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When spinal manipulation is employed, it is generally done with the hands, although some practitioners may use an adjusting tool

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What medical professionals use spinal manipulation to treat patients with low back pain?

Some osteopathic physicians, physical therapists, and naturopathic physicians also use spinal manipulation to treat patients with low back pain.


Can spinal manipulation cause a stroke?

There is also a very slim possibility of experiencing a stroke as a result of spinal manipulation


Who should avoid spinal manipulation?

Those who have known circulatory problems, especially with a history of thrombosis, should not have spinal manipulation


What has the author Loic Burns written?

Loic Burns has written: 'A manual of medical manipulation' -- subject(s): Backache, Manipulation (Therapeutics), Orthopedic Manipulation, Physical therapy, Spinal Diseases, Spinal Injuries, Therapy


What has the author Peter Gibbons written?

Peter Gibbons has written: 'Manipulation of the spine, thorax, and pelvis' -- subject(s): Diseases, Manipulation (Therapeutics), Methods, Osteopathic medicine, Spinal Manipulation, Spinal adjustment, Spine, Treatment


What research has been done on chiropractic?

Research has also supported the use of spinal manipulation for acute low-back pain.


What are straight chiropractors?

Some practitioners use spinal manipulation to the exclusion of all other modalities, and are known as straight chiropractors


Which professional specializes in treating health problems by spinal manipulation?

OSTEOPATH


Does having adjustments help with breathing problems?

Adjustments, more commonly known as spinal manipulation, may be able to help some breathing problems. The biggest determinant will be what is causing the breathing problems. Spinal manipulation can increase the mobility of the thoracic spine and ribs which can make breathing easier. Also, manipulation may increase the function of muscles involved in breathing, again, making breathing easier. However, spinal manipulation has not been shown with scientific research to affect airway obstructions caused by asthma, allergies, emphysema, etc. Thus, if your breathing problems are purely mechanical (rib or spine dysfunction) then spinal manipulation will likely help 100%. If your breathing problems are caused by a conditions such as asthma, the spinal manipulation may make breathing a bit easier and improve quality of life, but it will not solve your problems...you will still need medical care.


What has the author Donald D Harrison written?

Donald D. Harrison has written: 'Limitations of spinal manipulation' -- subject- s -: Spine, Chiropractic, Biomechanics, Spinal adjustment, Methods


What has the author Vincent C Nwuga written?

Vincent C. Nwuga has written: 'Manipulation of the spine' -- subject(s): Backache, Diseases, Manipulation (Therapeutics), Orthopedic Manipulation, Spinal Diseases, Spine, Therapy, Treatment 'Genesis, treatment, and prevention of back pain'


Is a DO degree a chiropractor?

A DO is a Doctor of Osteopathic medicine. A chiropractor is a Doctor of Chiropractic. In the beginning (early 1900's) both Chiropractors and Osteopaths treated the body through spinal manipulation. Now Osteopaths have joined the American Medical Association and currently prescribe drugs and perform surgery. While they are trained in spinal alignment and manipulation it can be difficult to find an Osteopath that performs this procedure. Chiropractors are an independent group and remain commited to treating the body without drugs or surgery through spinal manipulation. Jennie Yates, Chiropractor CoreHealth of Clearwater