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Vertebrobasilar ischemia and spinal manipulation.

Thomas W Jensen1

  • 1Jensen Chiropractic Clinic, LTD, 2002 East Fifth Street, Sterling, IL 61081, USA.

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
|September 17, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Spinal manipulative therapy improved cerebral arterial blood flow and symptoms in two patients with vertebrobasilar ischemia. This suggests spinal manipulation may positively impact vasospastic cerebral arteries.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Vascular Medicine
  • Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine

Background:

  • Vertebrobasilar ischemia (VBI) presents with neurological deficits.
  • Cerebral arterial blood flow can be assessed using Doppler ultrasound.

Observation:

  • Two patients presented with tremors and symptoms suggestive of VBI.
  • Doppler ultrasound revealed impaired vertebral arterial flow in both cases.

Findings:

  • Spinal manipulative therapy led to significant improvement in tremors and VBI symptoms.
  • Objective Doppler findings showed enhanced cerebral arterial blood flow post-manipulation.
  • Specific improvements noted in carotid and vertebral artery peak flow rates.

Implications:

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  • Spinal manipulation may normalize sympathetic nervous system activity.
  • This normalization could influence vasospastic cerebral vascular arteries.
  • Findings suggest a potential therapeutic role for spinal manipulation in VBI.