Is Chiropractic evidence-based practice?

Chiropractic care is continually evolving with ongoing research and evidence-based practices. Many studies have shown positive outcomes for various conditions treated by chiropractors, such as:

Low Back Pain

A study published in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics found that spinal manipulation provided significant pain relief and improved function for patients with chronic low back pain compared to other treatments.

Neck Pain

Research published in The Annals of Internal Medicine showed that both spinal manipulation and exercise provided substantial pain relief and improved function for patients with acute neck pain compared to medication.

Headaches

A systematic review published in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics found that spinal manipulation is effective in reducing the frequency, intensity, and duration of tension-type headaches and migraines.

Sciatica

A randomized controlled trial published in European Spine Journal compared spinal manipulation to standard medical care for patients with acute sciatica. The study concluded that spinal manipulation provided significant pain reduction and improvement in disability scores.

Whiplash-Associated Disorders

A systematic review published in Spine Journal examined multiple studies on chiropractic care for whiplash-related injuries. The review indicated that manual therapies, including spinal adjustments, were effective in reducing pain and improving function.