Manipulation 126

Course overview

*Summarize our current understanding of biomechanical and biochemical processes that contribute to the development of discogenic back pain. *Assess the possible association between receiving chiropractic spinal manipulation and the risk of subsequent cauda equina syndrome (CES) in adults with low back pain. *Determine the impact of receiving chiropractic spinal manipulation on the odds of being prescribed Benzodiazepines for radicular low back pain. *Establish if receiving chiropractic spinal manipulation following a radicular low back pain diagnosis influences the likelihood of subsequently receiving a gabapentin prescription. *Examine the association between receipt of spinal manipulation and tramadol prescription among adults with a new diagnosis of radicular low back pain.