OBJECTIVE: The objectives of this white paper are to review and summarize the basic
science literature relevant to spinal fixation (subluxation) and spinal adjusting procedures …

While spinal manipulation is widely seen as a reasonable treatment option for
biomechanical disorders of the spine, such as neck pain and low back pain, the use of …

OBJECTIVE: The aims of this study were to investigate the response of the autonomic
nervous system based upon the area of the spine adjusted and to determine if a cervical …

The present study examined the effects of cervical spinal manipulation, a widely applied
form of physical therapy, which involves innocuous mechanical stimulation, on heart rate …

Objective: To determine whether a vectored adjustment of the atlas in patients identified as
demonstrating signs of upper cervical joint dysfunction would cause lowering of blood …

Design This randomized clinical trial compared the effects of chiropractic spinal
manipulation and diet with diet alone for lowering blood pressure in participants with high …

OBJECTIVE: The aims of this study were (1) to determine if there were statistically significant
immediate effects of anterior upper thoracic chiropractic manipulative therapy on …

Objective: To determine the feasibility of conducting a randomized clinical trial in the private
practice setting examining short-and long-term effects of chiropractic adjustments for …

Purpose: The aims of this study were to determine if there were any statistically significant
immediate effects of upper thoracic spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) on cardiovascular …

Objective: This study examines the effect of chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy on
salivary cortisol levels. Design: Prospective case series over six weeks duration. The trial …