Spinal manipulation

Spinal manipulation
A chiropractor performing a spinal manipulation of the thoracic spine on a patient.
Alternative therapy
NCCIH ClassificationManipulative and body-based
LegalityLegal in adults, treatment of children varies by jurisdiction
MeSHD020393

Spinal manipulation is an intervention performed on synovial joints of the spine, including the z-joints, the atlanto-occipital, atlanto-axial, lumbosacral, sacroiliac, costotransverse and costovertebral joints. It is typically applied with therapeutic intent, most commonly for the treatment of low back pain.

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