Apr 16, 2021 Gregory D. Cramer, DC, PhD is the Dean of the Department of Research and a Professor of Research and Basic Sciences at National University of Health Sciences, and he presents a video where he reviews some of the science behind what happens with a chiropractic adjustment. The video is 58 minutes, 11 seconds, so […]
Eur J Pain. 2021 Aug;25(7):1429-1448. doi: 10.1002/ejp.1773. Epub 2021 Apr 15. Carlos Gevers-Montoro Abstract Together, neck pain and back pain are the first cause of disability worldwide, accounting for more than 10% of the total years lived with disability. In this context, chiropractic care provides a safe and effective option for the management of a […]
How spinal adjusting may affect the neuroendocrine system – interview with researcher Dr. Kesava Some patient report better sleep, improved digestion, immune system improvements, reduced stress, reduced inflammation, and overall well-being following their chiropractic or osteopathic spinal manipulation adjustments. Dr. Pete Angerilli, chiropractor interviews researcher and clinician Dr. Kesava Kovanur Sampath discussing some of his […]
J Complement Integr Med. 2020 Jun 18;/j/jcim.ahead-of-print/jcim-2020-0013/jcim-2020-0013.xml. doi: 10.1515/jcim-2020-0013. Andrea Buscemi Abstract Objectives Since 70’s, scientific research has analyzed how many acute and chronic issues can affect body systems. In case of depression, chronic pain and overtraining, centrals and peripherals systems act to manage and maintain body adaptations. The aim of this study is to […]
Ir J Med Sci. 2020 May;189(2):543-550. doi: 10.1007/s11845-019-02140-2. Epub 2019 Nov 26. Daryoush Didehdar PMID: 31773541 DOI: 10.1007/s11845-019-02140-2 Abstract Background: In patients with chronic nonspecific low back pain (NCLBP), brain function changes due to the neuroplastic changes in different regions. Aim: The current study aimed to evaluate the brain metabolite changes after spinal manipulation, using […]
A Systematic Literature Review Wirth, Brigitte PT, PhD Spine: August 1, 2019 – Volume 44 – Issue 15 – p E914-E926 doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000003013 Study Design. Systematic review. Objective. To summarize the evidence of neurophysiological effects of spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) with a high velocity low amplitude thrust (HVLA-SMT) in asymptomatic and symptomatic humans. Summary of […]
Journal of Integrative Medicine Available online 9 May 2019 GilesGyer Abstract Spinal manipulation has been an effective intervention for the management of various musculoskeletal disorders. However, the mechanisms underlying the pain modulatory effects of spinal manipulation remain elusive. Although both biomechanical and neurophysiological phenomena have been thought to play a role in the observed clinical […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sci Rep. 2018; 8: 8281. Published online 2018 May 29. doi: 10.1038/s41598-018-26697-7 PMCID: PMC5974269 PMID: 29844484 Paul Thiry,1 François Reumont,#1 Jean-Michel Brismée,2 and Frédéric Dierick#3,4 Author information ► Article notes ► Copyright and License information ► Disclaimer Go to: Abstract Pain perception, trunk mobility and apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) within all lumbar intervertebral discs (IVDs) were collected before and shortly after posterior-to-anterior (PA) mobilizations in 16 adults with acute […]
PLoS One. 2018; 13(2): e0193413. Published online 2018 Feb 28. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0193413 PMCID: PMC5831387 PMID: 29489878 Julianne K. Baarbé Abstract The cerebellum processes pain inputs and is important for motor learning. Yet, how the cerebellum interacts with the motor cortex in individuals with recurrent pain is not clear. Functional connectivity between the cerebellum and motor […]
Reed, William R. DC, PhD∗; Long, Cynthia R. PhD∗; Kawchuk, Gregory N. DC, PhD†; Sozio, Randall S. BS∗; Pickar, Joel G. DC, PhD∗Author Information SPINE: January 1, 2018 – Volume 43 – Issue 1 – p 1-9 doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000001344 Abstract Study Design. Electrophysiological recordings were obtained from proprioceptors in deep lumbar paraspinal muscles of anesthetized […]
Neuroscience. 2017 May 4;349:220-228. doi: 10.1016/j.neuroscience.2017.03.006. Epub 2017 Mar 11. Randoll C Abstract The aim of the present study was to determine whether thoracic spinal manipulation (SM) decreases temporal summation of back pain. The study comprised two controlled experiments including 16 and 15 healthy participants, respectively. Each study included six sessions during which painful or […]
Musculoskeletal Science & Practice June 2017 Volume 29, Pages 120–131 Kesava Kovanur-Sampath, M.Ost Highlights •Various biochemical markers such as substance-P, neurotensin, interleukins and cortisol modulate pain and inflammation. •Spinal manipulation increases substance-P, neurotensin, oxytocin and can alter various biochemical marker. •Spinal manipulation therefore may play an important role in pain and or inflammatory disorders. •Future RCTs […]