Spinal Manipulation/Mobilization

Manipulation of Dysfunctional Spinal Joints Affects Sensorimotor Integration in the Prefrontal Cortex: A Brain Source Localization Study – Full Text

Neural Plasticity Volume 2016, Article ID 3704964, 9 pages http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/3704964 Dina Lelic Received 12 November 2015; Accepted 28 January 2016 Abstract Objectives. Studies have shown decreases in N30 somatosensory evoked potential (SEP) peak amplitudes following spinal manipulation (SM) of dysfunctional segments in subclinical pain (SCP) populations. This study sought to verify these findings and to […]

Internal Carotid Artery Strains During High-Speed, Low-Amplitude Spinal Manipulations of the Neck

JMPT November–December, 2015 Volume 38, Issue 9, Pages 664–671 Walter Herzog, PhD Abstract Objective The primary objective of this study was to quantify the strains applied to the internal carotid artery (ICA) during neck spinal manipulative treatments and range of motion (ROM)/diagnostic testing of the head and neck. Methods Strains of the ICA (n = […]

Physical therapy for headaches (including spinal joint manipulation/mobilization)

Cephalalgia. 2015 Dec 9. pii: 0333102415596445. [Epub ahead of print] Fernández-de-Las-Peñas C1, Cuadrado ML2. Abstract BACKGROUND: Headache is the medical problem most commonly observed by neurologists. Non-pharmacological treatments are commonly demanded by individuals with headaches, but their evidence of effectiveness is conflicting. AIM: The current review provides an updated discussion on what is supported by […]

Serious Adverse Events and Spinal Manipulative Therapy of the Low Back Region: A Systematic Review of Cases

JMPT. November–December, 2015Volume 38, Issue 9, Pages 677–691 Jeffrey J. Hebert, DC, Ph Abstract Objective The purpose of this study was to systematically search the literature for studies reporting serious adverse events following lumbopelvic spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) and to describe the case details. Methods A systematic search was conducted in PubMed including MEDLINE, EMBASE, […]

The Association Between Cervical Spine Manipulation and Carotid Artery Dissection: A Systematic Review of the Literature

JMPT. November–December, 2015Volume 38, Issue 9, Pages 672–676 Chadwick L.R. Chung, D Abstract Objective Controversy surrounds the safety of cervical spine manipulation. Ischemic stroke secondary to cervical spine manipulation is a hypothesized adverse event. In Canada, the seriousness of these events and their perceived association to cervical spine manipulation has led some members of the […]

Does cervical lordosis change after spinal manipulation for non-specific neck pain?

Does cervical lordosis change after spinal manipulation for non-specific neck pain? A prospective cohort study Michael Shilton Chiropractic & Manual Therapies 201523:33 DOI: 10.1186/s12998-015-0078-3 ©  Shilton et al. 2015 Received: 2 March 2015 Accepted: 4 November 2015 Published: 7 December 2015 Abstract Background The association between cervical lordosis (sagittal alignment) and neck pain is controversial. Further, it is unclear whether spinal manipulative therapy […]

The effect of thoracic spine mobilization and stabilization exercise on the muscular strength and flexibility of the trunk of chronic low back pain patients

J Phys Ther Sci. 2015 Dec;27(12):3851-4. doi: 10.1589/jpts.27.3851. Epub 2015 Dec 28. Yang SR, Kim K, Park SJ, Kim K. Author information  Abstract [Purpose] To investigate whether thoracic spine mobilization added to stabilization exercises increases the muscular strength and range of motion of the thoracic vertebrae of chronic low-back pain patients. [Subjects] This study enrolled […]

The Association Between Cervical Spine Manipulation and Carotid Artery Dissection: A Systematic Review of the Literature

J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2015 Nov-Dec;38(9):672-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2013.09.005. Epub 2014 Jan 3. Chung CL, Côté P, Stern P, L’Espérance G. Abstract OBJECTIVE: Controversy surrounds the safety of cervical spine manipulation. Ischemic stroke secondary to cervical spine manipulation is a hypothesized adverse event. In Canada, the seriousness of these events and their perceived association to cervical […]

Analysis reveals reasons for use of yoga, supplements, and spinal manipulation

Americans who practice yoga report better wellness, health behaviors Analysis reveals reasons for use of yoga, supplements, and spinal manipulation NIH News National Institutes of Health For Immediate Release: Wednesday, November 4, 2015 People who practiced yoga or took natural products (dietary supplements other than vitamins and minerals) were more likely to do so for wellness reasons […]

Measureable changes in the neuro-endocrinal mechanism following spinal manipulation

Med Hypotheses. 2015 Oct 10. pii: S0306-9877(15)00374-6. doi: 10.1016/j.mehy.2015.10.003. [Epub ahead of print] Kovanur Sampath K Abstract The autonomic nervous system and the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis have been shown to be dysfunctional in a number of chronic pain disorders. Spinal manipulation is a therapeutic technique used by manual therapists, which may have widespread neuro-physiological effects. The […]

