Is spinal manipulation valid?

The efficacy and safety of spinal manipulation are uncertain. A 2008 review found that with the possible exception of chronic back pain, chiropractic manipulation has not been shown to be effective for any medical condition. The efficacy and safety of chiropractic for children are particularly doubtful.

Is spinal manipulation therapy chiropractic?

Most spinal manipulations are done by chiropractors (chiropractic treatment often involves spinal manipulation), although other licensed professionals including osteopathic physicians and physical therapists also do spinal manipulations.

Does the activator chiropractic method work?

Data shows that the Activator device is about as effective as traditional or diversified alignment techniques. While there are more studies underway about this style of treatment, most experts agree that the only way to experience real results is to visit with a doctor who is trained in this specific method.

Are subluxations real?

Subluxations: Real and imaginary Simple misalignment of a vertebra, also referred to as a “subluxation,” is commonly caused by disc degeneration, curvatures, spondylolysis, and structural abnormalities. Such a subluxation has never been proven to exist.

Who can perform spinal manipulation?

Chiropractors
Chiropractors perform the majority of spinal manipulations in the US, followed by physical therapists, osteopathic physicians, and medical doctors.

What is the scraping tool chiropractors use?

Chris Gabriel, PT, OCS, CSCS. The Graston technique can be a useful muscle injury repair tool when incorporated into a full treatment plan. For centuries, the Chinese Gua sha technique has been used to promote healing by scraping muscle tissue to stimulate blood flow.

Is chiropractics a pseudoscience?

Throughout its history, chiropractic has been controversial. Its foundation is at odds with evidence-based medicine, and has been sustained by pseudoscientific ideas such as vertebral subluxation and innate intelligence.