Spinal Manipulation/Mobilization

Comparison of spinal manipulation methods and usual medical care for acute and subacute low back pain: a randomized clinical trial

Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2015 Feb 15;40(4):209-17. doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000000724. Michael Schneider PMID: 25423308 PMCID: PMC4326596 DOI: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000000724 Abstract Study design: Randomized controlled trial with follow-up to 6 months. Objective: This was a comparative effectiveness trial of manual-thrust manipulation (MTM) versus mechanical-assisted manipulation (MAM); and manipulation versus usual medical care (UMC). Summary of background data: Low […]

Does cervical spine manipulation reduce pain in people with degenerative cervical radiculopathy? A systematic review of the evidence, and a meta-analysis

Clin Rehabil. 2016 Feb;30(2):145-55. doi: 10.1177/0269215515570382. Epub 2015 Feb 13. Liguo Zhu 1, Xu Wei 2, Shangquan Wang 3 PMID: 25681406 DOI: 10.1177/0269215515570382 Abstract Objective: To access the effectiveness and safety of cervical spine manipulation for cervical radiculopathy. Data sources: PubMed, the Cochrane Central Registry of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) in the Cochrane Library, EMBASE, Chinese […]

How Much Treatment is Necessary? Understanding Measurement Outcomes

FEBRUARY 10, 2015 BY CHIROTRUST The cost of healthcare is extremely high in the United States. According to the California HealthCare Foundation, these are the most recent numbers (1): United States Health Care Spending 2012 2014(projected) Total Health Spending $2.8 Trillion $3.1 Trillion Health Care as Share of GDP 17.2% 18.3% Per Capita Spending $8,915 […]

Peripheral Oxidative Stress Blood Markers in Patients With Chronic Back or Neck Pain Treated With High-Velocity, Low-Amplitude Manipulation

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics VOLUME 38, ISSUE 2, P119-129, FEBRUARY 2015 Carolina Kolberg, BSc (Chiro), PhD Open Access Published:  December 05, 2014DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmpt.2014.11.003 Abstract Objective The purpose of this study was to investigate oxidative-stress parameters in individuals with chronic neck or back pain after 5 weeks of treatment with high-velocity, low-amplitude (HVLA) spinal manipulation. […]

Risk of Stroke After Chiropractic Spinal Manipulation in Medicare B Beneficiaries Aged 66 to 99 Years With Neck Pain

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics VOLUME 38, ISSUE 2, P93-101, FEBRUARY 2015 James M. Whedon, DC, MS Published:  January 14, 2015DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmpt.2014.12.001 Abstract Objective The purpose of this study was to quantify risk of stroke after chiropractic spinal manipulation, as compared to evaluation by a primary care physician, for Medicare beneficiaries aged 66 to 99 […]

World Federation of Chiropractic – The suggested reading list for chiropractic

The suggested reading list for chiropractic WFC Publishes New Online Reading List Monday January 26, 2015 The World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC) is pleased to announce the debut of an important, online, free service for the chiropractic profession and the public it serves – a Suggested Reading List of key research papers. When you want […]

Risk of Stroke After Chiropractic Spinal Manipulation in Medicare B Beneficiaries Aged 66 to 99 Years With Neck Pain.

J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2015 Jan 14. pii: S0161-4754(14)00267-X. doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2014.12.001. [Epub ahead of print] Risk of Stroke After Chiropractic Spinal Manipulation in Medicare B Beneficiaries Aged 66 to 99 Years With Neck Pain. Whedon JM, Song Y, Mackenzie TA, Phillips RB, Lukovits TG, Lurie JD. Abstract OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to […]

Changes in H-reflex and V-waves following spinal manipulation

Exp Brain Res. 2015 Jan 13. [Epub ahead of print] Changes in H-reflex and V-waves following spinal manipulation. Niazi IK, Türker KS, Flavel S, Kinget M, Duehr J, Haavik H. Abstract This study investigates whether spinal manipulation leads to neural plastic changes involving cortical drive and the H-reflex pathway. Soleus evoked V-wave, H-reflex, and M-wave […]

Acute effects of single and multiple level thoracic manipulations on chronic mechanical neck pain – Full Text

Neuropsychiatr Dis Treat. 2015; 11: 137–144. Published online 2015 Jan 12. doi: 10.2147/NDT.S69579 PMCID: PMC4296956 Acute effects of single and multiple level thoracic manipulations on chronic mechanical neck pain: a randomized controlled trial Rungthip Puntumetakul, Thavatchai Suvarnnato, Phurichaya Werasirirat, Sureeporn Uthaikhup, Junichiro Yamauchi, and Rose Boucaut Abstract Background Thoracic spine manipulation has become a popular […]

The Influence of Lumbar Joint Mobilization on Joint Position Sense in Normal Adults

