Chiropractic Spinal Manipulative Therapy for Cervicogenic Headache
A ChiroSecure Research Update Abstract Cervicogenic headache is a disabling headache where pharmacological management have limited effect. Thus, non-pharmacological management is warranted. Our objective was therefore to investigate the efficacy of chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy versus placebo (sham manipulation) and control (continued usual but non-manual management) for cervicogenic headache in a prospective 3-armed single-blinded, placebo, randomized controlled trial of 17 months’ duration. Discussion Nineteen participants were equally randomized into the three groups, and 12 participants completed the randomized controlled trial. Headache frequency improved at all time points in the chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy and the placebo group. Headache index improved in the chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy group at all time points, while it improved at 6 and 12 months’ follow-up in the placebo group. The control group remained unchanged during the whole study period. Adverse events were few, mild and transient. Blinding was concealed throughout the RCT. Thus, our results suggest that manual-therapy might be a safe treatment option for participants with cervicogenic headache, but data need to be confirmed in a randomized controlled trial with sufficient sample size and statistical power. Reference Chaibi, A., Knackstedt, H., Tuchin, P.J. et al. Chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy for cervicogenic headache: a single-blinded, placebo, randomized controlled trial. BMC Res Notes 10, 310 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13104-017-2651-4
“Doctored” the movie | the war on chiropractic
Several within our community have been talking about the Doctored movie so we thought we should share it with the rest of you. This is a compelling movie that dives deep into the war on natural medicine. Although, as a wellness practitioner in the trenches, many of the stories in this movie will most likely mirror those of your patients. The makers of this movie do a fantastic job articulating what we all know to be true. This movie acts as an incredible tool for educating patients and creating an overall awareness. “Is it because the “Medical Monopoly” spends millions a year attacking, ridiculing, and trying to discredit these natural therapies? The answers are almost beyond belief, until Doctored takes us into the courtroom with five chiropractors who, having been labeled “an unscientific cult,’ fought back and won a landmark verdict.” – www.doctoredthemovie.com
