Spinal Manipulation

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Contents 1 Introduction 2 Indications 3 Complications 4 More General Terms 5 Additional Terms 6 References

Introduction

• Manual therapy for symptomatic relief & functional improvement of the back in which loads are applied to the spine using short or long lever methods. The selected spinal joint is moved to its end range of voluntary motion, followed by application of an impulse load.

Indications

• spondylolisthesis

Complications

• carotid artery dissection [2]

More General Terms

• clinical procedure

Additional Terms

• chiropractor

References

1. nlmpubs.nlm.nih.gov/hstat/ahcpr/
2. Geriatrics Review Syllabus, American Geriatrics Society, 5th edition, 2002-2004
3. About Chiropractic and Its Use in Treating Low-Back Pain NIH Institute and Center Resources [1]

spinal (chiropractic/osteopathic) manipulation