Spinal Manipulation treat has been considered to be an alternative solution for low back and neck pain. However, the practice which has chiropractic origin has been sceptically considered by experts, thinking that the effects are just mere placebo. But what can really be said about this alternate solution for pain management?
The practice of SMT is highly controversial, as there are modest benefits and tolerable risks. It came has a chiropractic concept of joint subluxation (misalignment of joints), Pain Science reported. Though there can be possible benefits from the practice of spinal manipulation treatment, there are rare but risks of paralysis and death.
But on a 2010 Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality report, it notes that spinal manipulation treatment was proven effective to ease back and neck pain than a simple placebo. It also reduce low-back pain intensity.
Back pain may last for days, weeks, or even months depending on the cause. The pain becomes intolerable that individuals will find instant solutions - and spinal manipulation becomes one of the top alternatives aside from over-the-counter drug medications. It is performed by using hands or device that will apply force to realign the spine. It will result to a popping sound of the bones that could bring relief to the patient.
Medical experts reject the idea of using spinal manipulation as an alternative treatment for low back and neck pain, probably due to the unorthodox background of the practice, or the risks involved. However, SMT is just among the alternatives for solving pain issues. Massage, exercise, and physical therapy can provide mild to moderate relief.
According to NIH, spinal manipulation treatment is best administered coupled with heat application on a firm mattress. Also, the risks are significantly trimmed if SMT will be done by a licensed practitioner. Back and neck pain is among the most common health problem, which affects 8 out of 10 people at some point of their lives.
