Does spinal manipulative therapy modulate the brain circuitry?

Manual therapy is commonly used to relieve joint stiffness, muscle tension and spasm which can restrict mobility and cause pain. Spinal manipulative therapy is a specific form of manual therapy that is used to deliver high-velocity, low-amplitude (HVLA) force on a spinal vertebral segment. Research evidence suggests that spinal manipulative therapy is effective in relieving spinal pain (1), and that the effects of a single … Continue reading Does spinal manipulative therapy modulate the brain circuitry?

Can spinal manipulative therapy alleviate mechanical thoracic spine pain? A pilot study investigation

In 2000, Schiller, et. al., conducted study at the Technikon Natal Chiropractic Clinic in Durban, South Africa, aimed to explore the efficacy of spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) in treating mechanical thoracic spine pain, an area where substantiated studies are currently lacking. The primary objective was to investigate and compare the effectiveness of spinal manipulative therapy against a placebo treatment in addressing mechanical thoracic spine pain. … Continue reading Can spinal manipulative therapy alleviate mechanical thoracic spine pain? A pilot study investigation

Exploring the efficacy of chiropractic care: Does spinal manipulation reduce migraine frequency and severity?

In a comprehensive six-month randomized controlled trial conducted at the Chiropractic Research Center of Macquarie University, researchers, led by P. J. Tuchin, et. al.,(2000) aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) in treating migraine. The trial, comprising three stages, involved data collection before and after a two-month treatment period, comparing outcomes between an SMT group and a control group. A total … Continue reading Exploring the efficacy of chiropractic care: Does spinal manipulation reduce migraine frequency and severity?

What role do social and process-related aspects play in senior neck pain treatment satisfaction?

In 2014, Maiers, et. al., conducted study about Chronic neck pain which is a common issue among seniors, and finding effective treatments that are both satisfactory and valuable to older individuals is a significant concern. In a mixed-methods study conducted within the framework of a randomized clinical trial, the perceptions of spinal manipulative therapy and exercise were examined among adults aged 65 years and older … Continue reading What role do social and process-related aspects play in senior neck pain treatment satisfaction?