When the vertebrae are subluxated (misaligned), the resulting pressure on nerves can have negative effects on organ system function and general health, in addition to impeding proper joint motion.
There is also a very slim possibility of experiencing a stroke as a result of spinal manipulation
Those who have known circulatory problems, especially with a history of thrombosis, should not have spinal manipulation
When spinal manipulation is employed, it is generally done with the hands, although some practitioners may use an adjusting tool
Loic Burns has written: 'A manual of medical manipulation' -- subject(s): Backache, Manipulation (Therapeutics), Orthopedic Manipulation, Physical therapy, Spinal Diseases, Spinal Injuries, Therapy
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
OSTEOPATH
Some osteopathic physicians, physical therapists, and naturopathic physicians also use spinal manipulation to treat patients with low back pain.
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.
Donald D. Harrison has written: 'Limitations of spinal manipulation' -- subject- s -: Spine, Chiropractic, Biomechanics, Spinal adjustment, Methods
behind your back, feel your back, the long bone is the spinal cord
No, the heart is anterior to the spine. Posterior means "behind" therefore the spine is posterior to the heart.
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'