Spinal Manipulation/Mobilization

Immediate and Short Term Effects of Thoracic Spine Manipulation in Patients With Cervical Radiculopathy: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Published: Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 2019 Volume:0 Issue:0 Pages:1–36 DOI: 10.2519/jospt.2019.8150 Study Design Multicenter randomized controlled trial. Background Thoracic spine thrust manipulation has been shown to improve patient-rated outcomes for individuals with neck pain. However, there is limited evidence for effectiveness in patients with cervical radiculopathy (CRAD). Objectives To compare the immediate […]

Manipulation and Mobilization for Treating Chronic Nonspecific Neck Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis for an Appropriateness Panel.

Pain Physician. 2019 Mar;22(2):E55-E70. Coulter ID. Abstract BACKGROUND: Mobilization and manipulation therapies are widely used by patients with chronic nonspecific neck pain; however, questions remain around efficacy, dosing, and safety, as well as how these approaches compare to other therapies. OBJECTIVES: Based on published trials, to determine the efficacy, effectiveness, and safety of various mobilization […]

Spinal Manipulative Therapy Effects in Autonomic Regulation and Exercise Performance in Recreational Healthy Athletes

A Randomized Controlled Trial Valenzuela, Pedro L., MSc∗,†; Pancorbo, Sara, MChiro‡; Lucia, Alejandro, MD, PhD§; Germain, Francisco, MD, PhD∗ Spine: May 1, 2019 – Volume 44 – Issue 9 – p 609-614 doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000002908 Study Design. A randomized, double blind, parallel groups, sham-controlled trial. Objective. The aim of this study was to analyze the acute […]

Change in young people’s spine pain following chiropractic care at a publicly funded healthcare facility in Canada

Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice Volume 35, May 2019, Pages 301-307 Christian Manansala Abstract Background The presence of spinal pain in young people has been established as a risk factor for spinal pain later in life. Recent clinical practice guidelines recommend spinal manipulation (SM), soft tissue therapy, acupuncture, and other modalities that are common treatments […]

Decreased Neurologic Pain Signature Activation Following Thoracic Spine Manipulation in Healthy Volunteers

The Journal of Pain Volume 20, Issue 4, Supplement, April 2019, Page S69 K.Webe Spinal manipulation (SM) is commonly used when managing patients with neck and back pain. The rationale regarding the use of SM has long been supported by the clinical opinion that a mechanical effect on the spine leads to therapeutic mechanical changes […]

Increased Salience Network Connectivity following Spinal Manipulative Therapy is Associated with Reduced Pain in Chronic Low Back Pain Patients

The Journal of Pain K. Isenburg, M. Loggia April 2019 Volume 20, Issue 4, Supplement, Page S42 Abstract Chronic low back pain (cLBP) has been associated with maladaptive brain plasticity, and non-pharmacological therapies such as Spinal Manipulative Therapy (SMT) have shown promise in reducing pain and modifying intrinsic brain physiology. However, more translational research is […]

Effect of spinal manipulative therapy on mechanical pain sensitivity in patients with chronic nonspecific low back pain: a pilot randomized, controlled trial

Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy Bryan M. Bond Published online: 05 Mar 2019 ABSTRACT Objectives: The long-term goal of our study is to improve the understanding of the biological mechanisms associated with spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) in low back pain. Methods: This project involved a pilot randomized, blinded clinical trial (ClinicalTrials.gov registration number NCT03078114) […]

Differential Patient Responses to Spinal Manipulative Therapy and Their Relation to Spinal Degeneration and Post-Treatment Changes in Disc Diffusion

Eur Spine J. 2019 Feb;28(2):259-269. doi: 10.1007/s00586-018-5851-2. Epub 2019 Jan 2. Arnold Y L Wong 1 2, Eric C Parent 3, Sukhvinder S Dhillon 4, Narasimha Prasad 5, Dino Samartzis 6, Gregory N Kawchuk 3 PMID: 30604298 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-018-5851-2 Abstract Purpose: Our prior study revealed that people with non-specific low back pain (LBP) who self-reported […]

Is spinal mobilization effective for low back pain?: A systematic review

Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice Volume 34, February 2019, Pages 51-63 Kosaku Aoyagi Highlights • Fourteen studies in spinal mobilization alone for low back pain were assessed. • The quality of the studies was moderate to high. • The outcomes of pain, function and range of motion have higher level of evidence. • Future studies may […]

Non-pharmacological Management of Persistent Headaches Associated with Neck Pain: A Clinical Practice Guideline from the Ontario Protocol for Traffic Injury Management (OPTIMa) Collaboration.

