Spinal manipulation does not improve short-term pain and function in persons with painful shoulder: a systematic review with meta-analysis.

Fabrizio Brindisino Fabiola Garzonio Giuseppe GiovannicoFrancesco IsaiaFabio Fiorentino Claudia Cavaggion Firas Mourad Tiziano Innocenti

Published in: Disability and rehabilitation (2024)

HVLAT was not more effective than sham in improving pain and function at pre-post and at <4 days follow-up. When used as an "add-on technique", HVLAT did not improve pain nor disability.

Keyphrases

chronic pain
pain management
neuropathic pain
spinal cord
clinical trial
postoperative pain
double blind