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Spinal manipulative therapy. A status report.

S Haldeman

    Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research
    |October 1, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Spinal manipulative therapy offers immediate pain relief for acute low back pain, particularly without leg pain or neurological deficits. However, long-term effectiveness and disc herniation reduction remain unproven, with rare catastrophic complications possible.

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    Area of Science:

    • Orthopedics and Musculoskeletal Medicine
    • Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

    Background:

    • Spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) is a prevalent treatment for low back pain (LBP).
    • It encompasses manual diagnostic techniques and diverse therapeutic interventions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the diagnostic and therapeutic modalities of SMT for low back pain.
    • To assess the immediate and long-term effectiveness of SMT in LBP patients.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of clinical experience and controlled observations regarding SMT.
    • Categorization of manipulative treatments into seven distinct types.
    • Analysis of SMT's impact on pain, range of motion, and neurological deficits.

    Main Results:

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  • Immediate pain relief is achievable with SMT in some LBP cases.
  • Effectiveness is highest in acute LBP without leg pain or neurological deficits.
  • SMT may increase spinal range of motion but does not reduce disc herniations.

    • Conclusions:

    • SMT is a common treatment for LBP with potential for short-term pain relief.
    • Long-term benefits and effects on disc pathology are not established.
    • While rare, severe complications associated with SMT can occur.