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Neck Range of Motion
Increased with Chiropractic
The results of a recently published study in the
November/December 2001 issue of the Journal of
Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics showed that
cervical range of motion was significantly improved with
chiropractic adjustments. The study was a double-blind
randomized controlled trial performed at the outpatient
clinic at Phillip Chiropractic Research Centre, RMIT
University, Melbourne, Australia.
The initial study involved 105 subjects who were
randomly separated into two groups. One group received
chiropractic adjustments while the other group received
a "sham", or fake adjustment. Range of motion testing
was performed every few weeks over the course of the 12
week study. Active range of motion was measured with a
strap-on head goniometer consisting of an inclinometer
dial for measuring lateral flexion and a compass dial
for measuring rotation. These motions were chosen
because gravity would play less of a role and therefore
the results were more accurate.
According to the researchers, in the group that got the
real adjustments, "active range of motion in the
cervical spine increased significantly." Their
conclusion was, "Spinal manipulation of the cervical
spine increases active range of motion."
As obvious as this may seem, the results are profound
for a large portion of the population. Not only does
restricted range of motion play a large part in many
health problems, but one of the largest areas of concern
for the aging population is mobility.
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