Manipulation: an objective analysis of the literature.
review · Level V
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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.
Medical subject headings
- Back Pain
- Chiropractic
- Manipulation, Orthopedic