Snodgrass, Tyler H. DC; Trager, Robert J. DC; Daniels, Clinton J. DC, MS; Battaglia, Patrick J. DC, DACBR; Cupler, Zachary A. DC, MS A & A Practice 19(3):p e01933, March 2025. | DOI: 10.1213/XAA.0000000000001933 Click for Letter to the Editor
The Journal of Contemporary Chiropractic Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2025 January 28, 2025 CDT Giles Gyer, B.Sc., O.S.T. (Hones), Brogan Williams, Ph.D., Robert Cox, Dip.Osteo.S.T.M., Dip.Dm.P.2., Jaimie Bowie, B.Sc., O.S.T (Hons)., Jimmie Michael, B.X|Sc., O.S.T. (Hons)., B.Sc., Sp.Ex.Sc. (Hons). Abstract Manual therapy is a broad term that includes various techniques, including soft tissue mobilization (STM), […]
Chiropr Man Therap. 2025 Jan 7;33(1):2. doi: 10.1186/s12998-024-00566-9. Michele J Maiers Abstract Background: Some chiropractors use spinal x-rays to inform care, but the relationship between radiographic findings and outcomes is unclear. This study examined the association between radiographic findings and 30% improvement in back-related disability in older adults after receiving 12 weeks of chiropractic spinal manipulation […]
PLoS One. 2025 Jan 13;20(1):e0316924. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0316924. eCollection 2025. Victoria A Bensel 1 2, Kelsey Corcoran 1 2, Anthony J Lisi 1 2 Affiliations Expand PMID: 39804852 PMCID: PMC11729958 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0316924 Abstract Objective: To model future use of chiropractic services and predict clinical resource needs within the Veterans Health Administration (VA) over the next 5 years. […]
JMPT Volume 47, Issue 1p33-44 January-June, 2024 Effectiveness of Mulligan Mobilization Technique and Core Stabilization Exercises in Female Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Single-Blind Study Meryem Buke, PT Abstract Objectives The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of the Mulligan mobilization (MM) technique and Core stabilization (CS) exercises added to […]
Recent research highlights how spinal adjustments can significantly reduce dependency on pain medication such as the often prescribed Tramadol. By Sheramy Tsai 6/6/2024 Updated: 6/30/2024 Could spinal adjustments replace pain pills? Recent research suggests that chiropractic adjustments can significantly alleviate lower back pain and reduce the need for tramadol, offering a nondrug option for managing […]
Story at-a-glance This Randomized Controlled Trial showed that chiropractic can help improve function in older people, with a possible impact on their overall health and quality of life. We should encourage older adults to get checked! There was a really big improvement in one of the measures as a result of more than 4 weeks […]
What is spinal manipulation? Spinal manipulation is a technique where practitioners use their hands or a device to apply a controlled thrust to a joint of your spine. The amount of force can vary, but the thrust moves the joint more than it would on its own. Spinal manipulation is different from spinal mobilization, which doesn’t […]
BMJ Open. 2024 May 1;14(5):e078105. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-078105. Robert James Trager PMID: 38692725 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-078105 Abstract Objectives: Patients receiving chiropractic spinal manipulation (CSM) for low back pain (LBP) are less likely to receive any opioid prescription for subsequent pain management. However, the likelihood of specifically being prescribed tramadol, a less potent opioid, has not been explored. […]
Cal West Med. 1933 Jun; 38(6): 423–428. PMCID: PMC1658652 PMID: 18742538 Neville T. Ussher Full text is available as a scanned copy of the original print version. Get a printable copy (PDF file) of the complete article (1.7M), or click on a page image below to browse page by page. Links to PubMed are also available for Selected […]
— Questions about risks from weight-bearing activities may now be settled by John Gever, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today April 30, 2024 Researchers have long wondered whether activities that put weight stress on the knees, such as walking, running, or ball games, raise risks for osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee. Now a lengthy prospective study provides […]
Clin Case Rep. 2024 Apr 29;12(5):e8814. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.8814. eCollection 2024 May. Ahmed Gamal Sayed 1, Hesham Aboloyoun 2, Yasmine Saad Makarem 3, Ashraf Elnaggar 2 PMID: 38686021 PMCID: PMC11056785 DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.8814 Abstract Key clinical message: Contraindications of spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) have been proposed, which mandate rigorous control for its safe practice when manipulating the […]
Musculoskeletal Science and Practice Volume 70, April 2024, 102903 Sizhong Wang Highlights • Passive joint mobilization dosage tested by previous studies was heterogeneous. • Mobilization with movement dosage tested by previous studies was homogeneous. • The rationale for selecting dosage of joint mobilization in previous studies were unclear. Abstract Background Evidence supporting type and dosage […]
Musculoskelet Sci Pract. 2024 Mar 11:71:102927. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2024.102927. Online ahead of print. Andoni Carrasco-Uribarren PMID: 38492291 DOI: 10.1016/j.msksp.2024.102927 Abstract Background: Cervical and thoracic thrust or non-thrust manipulations have shown to be effective in patients with neck pain, but there is a lack of studies comparing both interventions in patients with neck pain. Objective: To investigate […]
Chiropractic & Manual Therapies Published: 06 March 2024 Ronald Farabaugh Abstract Background The cost of spine-related pain in the United States is estimated at $134.5 billion. Spinal pain patients have multiple options when choosing healthcare providers, resulting in variable costs. Escalation of costs occurs when downstream costs are added to episode costs of care. The […]
Percept Mot Skills. 2024 Jan 3:315125231226039. doi: 10.1177/00315125231226039. Online ahead of print. Aziz Dengiz Abstract Stroke is a significant health problem that may result in long-term functional deficits. Balance and walking problems are among the most common post-stroke deficits, and they may negatively affect quality of life. Our aim in this study was to investigate […]