Subject: Cervical Spine Related Studies

Title: Cervical spine: manipulative skill and performance considerations

Reference: D. Byfield BSc DC; Anglo-European College of Chiropractic. Bournemouth. Dorset. UK. Cervical spine: manipulative skill and performance considerations. European Journal of Chiropractic 1991: 39: 45-52

ABSTRACT:
This paper illustrates the role cervical spine dysfunction plays as an important aetiological factor in the clinical presentation of various pain syndromes and the application of spinal manipulative therapy as a therapeutic procedure. Specific manipulative skills and application of these skills to help reduce the possibility of post-manipulative cerebrovascular complications are presented.