• J Manipulative Physiol Ther · Jan 2014

    Review

    Evidence-based guidelines for the chiropractic treatment of adults with neck pain.

    • Roland Bryans, Philip Decina, Martin Descarreaux, Mireille Duranleau, Henri Marcoux, Brock Potter, Richard P Ruegg, Lynn Shaw, Robert Watkin, and Eleanor White.
    • Guidelines Development Committee (GDC) Chairman; Chiropractor, Clarenville, Newfoundland, Canada.
    • J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2014 Jan 1; 37 (1): 42-63.

    ObjectiveThe purpose of this study was to develop evidence-based treatment recommendations for the treatment of nonspecific (mechanical) neck pain in adults.MethodsSystematic literature searches of controlled clinical trials published through December 2011 relevant to chiropractic practice were conducted using the databases MEDLINE, EMBASE, EMCARE, Index to Chiropractic Literature, and the Cochrane Library. The number, quality, and consistency of findings were considered to assign an overall strength of evidence (strong, moderate, weak, or conflicting) and to formulate treatment recommendations.ResultsForty-one randomized controlled trials meeting the inclusion criteria and scoring a low risk of bias were used to develop 11 treatment recommendations. Strong recommendations were made for the treatment of chronic neck pain with manipulation, manual therapy, and exercise in combination with other modalities. Strong recommendations were also made for the treatment of chronic neck pain with stretching, strengthening, and endurance exercises alone. Moderate recommendations were made for the treatment of acute neck pain with manipulation and mobilization in combination with other modalities. Moderate recommendations were made for the treatment of chronic neck pain with mobilization as well as massage in combination with other therapies. A weak recommendation was made for the treatment of acute neck pain with exercise alone and the treatment of chronic neck pain with manipulation alone. Thoracic manipulation and trigger point therapy could not be recommended for the treatment of acute neck pain. Transcutaneous nerve stimulation, thoracic manipulation, laser, and traction could not be recommended for the treatment of chronic neck pain.ConclusionsInterventions commonly used in chiropractic care improve outcomes for the treatment of acute and chronic neck pain. Increased benefit has been shown in several instances where a multimodal approach to neck pain has been used.© 2014. Published by National University of Health Sciences All rights reserved.

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