A Randomized Controlled Trial of Chiropractic Compared to Physical Therapy for Chronic Low Back Pain in Community Dwelling Geriatric Patients

Dennis E. Enix, DC, MBA Topics in Integrative Health Care 2015, Vol. 6(1)   ID: 6.1002 Background: Chronic low back pain is the most frequently reported musculoskeletal condition in the elderly, affecting up to 50% of this age cohort. It is a leading falls related comorbidity and robust predictor of morbidity among the elderly. Methods: This […]

How Many Visits? Chiropractic Dose-Response Research

Author: Amanda Donohue/Friday, January 08, 2016/Categories: September 2015 By Daniel Redwood, DC Doctors of chiropractic, chiropractic patients and employees of insurance companies that provide coverage for chiropractic services have wondered for years how many visits to a chiropractor are needed to achieve maximum patient benefit for the conditions DCs treat most often—low-back pain, neck pain […]

Interventions for preventing and treating low-back and pelvic pain during pregnancy

Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2015 Sep 30;9:CD001139. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD001139.pub4. Liddle SD, Pennick V. Abstract BACKGROUND: More than two-thirds of pregnant women experience low-back pain and almost one-fifth experience pelvic pain. The two conditions may occur separately or together (low-back and pelvic pain) and typically increase with advancing pregnancy, interfering with work, daily activities and sleep. […]

The effect of spinal manipulation on deep experimental muscle pain in healthy volunteers

Søren O’Neill Chiropractic & Manual Therapies 2015, 23:25 Abstract Background High-velocity low-amplitude (HVLA) spinal manipulation is commonly used in the treatment of spinal pain syndromes. The mechanisms by which HVLA-manipulation might reduce spinal pain are not well understood, but often assumed to relate to the reduction of biomechanical dysfunction. It is also possible however, that […]

Manipulation and mobilisation for neck pain contrasted against an inactive control or another active treatment

Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2015 Sep 23;9:CD004249. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD004249.pub4. Gross A, Langevin P, Burnie SJ, Bédard-Brochu MS, Empey B, Dugas E, Faber-Dobrescu M, Andres C, Graham N, Goldsmith CH, Brønfort G, Hoving JL,LeBlanc F. Abstract BACKGROUND: Manipulation and mobilisation are commonly used to treat neck pain. This is an update of a Cochrane review first […]

Do Participants With Low Back Pain Who Respond to Spinal Manipulative Therapy Differ Biomechanically From Nonresponders, Untreated Controls or Asymptomatic Controls?

Spine: 01 September 2015 – Volume 40 – Issue 17 – p 1329–1337 Wong, Arnold Y. L. PT, MPhil, PhD Study Design. Nonrandomized controlled study. Objective. To determine whether patients with low back pain (LBP) who respond to spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) differ biomechanically from nonresponders, untreated controls or asymptomatic controls. Summary of Background Data. […]

The addition of upper cervical manipulative therapy in the treatment of patients with fibromyalgia: a randomized controlled trial

Rheumatol Int. 2015 Jul;35(7):1163-74. doi: 10.1007/s00296-015-3248-7. Epub 2015 Mar 18. Ibrahim M Moustafa 1, Aliaa A Diab PMID: 25782585 DOI: 10.1007/s00296-015-3248-7 Abstract The aim of this study was to investigate the immediate and long-term effects of a one-year multimodal program, with the addition of upper cervical manipulative therapy, on fibromyalgia management outcomes in addition to […]

The Chiropractic Hospital-Based Interventions Research Outcomes Study: Consistency of Outcomes Between Doctors of Chiropractic Treating Patients With Acute Lower Back Pain

JMPT, June 2015Volume 38, Issue 5, Pages 311–323 Jeffrey A. Quon, DC, MHSc, PhD Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to determine if effectiveness differs between community-based doctors of chiropractic administering standardized evidence-based care that includes high-velocity low-amplitude spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) for acute low back pain (LBP). Methods A secondary analysis of […]

Family Practice Experts Recommendations for Chronic Pain Includes Manipulation, Endurance Exercise, Acupuncture, etc

Family Practice Essentials. 2015 May;432:21-6. Chronic pain management: nonpharmacological therapies for chronic pain. Chang KL, Fillingim R2, Hurley RW3, Schmidt S4. Abstract Nonpharmacologic therapies have become a vital part of managing chronic pain (CP). Although these can be used as stand-alone therapies, nonpharmacologic treatments often are used to augment and complement pharmacologic treatments (ie, multimodal […]

Articular dysfunction patterns in patients with mechanical low back pain: A clinical algorithm to guide specific mobilization and manipulation techniques

Manual Therapy Volume 20, Issue 3, June 2015, Pages 499-502 Manual Therapy Professional issue V. Dewitte, B. Cagnie Abstract Recent systematic reviews have demonstrated reasonable evidence that lumbar mobilization and manipulation techniques are beneficial. However, knowledge on optimal techniques and doses, and its clinical reasoning is currently lacking. To address this, a clinical algorithm is […]