Author Interviews, JAMA, Orthopedics, Pain Research / 21.05.2018
Does Chiropractic Care Benefit Low Back Pain?
MedicalResearch.com Interview with:
Christine Goertz DC, PhD
Vice Chancellor for Research and Health Policy
Palmer College of Chiropractic
MedicalResearch.com: What is the background for this study?
Response: Low back pain in the leading cause of physical disability worldwide, with up to 80% of US adults seeking care for this debilitating condition at some point in their lives. Low-back pain is also one of the most common causes of disability in U.S. military personnel.
Although a number of studies have previously evaluated chiropractic care for low back pain, the vast majority had small sample sizes and did not study chiropractic as part of a multi-disciplinary approach to care in real world settings, including the military.
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