J Phys Ther Sci. Dec 2014; 26(12): 1985–1987. Published online Dec 25, 2014. doi: 10.1589/jpts.26.1985 The Influence of Lumbar Joint Mobilization on Joint Position Sense in Normal Adults Wontae Gong, PhD, PT Abstract [Purpose] The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of lumbar joint mobilization on the joint position sense (JPS) of […]

Chiropractic manipulation in the treatment of acute back pain and sciatica with disc protrusion

Chiropractic manipulation in the treatment of acute back pain and sciatica with disc protrusion: a randomized double-blind clinical trial of active and simulated spinal manipulations Valter Santilli, MD The Spine Journal March–April, 2006 Volume 6, Issue 2, Pages 131–137 Abstract Background context Acute back pain and sciatica are major sources of disability. Many medical interventions […]

Migraine Headache: Pathoanatomy and Management Options Understanding the Upper Cervical Spine

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014 BY CHIROTRUST         The strict definition of migraine headache is (8): The headache must last 4 to 72 hours. The headache must be associated with nausea and/or vomiting, or photophobia, and/or phonophobia. The headache must be characterized by 2 of the following 4 symptoms: unilateral location throbbing pulsatile quality moderate or […]

Manual therapy for cervicogenic dizziness

Manual therapy for cervicogenic dizziness: Long-term outcomes of a randomised trial Susan A. Reid Received: April 10, 2014; Received in revised form: July 29, 2014; Accepted: August 5, 2014; Published Online: August 26, 2014 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.math.2014.08.003 Manual therapy is effective for reducing cervicogenic dizziness, a disabling and persistent problem, in the short term. This study […]

A randomized controlled trial on treatment of cervicogenic sudden hearing loss with chiropractic

Zhongguo Gu Shang. 2015 Jan;28(1):62-5. [A randomized controlled trials on treatment of cervicogenic sudden hearing loss with chiropractic]. [Article in Chinese] Zhou X, Luo HS, He JY, Wang R, Zhuang Y, Zhan Q. Abstract OBJECTIVE: To investigate the clinical effect and safety of chiropractic in treating cervicogenic sudden hearing loss. METHODS: From January 2011 to October 2013, 90 patients with cervicogenic […]

Quantifying strain in the vertebral artery with simultaneous motion analysis of the head and neck

Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon). 2014 Dec;29(10):1099-107. doi: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2014.10.004. Epub 2014 Oct 23. Quantifying strain in the vertebral artery with simultaneous motion analysis of the head and neck: A preliminary investigation. Piper SL1, Howarth SJ1, Triano J1, Herzog W2. Author information Abstract BACKGROUND: Spontaneous vertebral artery dissection has significant mortality and morbidity among young adults. Unfortunately, […]

Regional Lumbar Motion and Patient-Rated Outcomes

Regional Lumbar Motion and Patient-Rated Outcomes: A Secondary Analysis of Data From a Randomized Clinical Trial Rune M. Mieritz, DC, PhD Published Online: November 04, 2014 Objective The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship in change scores between regional lumbar motion and patient-rated pain of the previous week and back-related function in chronic […]

Lumbar Spine Degenerative Disc Disease and Chiropractic Spinal Adjusting Pathophysiology, Safety, Effectiveness

DECEMBER 5, 2014 BY CHIROTRUST Introduction A pioneering study was published inThe New England Journal of Medicinein 1994 (1). Researchers from Hoag Memorial Hospital in Newport Beach, California, performed magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examinations on 98 people who did not have back pain. Sixty-four percent of the 98 asymptomatic subjects were found to have abnormal […]

Dose Optimization for Spinal Treatment Effectiveness: A Randomized Controlled Trial Investigating the Effects of High and Low Mobilization Forces in Patients With Neck Pain

Authors: Suzanne J. Snodgrass, PhD Study Design Randomized controlled trial. Objective To determine if force magnitude during posterior-to-anterior mobilization affects immediate and short-term outcomes in patients with chronic, nonspecific neck pain. Background The optimal dose of mobilization to effectively treat patients with neck pain is not known. Methods Patients with neck pain of at least […]

Lumbar manipulation and exercise in the management of anterior knee pain and diminished quadriceps activation following ACL reconstruction

Lumbar manipulation and exercise in the management of anterior knee pain and diminished quadriceps activation following acl reconstruction: a case report. Authors Jayaseelan DJ, Courtney CA, Kecman M, Alcorn D. Journal Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2014 Dec;9(7):991-1003. Abstract BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Quadriceps weakness is a common finding following knee injuries or surgery, and can […]

Effects of spinal manipulation versus therapeutic exercise on adults with chronic low back pain

Effects of spinal manipulation versus therapeutic exercise on adults with chronic low back pain: a literature review J Can Chiropr Assoc. Dec 2014; 58(4): 456–466. Alban Merepeza, BA, DC Abstract Background Context: Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is a prevalent disorder that has a significant burden to society in terms of loss of work time […]