Neurophysiological mechanisms of chiropractic spinal manipulation for spine pain

C Gevers‐Montoro, B Provencher… - … Journal of Pain, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
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 …

The contemporary model of vertebral column joint dysfunction and impact of high-velocity, low-amplitude controlled vertebral thrusts on neuromuscular function

H Haavik, N Kumari, K Holt, IK Niazi, I Amjad… - European Journal of …, 2021 - Springer
Purpose There is growing evidence that vertebral column function and dysfunction play a
vital role in neuromuscular control. This invited review summarises the evidence about how …

Physiological responses induced by manual therapy in animal models: a sco** review

CR Lima, DF Martins, WR Reed - Frontiers in Neuroscience, 2020 - frontiersin.org
Background: Physiological responses related to manual therapy (MT) treatment have been
investigated over decades using various animal models. However, these studies have not …

[HTML][HTML] Immediate changes after manual therapy in resting-state functional connectivity as measured by functional magnetic resonance imaging in participants with …

CW Gay, ME Robinson, SZ George… - Journal of manipulative …, 2014 - Elsevier
Objective The purposes of this study were to use functional magnetic resonance imaging to
investigate the immediate changes in functional connectivity (FC) between brain regions that …

Spinal manipulation frequency and dosage effects on clinical and physiological outcomes: a sco** review

M Pasquier, C Daneau, AA Marchand, A Lardon… - Chiropractic & manual …, 2019 - Springer
Introduction The burden of musculoskeletal disorders increases every year, with low back
and neck pain being the most frequently reported conditions for seeking manual therapy …

A systematic review of musculoskeletal mobilization and manipulation techniques used in veterinary medicine

KK Haussler, AL Hesbach, L Romano, L Goff, A Bergh - Animals, 2021 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Neck and back pain are common ailments in animals. While there are
medical and surgical treatment options available for select patients, conservative care is the …

[HTML][HTML] Neuroplastic Responses to Chiropractic Care: Broad Impacts on Pain, Mood, Sleep, and Quality of Life

H Haavik, IK Niazi, I Amjad, N Kumari, U Ghani… - Brain Sciences, 2024 - mdpi.com
Objectives: This study aimed to elucidate the mechanisms of chiropractic care using resting
electroencephalography (EEG), somatosensory evoked potentials (SEPs), clinical health …

Chiropractic spinal manipulation prevents secondary hyperalgesia induced by topical capsaicin in healthy individuals

C Gevers-Montoro, B Provencher, S Northon… - Frontiers in Pain …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Background and Aims: Spinal manipulation (SM) is currently recommended for the
management of back pain. Experimental studies indicate that the hypoalgesic mechanisms …

The epidemiology of work-related musculoskeletal injuries among chiropractors in the eThekwini municipality

A Lamprecht, K Padayachy - Chiropractic & manual therapies, 2019 - Springer
Background Chiropractors are a unique group of health care professionals who are at risk
for develo** work-related musculoskeletal injuries. Diversity of daily practice imposes …

Effects of biomechanical parameters of spinal manipulation: a critical literature review

G Gyer, J Michael, J Inklebarger, II Alam - Journal of Integrative Medicine, 2022 - Elsevier
Spinal manipulation is a manual treatment technique that delivers a thrust, using specific
biomechanical parameters to exert its therapeutic effects. These parameters have been …