Rating specific chiropractic technique procedures for common low back conditions

Chiropractic High-Velocity Low-Amplitude Spinal Manipulation in the Treatment of a Case of Postsurgical Chronic Cauda Equina Syndrome

“…However, significant evidence supports side-posture HVLA manipulation for LBP in general. 3,13,14 We uncovered no evidence supporting any form of chiropractic treatment for neurogenic bladder and/ or bowel incontinence. 2.…”

Three-Dimensional Vertebral Motions Produced by Mechanical Force Spinal Manipulation

“…4 Spinal manipulative techniques have been studied for their clinical effectiveness. 5,6 Most randomized controlled clinical trials in patients with low back pain, neck pain, and headache [7][8][9][10][11][12] have been conducted using HVLA thrusts, which are inherently dynamic in nature. Recently, studies have also begun to compare HVLA to MFMA procedures with equivocal findings reported.…”

Comparison of Mechanical Force of Manually Assisted Chiropractic Adjusting Instruments

“…4 Spinal manipulative techniques have been studied for their clinical effectiveness. 5,6 The majority of randomized controlled clinical trials in patients with low back pain, neck pain, and headache [7][8][9][10][11][12] have been conducted using HVLA thrusts. Studies have also compared HVLA to MFMA procedures.…”