Musculoskeletal System

Chiropractic Management of Adults with Cervicogenic or Tension-Type Headaches: Development of a Clinical Practice Guideline

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 […]

Impact of Therapeutic Exercises Versus General Conservative Modalities and Brace on the Progression of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Volume 106, Issue 12p1874-1885December 2025Open access Rodrigo Mantelatto Andrade, MS Abstract Objective To compare the effects of therapeutic exercises in preventing Cobb angle progression in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) compared with other conservative treatments. Data Sources Systematic searches were conducted in MEDLINE via PubMed, Embase, centralized database (CENTRAL), Physiotherapy […]

Resolution of Resting Tremors and Cervical Radiculopathy Following Chiropractic Treatment In a 58-Year-Old Male: A Case Report With 2-Year Follow-Up

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 […]

The Clinical Efficacy of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy Combined With Platelet-Rich Plasma and Exercise for Lateral Epicondylitis: Prospective Randomized Sham-Controlled Ultrasonographic Study

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Volume 106, Issue 8 p1173-1182 August 2025 HIGILIGHTS •  Combined ESWT and PRP offer superior pain relief and functional recovery in lateral epicondylitis. •  PRP enhances wrist strength, shown by isokinetic evaluations. •  No differences in ultrasonographic outcomes between treatment groups. •  Therapeutic exercise amplifies the effectiveness of lateral […]

The Immediate Hypoalgesic Effects of Mobilization and Manipulation in Patients with Non-Specific Chronic Low Back Pain: A Cross-Over Randomized Controlled Trial

by Thomas Sampsonis,Stefanos Karanasios *ORCID andGeorge GioftsosORCID Physiotherapy Department, School of Health and Care Sciences, University of West Attica, 12243 Aigaleo, Greece Healthcare 2025, 13(14), 1719; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare13141719 Submission received: 1 May 2025 / Revised: 10 July 2025 / Accepted: 15 July 2025 / Published: 17 July 2025 Abstract Background/Objectives: Manual therapy techniques, including mobilization and manipulation, are commonly used for chronic low back pain (CLBP), […]

Effectiveness of Thoracic Spine Manual Therapy in Treating Subacromial Impingement Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

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 […]

Risk of dementia following gabapentin prescription in chronic low back pain patients

Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2025 Jul 10:rapm-2025-106577. doi: 10.1136/rapm-2025-106577. Nafis B Eghrari PMID: 40639955 DOI: 10.1136/rapm-2025-106577 Abstract Introduction: Gabapentin is widely used to treat chronic pain, but its association with cognitive decline and dementia remains unclear. This study examined whether gabapentin prescription is associated with dementia in adults with chronic low back pain. Methods: We […]

Clinical Efficacy of Electroacupuncture in the Treatment of Chronic Neck Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial

J Pain Res. 2025 Jun 11:18:2909-2922. doi: 10.2147/JPR.S515679. eCollection 2025. Wenting Li PMID: 40524896 PMCID: PMC12169039 DOI: 10.2147/JPR.S515679 Abstract Purpose: Chronic neck pain (CNP) is a common but challenging symptom in clinical practice. Acupuncture is widely used in alleviating the symptoms of CNP. The main objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety […]

Acupuncture for migraine: a literature review of neuroimaging studies

Front Neurol. 2025 Jun 25:16:1601554. doi: 10.3389/fneur.2025.1601554. eCollection 2025. Acupuncture for migraine: a literature review of neuroimaging studies Dan Tong # 1 2 3, Rui Yao # 1 3, Xinyue Zhang # 1 3, Siyuan Tao 1 3, Nuo Chen 1 3, Wanxia Wu 1 3, Sai Wu 1 3, Jun Zhou 1 3, Yulan […]

Exercise Therapy “Wears Down” My Knee Joint: Myth or Reality?

