Chiropractic

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, […]

Physical Therapy, Chiropractic Back Care Cut Opioid Use, Costs

Payers that cover physical therapy and chiropractic care for addressing lower back pain can lower costs and opioid use. By Thomas Beaton October 23, 2018 – Payers could improve outcomes, increase cost-effectiveness, and reduce opioid use for lower back pain by expanding non-pharmacological coverage such as physical therapy and chiropractic care, according to a new […]

4 new studies highlight advances in collaborative care model for spinal disorders

Written by Sherry McAllister, DC | October 12, 2018 Four new studies indicate that the U.S. healthcare system is progressing toward a patient-centered, comprehensive and collaborative care model. This care model incorporates chiropractic care as a drug-free approach to managing spinal disorders and general health concerns. The studies also reflect the continued shift in the […]

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 […]

Can chiropractic care disrupt vision?

In rare occurrences, forceful manipulation of neck is linked to damaging side effect Date:  October 1, 2018 Source:  Michigan Medicine – University of Michigan Summary:  For those in the habit of getting their neck adjusted by a chiropractor, there’s an interesting case to know about: High velocity neck manipulation has been shown to create stress on the eye […]

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 […]

Immediate Effects of Thoracic Spine Manipulation Upon Shoulder Functionality in Patients With Sutured Rotator Cuff Repair: A Prospective Study

Pedro Belón-Perez, PT, MSc, Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics September 2018 Volume 41, Issue 7, Pages 589–595 Abstract Objectives The purpose of this study was to evaluate the immediate effect of thoracic spine manipulation upon active flexion and abduction mobility of the shoulder, spine temperature, and the size of the subacromial space as measured […]

Opioid Use Among Veterans of Recent Wars Receiving Veterans Affairs Chiropractic Care.

Pain Med. 2018 Sep 1;19(suppl_1):S54-S60. doi: 10.1093/pm/pny114. Lisi A Abstract OBJECTIVE: To examine patient sociodemographic and clinical characteristics associated with opioid use among Veterans of Operations Enduring Freedom/Iraqi Freedom/New Dawn (OEF/OIF/OND) who receive chiropractic care, and to explore the relationship between timing of a chiropractic visit and receipt of an opioid prescription. METHODS: Cross-sectional analysis […]

Characteristics of Chiropractic Patients Being Treated for Chronic Low Back and Neck Pain – Full Text Article

JMPT July–August, 2018Volume 41, Issue 6, Pages 445–455 Patricia M. Herman, ND, PhD Abstract Objectives Chronic low back pain (CLBP) and chronic neck pain (CNP) are the most common types of chronic pain, and chiropractic spinal manipulation is a common nonpharmacologic treatment. This study presents the characteristics of a large United States sample of chiropractic […]

Twenty-year Longitudinal Follow-up MRI Study of Asymptomatic Volunteers: The Impact of Cervical Alignment on Disk Degeneration

Clinical Spine Surgery. Publish Ahead of Print():, AUG 2018 DOI: 10.1097/BSD.0000000000000706 , PMID: 30102637 Issn Print: 2380-0186 Publication Date: 2018/08/10 Eijiro Okada; Kenshi Daimon; Hirokazu Fujiwara; Yuji Nishiwaki; Kenya Nojiri; Masahiko Watanabe; Hiroyuki Katoh; Kentaro Shimizu; Hiroko Ishihama; Nobuyuki Fujita; Takashi Tsuji; Masaya Nakamura; Morio Matsumoto; Kota Watanabe Abstract Study Design: A 20-year longitudinal study. […]

The immediate and 1-week effects of mid-thoracic thrust manipulation on lower extremity passive range of motion

Derrick Sueki, Shaun Almaria, Michael Bender & Brian McConnell (2018) The immediate and 1-week effects of mid-thoracic thrust manipulation on lower extremity passive range of motion, Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2018.1492056 ABSTRACT Background: Research suggests that spinal manipulation may effect motion. Less clear is whether this effect is limited to localized responses or may involve generalizable changes. Objective: To […]

In Vivo Human Facet Joint Gapping During Cervical Spine Manipulation

1William Anderst PhD, 1Tom Gale MS, 2Kris Gongaware DC and 2Michael Schneider DC, PhD 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and 2Department of Physical Therapy University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA (bdl.pitt.edu) This study demonstrates our ability to characterize facet gapping, believed to be one of the key mechanical events of spinal manipulation. Cervical manipulation induces supraphysiologic […]

Chiropractic Integration into Private Sector Medical Facilities: A Multisite Qualitative Case Study

J Altern Complement Med. 2018 Jul 17. doi: 10.1089/acm.2018.0218. [Epub ahead of print] Lisi AJ, Salsbury SA, Twist EJ, Goertz CM. Abstract OBJECTIVES: Chiropractic care may have value in improving patient outcomes and decreasing opioid use, but little is known about the impetus for or process of incorporating these services into conventional medical settings. The […]

The immediate and 1-week effects of mid-thoracic thrust manipulation on lower extremity passive range of motion

Journal Physiotherapy Theory and Practice An International Journal of Physical Therapy Published online: 17 Jul 2018 Derrick Sueki ABSTRACT Background: Research suggests that spinal manipulation may effect motion. Less clear is whether this effect is limited to localized responses or may involve generalizable changes. Objective: To determine whether Mid-thoracic manipulation (MTM) would result in a significant […]

What Does Research Reveal About Chiropractic Costs?

Tuesday, July 10, 2018 Tuesday, July 10, 2018 By Christine Goertz, DC, PhD Those who have listened to me speak about the evolution of chiropractic research over the past 30 years may have already heard me talk about the questions that I am asked most frequently by policy makers regarding what we do and why. […]

Injured Veteran Credits Chiropractic With Saving Him From Opioid Addiction

Jane K. Martinez, Contributor Published 7:00 a.m. ET July 10, 2018 SOMERVILLE — At just 19-years-old, Joseph Faro of Bridgewater was robbed of his lifelong dream in the blink of an eye. He tries not to see it that way and, at 27 now, he is adjusting to life as a civilian, future accountant and […]

The prevalence of the term subluxation in chiropractic degree program curricula throughout the world

Matthew F. Funk Chiropractic & Manual Therapies 2018 26:24 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12998-018-0191-1© The Author(s). 2018 Received: 5 December 2017Accepted: 27 April 2018Published: 2 July 2018 Abstract Background The subluxation construct generates debate within and outside the profession. The International Chiropractic Education Collaboration, comprised of 10 chiropractic programs outside of North America, stated they will only teach subluxation […]