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Chiropractic research trends and current hotspots

Chiropractic Economics

This changed in 1996, when research started to take an upward trend, growing explosively between 2008 and 2023. Over time, chiropractic evolved into one of the top-researched conservative treatments for spinal pain. Additionally, risks associated with spinal manipulation remain controversial in the literature.

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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. 5 Adjustments are painful In general, adjustments or joint manipulations do not hurt. McHardy, A., Hoskins, W.,