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Chiropractic Spinal Manipulation

Chiropractic is a practice that aims to improve pain and function with manual manipulation directed at the spinal joints.

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What is Chiropractic Spinal Manipulation?

Chiropractic is a health discipline applied by qualified chiropractors aiming to improve neuromuscular function with high-velocity, low-amplitude (HVLA) thrust manipulations directed at the spinal joints.

It is most often used in acute and subacute low back pain; evidence also exists for some headaches and neck pain. Rare but serious vascular complications have been reported with cervical manipulation.

It must be applied alongside medical evaluation; in red flag symptoms, advanced workup must be done before manipulation. It should be supportive of, not an alternative to, conventional treatment.

Symptoms

Acute mechanical low back pain
Subacute low back pain
Neck pain
Cervicogenic headache
Migraine supportive
Sacroiliac joint dysfunction
Postural pain

Risk Factors

Osteoporosis and fracture
Inflammatory spinal disease
Congenital vascular variations (cervical)
Coagulopathy
Anticoagulant use
Spondylolisthesis
Radiculopathy together with myelopathy

When to See a Doctor?

If you experience any of the following symptoms, seek medical attention promptly:

  • A medical diagnosis must be made before treatment
  • Red flags (fever, weight loss, neurologic deficit) are excluded by workup
  • Prefer a qualified chiropractor
  • Caution must be exercised in radiculopathy

Treatment Methods

01
Detailed history and examination
02
Red flag investigation
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Targeted spinal manipulation
04
Mobilization and soft tissue techniques
05
Exercise and posture counseling
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Compatibility with conventional treatment
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Regular re-evaluation

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