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The Benefits of Spinal Manipulation in 2025: Why HVLA Still Matters

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Enhanced Cerebrospinal Fluid Circulation: Some studies suggest that spinal adjustments improve CSF dynamics, which may benefit conditions like cervicogenic headaches. Reduction in Fear-Avoidance Behavior: Pain relief from HVLA adjustments can encourage patients to move more freely, preventing chronic pain syndromes.

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The top 6 common myths about chiropractic treatment

Canadian Chiropractic Association

In addition to the evidence that supports chiropractic care in managing musculoskeletal complaints of the spine, there is also evidence that it supports chiropractic management of the extremities, headaches and pain 1 , 2. Evidence-based guidelines for the chiropractic treatment of adults with headache. McHardy, A., Hoskins, W.,

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Expert analysis: Did cervical spine manipulation cause the death of Katie May?

Chiropractic Economics

May entered the chiropractic office with a history of trauma, neck pain, headache and nausea consistent with existing VAD. In the well-known 2008 Cassidy, et al., Had this clinical strategy been followed in the May case, her stroke could have been prevented. Some medical doctors still insist that CSM causes VAD in such cases.7

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