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Research Briefs

Research-Informed Chiropractic Care

At Method Chiropractic, we believe great care starts with great evidence. This page was created to share clear, research-backed insights that guide how we treat pain, movement, and recovery. 

Each brief breaks down relevant clinical findings so you can better understand the science behind your care and make informed decisions with confidence.

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Chiropractic Spinal Manipulation and Likelihood of Tramadol Prescription in Adults with Radicular Low Back Pain

A recent study published in BMJ Open examined the impact of chiropractic spinal manipulation (CSM) on the likelihood of tramadol...

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Demonstration of Autonomic Nervous Function and Cervical Sensorimotor Control After Cervical Lordosis Rehabilitation

Neck pain is a common issue that results in limited mobility and fear avoidance behavior. This altered kinematic pattern can...

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Comparative Effectiveness of Cervical vs Thoracic Spinal-Thrust Manipulation for Care of Cervicogenic Headache

A recent randomized controlled trial compared the effectiveness of cervical spine manipulation (CSM), thoracic spine manipulation (TSM), and conventional physiotherapy...

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Does Manual Therapy Affect Functional and Biomechanical Outcomes of a Sit-to-Stand Task in a Population with LBP?

A sit-to-stand (STS) task is critical to many activities of daily living and is estimated to be performed an average...

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Factors Associated with Clinical Responses to Spinal Manipulation in Patients with Non-specific Thoracic Back Pain

Thoracic spine pain is a growing issue due to our increasingly sedentary lifestyle. Unlike the cervical and lumbar spine, the...

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Association Between Chiropractic Spinal Manipulation and Gabapentin Prescription in Adults with Radicular Low Back Pain

A recent study discovered a significant association between chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy (CSMT) and a decrease in the use of...

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Sense of Effort is Distorted in People with Chronic Low Back Pain

Accurate proprioception is a critical feedback loop when we are moving our bodies. Proprioception includes joint position, the sensation of...

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A Multidimensional Nomogram Combining Clinical Factors and Imaging Features to Predict 1-Year Recurrence of Low Back Pain with or without Radicular Pain After Manipulation/Mobilization

A groundbreaking retrospective study developed a multidimensional nomogram to accurately predict the 1-year recurrence of low back pain (LBP) post...

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Non-Pharmacological Treatment for Chronic Pain in US Veterans Treated Within with Veterans Health Administration

The VHA (Veterans Health Administration) is the most extensive integrated healthcare system in the US, providing care to over 5.5...

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Impact of Chiropractic Care on Use of Prescription Opioids in Patients with Spinal Pain

The American College of Physicians recently began recommending nonpharmacological treatment, including chiropractic, as a first-line approach to treating back pain....

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The Effects of Spinal Manipulation Added to Exercise on Pain and Quality of Life in Patients with Thoracic Spinal Pain

Spinal pain, a leading cause of disability worldwide, particularly thoracic spinal pain, remains a relatively unexplored area. Factors such as...

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Changes in Pain Sensitivity and Spinal Stiffness in Relation to Responder Status Following Spinal Manipulative Therapy in Chronic Low Back Pain

Spinal manipulative therapy has been recommended as a front-line treatment for spinal pain in nearly every clinical guideline due to...

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The Compensatory Mechanisms for Global Sagittal Balance in Degenerative Spine Kyphosis Patients

During the aging process, degenerative deformity can lead to sagittal imbalances of the spine. This is especially true for people...

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The Treatment of Neck Pain-Associated Disorders and Whiplash-Associated Disorders: A Clinical Practice Guideline

Whiplash injuries are very commonly seen as a result of the forces sustained in motor vehicle accidents. However, even if...

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Clinical and Radiographic Features of Spinal Osteoarthritis Predict Long-Term Persistence and Severity of Back Pain in Older Adults

A recent study examined the clinical and radiographic factors predicting persistent back pain in older adults. The findings have significant...

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The Relationship Between Forward Head Posture, Postural Control, and Gait: A Systematic Review

Posture, postural control, and gait are intimately associated. Musculoskeletal pain can influence each of these functions and lead to a...

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Factors Associated with Clinical Responses to Spinal Manipulation in Patients with Non-specific Thoracic Back Pain
Association Between Chiropractic Spinal Manipulation and Gabapentin Prescription in Adults with Radicular Low Back Pain
Sense of Effort is Distorted in People with Chronic Low Back Pain
A Multidimensional Nomogram Combining Clinical Factors and Imaging Features to Predict 1-Year Recurrence of Low Back Pain with or without Radicular Pain After Manipulation/Mobilization
Non-Pharmacological Treatment for Chronic Pain in US Veterans Treated Within with Veterans Health Administration
Impact of Chiropractic Care on Use of Prescription Opioids in Patients with Spinal Pain

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