Eur J Pain. 2019 Feb 1. doi: 10.1002/ejp.1374. [Epub ahead of print] Côté P1,2,3, Yu H2,4, Shearer HM2,5, Randhawa K2,5, Wong JJ2,4,5, Mior S3,5, Ameis A3, Carroll LJ6, Nordin M7, Varatharajan S2,5, Sutton D2,5, Southerst D8, Jacobs C2,9, Stupar M2, Taylor-Vaisey A2, Gross DP10,11, Brison RJ12,13, Paulden M, Ammendolia Abstract OBJECTIVES: To develop an evidence-based […]

Effects of spinal manipulative therapy biomechanical parameters on clinical and biomechanical outcomes of participants with chronic thoracic pain: a randomized controlled experimental trial – Full Text Article

Isabelle Pagé and Martin Descarreaux BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2019 20:29 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-019-2408-4© The Author(s). 2019 Received: 4 October 2018 Accepted: 8 January 2019 Published: 18 January 2019 Background Spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) includes biomechanical parameters that vary between clinicians, but for which the influence on the therapy clinical effects is unknown. This parallel-randomized controlled trial aimed […]

Comparison Between Oblique Pulling Spinal Manipulation and Other Treatments for Lumbar Disc Herniation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

JMPT November–December, 2018 Volume 41, Issue 9, Pages 771–779 Zhuomao Mo, BA Abstract Objective The purpose of this review was to compare oblique pulling spinal manipulation with other treatments for lumbar disc herniation. Methods Randomized controlled trials of oblique pulling manipulation versus other treatment for lumbar disc herniation were identified using the following databases: China […]

The Effect of Spinal Mobilization With Leg Movement in Patients With Lumbar Radiculopathy—A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial

Article in Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation · December 2018 with 95 Reads DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2018.11.004 Abstract Objectives: To evaluate the effect of spinal mobilization with leg movement (SMWLM) on low back and leg pain intensity, disability, pain centralization, and patient satisfaction in participants with lumbar radiculopathy. Design: A double-blind randomized controlled trial. Setting: General hospital. Participants: Adults (N=60; […]

Intervertebral kinematics of the cervical spine before, during, and after high-velocity low-amplitude manipulation

The Spine Journal Volume 18, Issue 12, December 2018, Pages 2333-2342 William J.Anderst PhD Abstract Background context Neck pain is one of the most commonly reported symptoms in primary care settings, and a major contributor to health-care costs. Cervical manipulation is a common and clinically effective intervention for neck pain. However, the in vivo biomechanics […]

Is spinal mobilization effective for low back pain?: A systematic review – Full Text Article

Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice Volume 34, February 2019, Pages 51-63 Kosaku Aoyagi Highlights • Fourteen studies in spinal mobilization alone for low back pain were assessed. • The quality of the studies was moderate to high. • The outcomes of pain, function and range of motion have higher level of evidence. • Future studies […]

Brain Mechanisms of Anticipated Painful Movements and Their Modulation by Manual Therapy in Chronic Low Back Pain

J Pain. 2018 Nov;19(11):1352-1365. doi: 10.1016/j.jpain.2018.05.012. Epub 2018 Jul 3. Ellingsen DM Abstract Heightened anticipation and fear of movement-related pain has been linked to detrimental fear-avoidance behavior in chronic low back pain (cLBP). Spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) has been proposed to work partly by exposing patients to nonharmful but forceful mobilization of the painful joint, […]

Spinal Accessory Nerve Injury Induced by Manipulation Therapy: A Case Report – Full Text Article

Case Report Annals of Rehabilitation Medicine 2018;42(5):773-776. Published online: October 31, 2018 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5535/arm.2018.42.5.773 Jung Ro Yoon, MD, Yong Ki Kim, MD, Yun Dam Ko, MD, Soo In Yun, MD, Dae Heon Song, MD, PhD, Myung Eun Chung, MD, PhD Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, St. Paul’s Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, […]

Dose-response and efficacy of spinal manipulation for care of cervicogenic headache: a dual-center randomized controlled trial

The Spine Journal Volume 18, Issue 10, October 2018, Pages 1741-1754 Mitchel Haas DC, MA Abstract Background Context The optimal number of visits for the care of cervicogenic headache (CGH) with spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) is unknown. Purpose The present study aimed to identify the dose-response relationship between visits for SMT and chronic CGH outcomes […]

Acute sciatica secondary to lumbar disc herniation may benefit from chiropractic spinal manipulation

October 8, 2018 LOS ANGELES — Results presented at the North American Spine Society Annual Meeting showed a small subgroup of patients with acute sciatica secondary to lumbar disc herniation may significantly benefit from chiropractic spinal manipulation therapy. Paul B. Bishop , MD, PhD, DC, and colleagues randomly assigned 40 patients with acute sciatica secondary […]

Comparison of Treatment Outcomes in Nonspecific Low-Back Pain Patients With and Without Modic Changes Who Receive Chiropractic Treatment

Journal of Physiological and Manipulative Therapeutics September 2018 Volume 41, Issue 7, Pages 561–570 Michèle Annen, MChiroMed Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to determine if there was a difference in outcomes in patients with nonspecific low back pain, both with and without Modic changes (MCs), who received chiropractic care. Methods This prospective […]