'Chiropractic option' gaining respect among health-care practitioners
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Spinal manipulation is gaining respect from health care professionals in various disciplines. Preliminary research, published by RAND (one of the most highly regarded centers for research in public policy and applied technology) has found that, under certain conditions, spinal manipulation may be an appropriate option for patients with low back pain. The research panel consisted of two orthopedists, an osteopathic physician, an internist, a family physician, three chiropractors, and one professional with a medical and a chiropractic degree. Although this study did not address the cost, chiropractic, which provides a nonpharmaceutical, non-surgical approach to the treatment of low back pain, has the potential for containing health costs. A recent study published in the British Medical Journal found that chiropractic treatment can provide more help to patients suffering from low back pain than traditional medical treatment can. This study was conducted by the National Health Service Hospitals and involved 741 patients. A study carried out by the Foundation for Chiropractic Education reviewed worker's compensation claims for work-related back injuries and illnesses. Comparison of chiropractic care with medical care for treating back problems revealed that chiropractic care reduced absence from work and the cost of treatment. (Consumer Summary produced by Reliance Medical Information, Inc.)
Publication Name: Journal of Chiropractic
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0744-9984
Year: 1991
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Relief of tension headaches: a case study using chiropractic manipulation and acupuncture
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This case report describes a 47-year-old woman with chronic tension headaches to illustrate the effectiveness of chiropractic in treating such complaints. Correcting cervical fixations is known to be effective in relieving headaches. (Cervical fixations are restrictions of movement of cervical spinal segments, which are those of the neck and upper back.) The patient, a secretary, had a five-year history of headaches affecting the base of the skull, scalp, temples, and forehead. She had, on average, five headaches per week. After an examination that showed the patient was healthy, treatment was started. This consisted of acupuncture, adjustment to the cervical spine, and high voltage galvanism to neck and shoulder muscles. The patient suffered only two headaches after beginning treatment, both of which were less severe than previous headaches. No headaches were reported after the fifth visit and the schedule of therapy was adjusted to allow treatments every second week. A review is presented of the medical literature concerning the effectiveness of spinal manipulation and acupuncture in treating chronic tension headaches. Although it is not possible to determine which of the two approaches brought symptom relief to the patient described in this case, the combination appeared to be effective. (Consumer Summary produced by Reliance Medical Information, Inc.)
Publication Name: Journal of Chiropractic
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0744-9984
Year: 1991
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