An exploration of the physiological effects of spinal manipulation in patients with low back pain
Spinal manipulation (SM) is effective in reducing back pain, despite poor understanding of the physiological mechanisms by which it exerts its effect. There is some evidence of a biomechanical effect whereby joint 'gapping' stretches the joint capsules and weak evidence of a reflex muscula...
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University of Manchester
2008
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| Online Access: | http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.491146 |