Majority of Patients Get More Relief from Low Back Pain with Spinal Manipulation Therapy

Dr. Andrew Timbs – Purity Chiropractic – Peregian Springs, Fernvale, Lowood, Esk, Tagoolawah, Summerset Dam & Plainlands

A new study published in The SPINE Journal (2018) concludes spinal manipulation is most likely to reduce chronic low back pain and improve function when compared to other approaches. Results show that both manipulation and mobilization are likely to reduce pain and improve function for patients with chronic low back pain, but that spinal manipulation – most often performed by a doctor of chiropractic – produces a larger effect than mobilization.

I really do not like how in research they always use the term manipulation instead of an adjustment. There are large differences between the two but in research, they lump everything under the manipulation heading.

“Chiropractic care is proven to yield improved clinical outcomes, reduced costs and high levels of patient satisfaction,” said Sherry McAllister, DC, executive vice president, F4CP. “Given the increased interest in providing Americans with drug-free/non-pharmacologic pain management options, this study better positions doctors of chiropractic as front-line providers for spinal health and well-being, specifically as it relates to the management of chronic low back pain prior to the utilization of prescription opioids.”