Clinical Commentary Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy Published Online: June 19, 2025Volume55Issue7Pages463-467 https://www.jospt.org/doi/10.2519/jospt.2025.13069 Abstract BACKGROUND: Exercise therapy is a first-line treatment for osteoarthritis. However, many patients and some clinicians believe that exercise therapy might harm knee cartilage in individuals with knee osteoarthritis. CLINICAL QUESTION: Does exercise therapy damage knee joint cartilage in individuals at risk […]

Acupuncture and Knee OA: Unlocking the Analgesic Pathway

June 2025 Submitted By Simone Ormsby, BSc, BHSc, PhD; Sandro Graca, MSc, Lic TCM, FABORM WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW A recently published study reveals the mechanisms by which acupuncture alleviates knee osteoarthritis symptoms. Acupuncture was performed at Neixiyan (EX-LE 4), Dubi (ST 35), Xuehai (SP 10), Zusanli (ST 36), Hegu (LI 4), and Yanglingquan (GB 34) for 20 minutes daily over 28 days. Findings indicate that […]

Prognostic factors associated with improvement in patients with an episode of non-specific low back pain without radicular syndrome: a prospective observational exploratory study

Published: 21 May 2025 Gaetan Barbier, Martin Descarreaux, François Cottin & Arnaud Lardon Chiropractic & Manual Therapies volume 33, Article number: 21 (2025) Abstract Background Low back pain is a leading cause of disability worldwide, with most cases classified as non-specific(NSLBP). While manual therapy appears effective for treating NSLBP, further research is needed to identify […]

The Impact of Chiropractic Care on Opioid Prescriptions in Veterans Health Administration Patients Receiving Low Back Pain Care

Journal of General Internal Medicine Original Research Published: 20 May 2025 Abstract Background Key nonpharmacologic therapies, including those routinely provided by chiropractors, are recommended first-line treatments for low back pain (LBP). Little is known on whether such care provided in the Veterans Health Administration (VA) has a downstream effect on the use of other healthcare […]

Obesity a leading cause of knee osteoarthritis

Published May 9, 2025 | Originally published on ScienceDaily Top Health New research from the University of Sydney reveals that obesity, having a knee injury and occupational risks such as shift work and lifting heavy loads are primary causes of knee osteoarthritis. The study also found that following a Mediterranean diet, drinking green tea and […]

Efficacy and safety of spinal manipulative therapy in the management of acute neck pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Syst Rev. 2025 May 1;14(1):97. doi: 10.1186/s13643-025-02855-7. Efficacy and safety of spinal manipulative therapy in the management of acute neck pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis Yingxiu Diao Abstract Background: Spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) is frequently used to manage neck pain; however, its efficacy and safety in treating acute neck pain (ANP) remain uncertain and require […]

Migraine Headache Prophylaxis

Am Fam Physician. 2025 May;111(5):443-450. Paige Moreland, Brody Gaffney, Jason S Lanham Abstract In the United States, the prevalence of migraines is 11% to 14%; prevalence of chronic migraine is 1%. Goals of migraine prophylaxis include reduction in headache severity and frequency, improved response to acute treatment, fewer days with disability, improvement in quality of […]

Conservative Treatments of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Volume 106, Issue 9p1447-1458September 2025 Published online April 29, 2025 Yuanhao Chen, Msc Abstract Objective To evaluate the comparative efficacy of various conservative treatments for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), including manual therapy (MT), local steroid injections, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections, extracorporeal shock wave therapy, and low-level laser therapy, through […]

Spinal manipulation for fibromyalgia: a narrative review

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 […]

Randomized Trial Tests Yoga as Knee Osteoarthritis Therapy

— Results from 6-month study suggest it’s a reasonable option by John Gever, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today April 8, 2025 Key Takeaways Exercise is believed to improve outcomes in osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee, but it’s unclear whether some types are better than others. This randomized trial tested yoga against strength training as therapy for […]

Barriers and Facilitators to Physical Activity and Exercise Among People With Chronic Low Back Pain: A Qualitative Evidence Synthesis

Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy Published Online: April 7, 2025Volume0IssuejaPages1-46 https://www.jospt.org/doi/10.2519/jospt.2025.12905 Abstract OBJECTIVE: To investigate the barriers and facilitators to physical activity and exercise among people with chronic low back pain (CLBP). DESIGN: A qualitative evidence synthesis. DATA SOURCES: We searched the MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, SPORTDiscus, and PsycINFO databases from inception to July […]