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What is Chiropractic? |
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Chiropractic is recognized as a safe and effective form of manipulative therapy suitable for a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions.
The effectiveness of chiropractic spinal manipulation in the treatment of acute and chronic low back and neck pain has been well-established by outcome-based research (Hurwitz et al., 1996; Vernon, 1996; Hurwitz et al., 2002; Bronfort et al., 2004). |
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Our Approach to Chiropractic |
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Research and systematic reviews have concluded that spinal manipulation is an efficacious treatment for low back pain, neck pain and chronic headache (Hurwitz et al., 1996; Bronfort et al., 2001a; Bronfort et al., 2004).
Furthermore, spinal manipulation provides long-term benefits when combined with physiotherapy exercise programs (Taimela et al., 2000; Bronfort et al., 2001b; Evans et al., 2002).
Therefore at Performance Care, we deliver chiropractic care in conjunction with physiotherapy, Active Release Techniques (A.R.T.®) and exercise rehabilitation for all our patients as indicated.
It is our goal to provide the best care possible in order to maximize treatment outcome. |
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References:
Bronfort, G., Assendelft, W. J., Evans, R., Haas, M. & Bouter, L. (2001a). Efficacy of spinal manipulation for chronic headache: a systematic review. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 24, 457-466.
Bronfort, G., Evans, R., Nelson, B., Aker, P. D., Goldsmith, C. H. & Vernon, H. (2001b). A randomized clinical trial of exercise and spinal manipulation for patients with chronic neck pain. Spine 26, 788-797; discussion 798-789.
Bronfort, G., Haas, M., Evans, R. L. & Bouter, L. M. (2004). Efficacy of spinal manipulation and mobilization for low back pain and neck pain: a systematic review and best evidence synthesis. Spine J 4, 335-356.
Evans, R., Bronfort, G., Nelson, B. & Goldsmith, C. H. (2002). Two-year follow-up of a randomized clinical trial of spinal manipulation and two types of exercise for patients with chronic neck pain. Spine 27, 2383-2389.
Hurwitz, E. L., Aker, P. D., Adams, A. H., Meeker, W. C. & Shekelle, P. G. (1996). Manipulation and mobilization of the cervical spine. A systematic review of the literature. Spine 21, 1746-1759; discussion 1759-1760.
Hurwitz, E. L., Morgenstern, H., Harber, P., Kominski, G. F., Yu, F. & Adams, A. H. (2002). A randomized trial of chiropractic manipulation and mobilization for patients with neck pain: clinical outcomes from the UCLA neck-pain study. Am J Public Health 92, 1634-1641.
Taimela, S., Takala, E. P., Asklof, T., Seppala, K. & Parviainen, S. (2000). Active treatment of chronic neck pain: a prospective randomized intervention. Spine 25, 1021-1027.
Vernon, L. F. (1996). Spinal manipulation as a valid treatment for low back pain. Del Med J 68, 175-178. |
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