Chiropractic Manipulation

Palic Miller utilizes Chiropractic manipulation which may help with issues such as:

• Neck pain
• Back pain
• Shoulder pain
• Knee pain
• Ankle issues
• Balance
• Digestion problems, such as GERD
• Temporal-Mandibular Joint (TMJ)
• Hypertension
• Headaches
• General health and wellness

Most research has focused on the health issues above, however new research and clinical observations after manipulation are always emerging.

Basic explanation of how an adjustment helps to improve your health: When a joint lacks proper motion, the nerves around the joint do not send proper sensory feedback to the brain and spinal cord. The lack of joint motion also limits nutrients from entering and inflammatory waste from exiting the joint. This improper sensory nerve feedback and increased inflammatory waste in the area causes dysfunction of the nerves around the joint. Because the nervous system helps regulate nearly every function in the body, this interference and inflammation from improper joint motion can cause many health issues depending on which nerves are not properly functioning. Chiropractic manipulation helps to restore proper motion to the joints of the musculoskeletal system, which helps remove the interference and inflammation in the joint and improves the function of the nervous system.

References:

1. (1) Chronic Mechanical Neck Pain in Adults Treated by Manual Therapy: A Systematic Review of Change Scores in Randomized Clinical Trials
Howard Vernon, Kim Humphreys, Carol Hagino
Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics - March 2007 (Vol. 30, Issue 3, Pages 215-227, DOI: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2007.01.014)

2. Self-reported Nonmusculoskeletal Responses to Chiropractic Intervention: A Multination Survey
Charlotte Leboeuf-Yde, Eva N. Pedersen, Peter Bryner, David Cosman, Ray Hayek, William C. Meeker, Junaid Shaik J, Octavio Terrazas, John Tucker, Max Walsh
Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics - June 2005 (Vol. 28, Issue 5, Pages 294-302, DOI: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2005.04.010)

3. A randomized controlled trial of chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy for migraine
Peter J. Tuchin, Henry Pollard, Rod Bonello
Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics - February 2000 (Vol. 23, Issue 2, Pages 91-95, DOI: 10.1016/S0161-4754(00)90073-3)

4. Reflex effects of subluxation: the autonomic nervous system
Brian S. Budgell
Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics - February 2000 (Vol. 23, Issue 2, Pages 104-106, DOI: 10.1016/S0161-4754(00)90076-9)

5. Somatovisceral response following osteopathic HVLAT: a pilot study on the effect of unilateral lumbosacral high-velocity low-amplitude thrust technique on the cutaneous blood flow in the lower limb
Agust B. Karason, Ian P. Drysdale
Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics - May 2003 (Vol. 26, Issue 4, Pages 220-225, DOI: 10.1016/S0161-4754(02)54110-5)

6. A randomized controlled trial to assess the efficacy of shoulder manipulation vs. placebo in the treatment of shoulder pain due to rotator cuff tendinopathy

Drs. Maryam Atkinson, Robert Matthews, James W. Brantingham, Gary Globe, Tammy Cassa, Debra Bonnefin, and Charmaine Korporaal

J Amer Chiropr Assoc 2008 Dec;45(9):11-26

7. A Prospective Clinical Trial Comparing Chiropractic Manipulation and Exercise Therapy vs. Chiropractic Mobilization and Exercise Therapy for Treatment of Patients Suffering from Adhesive Capsulitis/Frozen Shoulder

Daniel M Rainbow BSc, MSc; J. Paul Weston BSc, DC, FCCS (Can), FCC; James Brantingham, DC, PhD; Gary A. Globe, MBA, DC, PhD; and Felix Lee, DC, CCSP

J Amer Chiropr Assoc 2008 Sept-Oct;45(7):12-28

8. A Prospective, Single-Blinded, Randomized, Controlled Clinical Trial of the Effects of Manipulation on Proprioception and Ankle Dorsiflexion in Chronic Recurrent Ankle Sprain

Drs. Eckard Köhne, Andrew Jones, Charmaine Korporaal, Jennifer L. Price, James W. Brantingham, and Gary Globe

J Amer Chiropr Assoc 2007 Jul;44(5):7-17

9. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Spinal Manipulative Therapy and Ischemic Compression: A Preliminary Study

Guy Hains, DC; François Hains, DC, FCCS, MSc; Martin Descarreaux, DC, PhD

J Amer Chiropr Assoc 2007 Jan-Feb;44(1):7-19

10. Chiropractic Care for Older Adults at Risk for Falls: A Preliminary Assessment

Cheryl Hawk, DC, PhD; Ronald Rupert, DC, MS; Makasha Colonvega, DC; Stephanie Hall, MS; Jennell Boyd, DC; John K. Hyland, DC, MPH

J Amer Chiropr Assoc 2005 Sept-Oct;42(7):10-18

11. Atlas vertebra realignment and achievement of arterial pressure goal in

hypertensive patients: a pilot study

G Bakris, M Dickholtz Sr, P M Meyer, G Kravitz, E Avery, M Miller, J Brown,

C Woodfield and B Bell

Journal of Human Hypertension

March 2, 2007 (advanced e-publication)