scholarly journals The comparison of McMannis traction and intermittent traction both in conjuction with chiropractic spinal manipulation in the management of chronic mechanical lower back pain

1996 ◽  
Author(s):  
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Melanie Jane Palmer
Keyword(s):  
Back Pain ◽  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Lower Back Pain ◽  
Spinal Manipulation ◽  
Lumbar Vertebrae ◽  
The Other ◽  
Chiropractic Manipulation ◽  
Lower Back ◽  
Other Hand

The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of McMannis traction and Intermittent traction, both m conjunction with chiropractic manipulation in the treatment of chronic i.e. longer than four weeks, mechanical lower back pain. It was hypothesised by the author that McMannis traction would be the traction treatment of choice, as it enables the joints of the lumbar vertebrae to be moved through their normal anatomical range of motion while being traeticned axially. In addition this type of traction is more specific and allows the therapist to determine the amount of traction that is being applied to the patient because it is being applied manually. Intermittent traction on the other hand is a motorised non-specific traction and affects several joints at one time (Saunders 1979).

scholarly journals Back pain in the emergency department: Pathological fracture following spinal manipulation

CJEM ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 307-312 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher Skappak ◽  
Erik J. Saude
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Department ◽  
Multiple Myeloma ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Lower Back Pain ◽  
Spinal Manipulation ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Spinal Fracture ◽  
Chiropractic Manipulation ◽  
Lower Back ◽  
Multiple Compression

AbstractBack pain is one of the most common presentations to the emergency department. Though case reports of patients presenting with increased back pain following chiropractic spinal manipulations are rare, we have identified a case rarely reported in the literature where a potential injury from chiropractic manipulation resulted in a diagnosis of multiple myeloma. We have reported a previously healthy 66-year-old male who presented with persistent lower back pain over 4 weeks. An initial evaluation with thoracolumbar radiographs revealed no significant findings. Following initial presentation to the family physician, the patient underwent three treatments of spinal manipulation from his local chiropractor, which resulted in worsening lower back pain. A re-examination and new radiographs in the hospital revealed multiple compression fractures and an underlying diagnosis of multiple myeloma. We have explored current literature examining the prevalence of lower back pain, as well as the incidence of spinal fracture following chiropractic manipulation, and have highlighted a potential complication from chiropractic manipulation in a patient with an undiagnosed underlying neoplastic disorder.

Lumbar Epidural Hematoma after Chiropractic Manipulation for Lower-Back Pain

Neurosurgery ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 61 (1) ◽  
pp. E170-E171 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ole Solheim ◽  
Jan V. Jorgensen ◽  
Oystein P. Nygaard
Keyword(s):  
Back Pain ◽  
Lower Back Pain ◽  
Spinal Manipulation ◽  
Epidural Hematoma ◽  
Anticoagulation Therapy ◽  
Cauda Equina ◽  
Cervical Region ◽  
Chiropractic Manipulation ◽  
Lower Back ◽  
First Case

Abstract OBJECTIVE Spinal manipulation therapy is widely used for the treatment of lower-back pain. Serious complications to spinal manipulation are most often seen in the cervical region. We report the first case of a lumbar epidural hematoma after chiropractic manipulation. CLINICAL PRESENTATION A 77-year-old man with a long history of lower-back pain underwent chiropractic manipulation of the lower spine. He was receiving anticoagulation therapy as a result of chronic atrial fibrillation. After a manipulation session, he developed partial cauda equina syndrome with lower extremity paresis and urinary retention. Computed tomographic and magnetic resonance imaging scans showed an epidural hematoma at the L3 level. INTERVENTION AND TECHNIQUE We performed surgical evacuation of the hematoma through laminectomy of L3 and L4. During the follow-up period, his motor deficits improved, but the bladder dysfunction remained. CONCLUSION This is the first case report of a lumbar epidural hematoma after chiropractic manipulation. Even rare complications after chiropractic manipulation of the spine should be weighed against potential benefits of such treatment. Caution should be shown in patients receiving antithrombotic therapy.

The relative effectiveness of combined spinal manipulative therapy and action potential therapy versus combined spinal manipulative therapy and placebo action potential therapy in the treatment of mechanical low back pain

2000 ◽  
Author(s):  
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Micah Justin Atkinson
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Action Potential ◽  
Lower Back Pain ◽  
Spinal Manipulation ◽  
Spinal Manipulative Therapy ◽  
Current Therapy ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Manipulative Therapy ◽  
Lower Back

Lower back pain represents as a common disorder, with between 60% and 80% of the general population being affected (Kirkaldy-Willis 1992:2). This, apart from just the health aspects, has serious financial implications which are an ongoing concern to industry (Frymoyer 1991: 137). This study was designed to determine the effectiveness of combined spinal manipulation and "Action Potential" therapy versus spinal manipulative therapy and placebo "Action Potential" therapy in the treatment of mechanical lower back pain. It is currently accepted that spinal manipulation is of great benefit in the treatment of lower back pain (Di Fabio 1992), and it appears that "Action Potential Simulation" therapy, a new low-frequency electrical current therapy, would fit the criteria necessary to address the dysfunctional phase of low back pain as set out by the authors such as Kirkaldy- Willis (1988).

Lower Back Pain is Reduced and Range of Motion Increased After Massage Therapy

2001 ◽  
Vol 106 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 131-145 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Hernandez-reif ◽  
Tiffany Field ◽  
Josh Krasnegor ◽  
Hillary Theakston
Keyword(s):  
Back Pain ◽  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Lower Back Pain ◽  
Massage Therapy ◽  
Lower Back
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