Chiropractic manipulative therapy in the treatment of headaches: a retrospective and prospective study

Vernon HJournal of Manipulative and Physiolgical Therapeutics1982 Sep:;5(3): 109-12

The treatment of benign, chronic, headache by chiropractic therapy is investigated in this study. Thirty-three subjects were assessed, 15 retrospectively and 18 prospectively. The treatment outcomes used in the study included frequency, duration, severity and treatment satisfaction. These outcomes were assessed by questionnaire. The results indicated statistically significant outcomes in at least nine treatments. The possible mechanisms of action of manipulative therapy are discussed.

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