Manipulation: an objective analysis of the literature.

LaBan, M M; Taylor, R S · Orthop Clin North Am · 1992

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Abstract

Therapeutic manipulation is one of the oldest and most enduring treatment approaches to spinal pain. Multiple clinical trials have been structured to assess its therapeutic efficacy. A review of these reports suggests that in the acute circumstance, manipulation may hasten recovery but is not of significant benefit in the management of chronic spinal pain.

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