Chiropractic Management of Adults with Cervicogenic or Tension-Type Headaches: Development of a Clinical Practice Guideline Trager RJ, Daniels CJ, Hawk C, et al. Chiropractic Management of Adults with Cervicogenic or Tension-Type Headaches: Development of a Clinical Practice Guideline. Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine. 2026;0(0). doi:10.1177/27683605251397769 Abstract Background: Chiropractors commonly manage cervicogenic headache (CGH) and […]
Journal of Chiropractic Medicine Available online 25 September 2025 Alesha Elaine Fleming DC Abstract Objective The purpose of this case report is to describe chiropractic management of a patient with neck pain, cervical kyphosis, cervical radiculopathy, and resting tremors of the left arm. Clinical Features A 58-year-old White male presented with an insidious onset of […]
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Available online 23 July 2025 Shiya Yu BS Abstract Objective To determine the effects of thoracic spine manual therapy (TSMT) in managing shoulder impingement syndrome (SIS) through a systematic review and meta-analysis. Data Sources Five databases (Medline, Embase, Web of science, Physiotherapy Evidence Database, and Cochrane Central) were searched […]
J Can Chiropr Assoc. 2025 Apr;69(1):33-48. Christopher B Roecker 1 2, Sachien R Hewawasam 3 PMID: 40511287 PMCID: PMC12153235 Abstract in English, French Objective: The purpose of this review was to summarize the available literature on the use of spinal manipulative therapy for the management of fibromyalgia. Methods: A narrative review of the literature was […]
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
J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2025 Jun:42:948-954. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.02.016. Epub 2025 Feb 19. Jenna Duehr Abstract Background: Chiropractic care is utilized in school aged children for a variety of health complaints, including headaches, postural issues, nocturnal enuresis, neurodevelopmental disorders, and back pain. Chiropractic care, with its ability to impact sensorimotor integration, motor control and the prefrontal cortex, […]
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 […]