Expectations emerged as the strongest explanatory variable of pain reduction in patients receiving SM. Positive expectations lead to substantial decreases in pain intensity, while fear of SM showed no significant effect on pain outcomes. The verbal context in which SM...
This study found a significant reduction in likelihood of both butalbital prescription and, medication overuse, through 2-years’ follow-up among adults with TTH receiving SMT compared to a non-SMT controls group. Takeaway: In the long-term, chiropractic care...
In this retrospective cohort study, adults receiving SMT for LBP with or without sciatica had a significantly lower risk of developing an opioid use disorder over a 2-year follow-up compared to those prescribed ibuprofen. Takeaway: In the long-term, chiropractic care...
Key myths debunked include: back pain is inevitable with aging; imaging shows the “damage” that is causing back pain; people with back pain should avoid lifting heavy objects, twisting or bending activities; treatments like injections, strong medications,...
This systematic review and meta-analysis provide consistent evidence that cervical SMT induces less strain on the VA, particularly within the V3 segment, compared to passive cervical ROM. Takeaway: A properly applied Chiropractic adjustment to the cervical spine is...
Increases in brain-derived neurotrophic factor and interleukin-6 suggest enhanced neuroplasticity and inflammatory responses, while decreases in tumor necrosis factor-alpha indicate a regulatory effect on systemic inflammation. These findings support the notion that...
