Spinal Manipulation/Mobilization

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

J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2014 Dec 5. pii: S0161-4754(14)00244-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2014.11.003. [Epub ahead of print] Peripheral Oxidative Stress Blood Markers in Patients With Chronic Back or Neck Pain Treated With High-Velocity, Low-Amplitude Manipulation. Kolberg C, Horst A, Moraes MS, Duarte FC, Riffel AP, Scheid T, Kolberg A, Partata WA. Abstract OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this […]

The role of the descending inhibitory pain mechanism in musculoskeletal pain following high-velocity, low amplitude thrust manipulation. A review of the literature

Savva C, et al. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2014. Abstract BACKGROUND: Although the antinociceptive effect of high-velocity, low amplitude thrust manipulation (HVLAM) has been recognized by numerous systematic reviews, the underlying mechanism for manipulation-related pain relief remains poorly understood. An increasing number of studies have explored its analgesic mechanism suggesting that the excitation of the […]

Peripheral response to cervical or thoracic spinal manual therapy

J Man Manip Ther. 2014 Nov;22(4):220-9. doi: 10.1179/2042618613Y.0000000062. Peripheral response to cervical or thoracic spinal manual therapy: an evidence-based review with meta analysis. Chu J, Allen DD, Pawlowsky S, Smoot B. Abstract OBJECTIVES: Spinal manual therapy (SMT) is commonly used for treatment of musculoskeletal pain in the neck, upper back, or upper extremity. Some authors […]

The Within-Session Change In Low Back Pain Intensity Following Spinal Manipulative Therapy Is Related To Differences In Diffusion Of Water In The Intervertebral Discs Of The Upper Lumbar Spine And L5-S1

Authors: Paul F. Beattie, PT, PhD, OCS, FAPTA1, Raymond Butts, DPT, PhD2, Jonathan W. Donley, DPT, ATC2, Derek M. Liuzzo, DPT1 Published: Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 2014, Volume: 44 Issue: 1 Pages: 19-29 doi:10.2519/jospt.2014.4967 Study Design Single-group, prospective, repeated-measures design with responder analysis. Objective To determine differences in the changes in diffusion […]

Chiropractic management of a patient with extraforaminal entrapment of L4 nerve with balance problem

J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2014 Nov 11. [Epub ahead of print] Chiropractic and rehabilitation management of a patient with extraforaminal entrapment of L4 nerve with balance problem. Alagha B. Abstract BACKGROUND: Disc herniation is one of the most common causes of low back pain with radicular pain. Among various types of disc herniation, the extraforaminal […]

Immediate Changes After Manual Therapy in Resting-State Functional Connectivity as Measured by Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Participants With Induced Low Back Pain

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics ACCRAC 2014 AWARD WINNING PAPER| VOLUME 37, ISSUE 9, P614-627, NOVEMBER 2014 Charles W. Gay, DC Abstract Objective The purposes of this study were to use functional magnetic resonance imaging to investigate the immediate changes in functional connectivity (FC) between brain regions that process and modulate the pain experience […]

Lumbar motion changes in chronic low back pain patients – SMT vs Exercise

Lumbar motion changes in chronic low back pain patients: a secondary analysis of data from a randomized clinical trial Rune M. Mieritz, DC, PhD The Spine Journal Vol. 14 Iss. 11, November 1, 2014   Background context Several therapies have been used in the treatment of chronic low back pain (LBP), including various exercise strategies […]

Resolution of Hearing Loss After Chiropractic Manipulation

Melissa Ferranti, DC Topics in Integrative Health Care 2014, Vol. 5(3) ID: 5.3005 Introduction: While chiropractic care is often associated with the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions, there are other, non-musculoskeletal conditions which may benefit from spinal manipulation (SM). This paper reports on the return of hearing in a woman treated with chiropractic adjustments after 8 […]

Clinician proficiency in delivering manual treatment for neck pain within specified force ranges

Spine J. 2014 Oct 22. pii: S1529-9430(14)01609-X. doi: 10.1016/j.spinee.2014.10.016. [Epub ahead of print] Clinician proficiency in delivering manual treatment for neck pain within specified force ranges. Gudavalli MR1, Vining RD2, Salsbury SA2, Corber LG2, Long CR2, Patwardhan AG3, Goertz CM2. Abstract BACKGROUND CONTEXT: Neck pain is a common musculoskeletal complaint responsive to manual therapies. Doctors […]

Immediate effects of spinal manipulation on nitric oxide, substance P and pain perception.

