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ArticleJournal of chiropractic medicine2014

Chiropractic care of acute low back pain and incidental spina bifida occulta: a case report.

Gregory P Cofano, Benjamin C Anderson, Eric R Stumpff

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Article in Journal of chiropractic medicine, 2014. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Gregory P CofanoAssistant Professor, Palmer College of Chiropractic Clinics, Port Orange, FL.
Benjamin C AndersonDoctor of Chiropractic, Oviedo, FL.
Eric R StumpffDoctor of Chiropractic, Milwaukee, WI.
Palmer College of Chiropractic · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveThe purpose of this case report is to describe chiropractic care of an adolescent with acute low back pain and incidental finding of spina bifida occulta managed with high-velocity low-amplitude manipulation. CLINICAL FEATURES: A 10-year-old boy was referred for chiropractic care by his pediatrician for the management of low back pain after a fall 3 days prior. Examination and medical records revealed the patient also had spina bifida occulta at the level of L5. INTERVENTION AND OUTCOME: High-velocity low-amplitude treatment for lower back pain showed resolution of patient's pain after 6 visits. No adverse effects were reported.

conclusionAn adolescent patient with lower back pain and incidental finding of spina bifida occulta improved with a course of care that included with high-velocity low-amplitude manipulation therapy.

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ChiropracticLow back painManipulationSpina bifida occultaSpinal

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PMID25435841
PMCPMC4241478
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