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Lasting changes in passive range motion after spinal manipulation: a randomized, blind, controlled trial

N Nilsson1, H W Christensen, J Hartvigsen

  • 1Nordic Institute of Chiropractic and Clinical Biomechanics, Odense, Denmark.

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
|March 1, 1996
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Spinal manipulation showed temporary improvements in cervical range of motion for headache sufferers. However, these gains were not statistically significant compared to other treatments after a 3-week intervention.

Area of Science:

  • Chiropractic research
  • Orthopedic medicine
  • Physical therapy

Background:

  • Decreased passive cervical range of motion is often associated with headache disorders.
  • Spinal manipulation is a common therapeutic approach for musculoskeletal conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the long-term efficacy of a 3-week spinal manipulation regimen on passive cervical range of motion in headache sufferers.
  • To compare spinal manipulation with low-level laser and massage for improving cervical mobility.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled trial was conducted with a blind observer.
  • Thirty-nine headache sufferers with objectively decreased passive cervical range of motion were recruited.
  • Interventions included high-velocity, low-amplitude cervical manipulation or low-level laser with deep friction massage, administered twice weekly for 3 weeks.

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Main Results:

  • Both intervention groups demonstrated an increase in passive cervical range of motion during the treatment period.
  • No statistically significant differences in passive cervical range of motion were observed between the spinal manipulation group and the laser/massage group one week post-treatment.

Conclusions:

  • The observed improvements in passive cervical range of motion following spinal manipulation appear to be transient.
  • Further research is needed to determine the long-term effects and optimal treatment strategies for improving cervical mobility in headache patients.