Chiropractic Benefits Patient With Failed Back Surgery
January 30th, 2009 by 
Dr. Lasko
A new case study “demonstrates improved function and quality of life in a failed back surgery case.”According to the report, “the patient was a 58 year old male who entered the clinic with a primary complaint of low back pain and left lateral leg pain. He suffered an acute injury to the low back upon performing job duties and elected to have surgery on the lumbar spine. Afterwards, the condition has worsened.”
Results revealed that “the patient was adjusted using specific osseous motion palpation/Gonstead manual adjustments. Improvements were noted in several areas. VAS improved from 2 to 8, although the Borg pain scale remained relatively constant. SF-36 testing showed a decrease in Physical PCS in the initial stages of treatment and a rise in the latter stages and there was an increase in the Mental MCS. Posture showed significant improvement as did ROM for lumbar flexion in the initial phases of care.”
JVSR – January 10, 2009 ;1-5.
Posted in CHRIS: Chiropractic Health Research Information Service | 
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March 6th, 2009 at 11:10 PM
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