Man Ther. 2014 Oct;19(5):411-7. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2014.02.007. Epub 2014 Mar 5. Molina-Ortega F1, Lomas-Vega R1, Hita-Contreras F2, Plaza Manzano G3, Achalandabaso A1, Ramos-Morcillo AJ1, Martínez-Amat A1. Abstract Previous studies have analyzed the effects of spinal manipulation on pain sensitivity by using several sensory modalities, but to our knowledge, no studies have focused on serum biomarkers involved […]

Exploring Patient Satisfaction: A Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial of Spinal Manipulation, Home Exercise, and Medication for Acute and Subacute Neck Pain

JMPT VOLUME 37, ISSUE 8, P593-601, OCTOBER 2014 Brent D. Leininger, DC Abstract Objective The purpose of this study was to assess satisfaction with specific aspects of care for acute neck pain and explore the relationship between satisfaction with care, neck pain, and global satisfaction. Methods This study was a secondary analysis of patient satisfaction […]

Noninvasive and alternative management of chronic low back pain

Neuromodulation. 2014 Oct;17 Suppl 2:24-30. doi: 10.1111/ner.12078. Noninvasive and alternative management of chronic low back pain (efficacy and outcomes). Wellington J. Abstract OBJECTIVES: The goal of this article is to provide a thorough literature review of available noninvasive and alternative treatment options for chronic low back pain. In particular, the efficacy of each therapy is […]

Immediate Changes After Manual Therapy in Resting-State Functional Connectivity as Measured by fMRI in Participants With Induced Low Back Pain

J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2014 Oct 2. pii: S0161-4754(14)00171-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2014.09.001. [Epub ahead of print] Immediate Changes After Manual Therapy in Resting-State Functional Connectivity as Measured by Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Participants With Induced Low Back Pain. Gay CW1, Robinson ME, George SZ3, Perlstein WM4, Bishop MD5. Abstract OBJECTIVE: The purposes of this study […]

Assessment of skin blood flow following spinal manual therapy

Man Ther. 2014 Sep 10. pii: S1356-689X(14)00177-5. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2014.08.011. [Epub ahead of print] Assessment of skin blood flow following spinal manual therapy: A systematic review. Zegarra-Parodi Abstract Skin blood flow (SBF) indexes have been used to describe physiological mechanisms associated with spinal manual therapy (SMT). The aims of the current review were to assess methods […]

What about OMT and nutrition for managing the irritable bowel syndrome? An overview and treatment plan

Explore (NY) . 2014 Sep-Oct;10(5):309-18. doi: 10.1016/j.explore.2014.06.005. Epub 2014 Jun 19. Luca Collebrusco 1, Rita Lombardini 2 PMID: 25224307 DOI: 10.1016/j.explore.2014.06.005 Abstract A chronic continuous or intermittent gastrointestinal tract dysfunction, the irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), appears to be due to dysregulation of brain-gut-microbiota communication. Furthermore, the “microbiota” greatly impacts the bi-directional brain-gut axis communication. This […]

Short-Term Effect of Spinal Manipulation on Pain Perception, Spinal Mobility, and Full Height Recovery in Male Subjects With Degenerative Disk Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2014 Sep;95(9):1613-9. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2014.05.002. Epub 2014 May 24. Felipe Vieira-Pellenz, PT, PhD Abstract Objective To evaluate the short-term effect on spinal mobility, pain perception, neural mechanosensitivity, and full height recovery after high-velocity, low-amplitude (HVLA) spinal manipulation (SM) in the lumbosacral joint (L5-S1). Design Randomized, double-blind, controlled clinical trial with evaluations at […]

Case misclassification in studies of spinal manipulation and arterial dissection

J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis. 2014 Sep;23(8):2031-2035. doi: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2014.03.007. Epub 2014 Jul 30. Cai X, Razmara A, Paulus JK, Switkowski K, Fariborz PJ, Goryachev SD, D’Avolio L, Feldmann E, Thaler DE. Abstract BACKGROUND: Spinal manipulation has been associated with cervical arterial dissection and stroke but a causal relationship has been questioned by population-based studies. Earlier studies […]

Changes in pain perception after pelvis manipulation in women with primary dysmenorrhea: a randomized controlled trial

Pain Med. 2014 Sep;15(9):1455-63. doi: 10.1111/pme.12404. Epub 2014 Mar 25. Molins-Cubero S1, Rodríguez-Blanco C, Oliva-Pascual-Vaca A, Heredia-Rizo AM, Boscá-Gandía JJ, Ricard F. Abstract OBJECTIVE: This study aims to evaluate the immediate effect of a global pelvic manipulation (GPM) technique, bilaterally applied, on low back pelvic pain in women with primary dysmenorrhea (PD). DESIGN: A prospective, […]

Ultrasound Imaging of the Presence of Intra-articular Gas Bubbles After Chiropractic Manipulation

ULTRASOUND IMAGING OF THE TRAPEZIOMETACARPAL ARTICULAR CAVITY TO INVESTIGATE THE PRESENCE OF INTRAARTICULAR GAS BUBBLES AFTER CHIROPRACTIC MANIPULATION Allan R. Jones, MT Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the presence of intraarticular gas bubbles in the trapeziometacarpal joint cavity after chiropractic manipulation with audible cavitation and to assess the state of the […]

Short-Term Effect of Spinal Manipulation on Pain Perception, Spinal Mobility, and Full Height Recovery in Male Subjects With Degenerative Disk Disease – Full Text

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Volume 95, Issue 9, Pages 1613–1619, September 2014 Felipe Vieira-Pellenz, PT, PhD Abstract Objective To evaluate the short-term effect on spinal mobility, pain perception, neural mechanosensitivity, and full height recovery after high-velocity, low-amplitude (HVLA) spinal manipulation (SM) in the lumbosacral joint (L5-S1). Design Randomized, double-blind, controlled clinical trial with […]