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A theoretical basis for maintenance spinal manipulative therapy for the chiropractic profession
1Director, Multimed Center, Inc., Greenfield, MA.
Journal of Chiropractic Humanities
|June 14, 2012
Summary
Routine chiropractic manipulative therapy may slow joint degeneration and improve function in asymptomatic individuals. This approach, combined with lifestyle changes, aims to enhance overall health and well-being.
Area of Science:
- Chiropractic care
- Preventive health
- Spinal manipulation
Background:
- Wellness chiropractic care focuses on optimizing health and function.
- Maintenance manipulative care is proposed as a method to achieve optimal health.
- Integrating chiropractic care with exercise, diet, and lifestyle coaching is suggested.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss the theoretical basis for wellness chiropractic manipulative care.
- To develop a hypothesis for future research on maintenance chiropractic care.
Main Methods:
- Searched PubMed and MANUAL databases for relevant literature.
- Used keywords: chiropractic, maintenance and wellness care, preventive spinal manipulation, joint degeneration, and neuronal degeneration.
- Collected and analyzed articles to identify trends.
Main Results:
- Literature review included surveys, pilot studies, RCTs, and lab studies.
- Maintenance care aims to optimize function and promote health.
- Chiropractic manipulative therapy may be a component of a comprehensive wellness plan.
Conclusions:
- Routine spinal manipulation of asymptomatic patients may slow joint degeneration.
- This may reduce neuronal changes and improve muscular function.
- Potential benefits include enhanced well-being and fewer injuries.
