What Really Happens During an Adjustment: A Research Review of the Anatomical, Biochemical, and Neuromuscular Mechanisms of S

Course overview

1. Describe the anatomical and structural changes that occur in the spine immediately following a high-velocity, low-amplitude spinal manipulation. 2. Explain the neurophysiological model of spinal manipulation and its relationship to pain modulation. 3. Describe the effect of spinal manipulation on biochemical markers including cortisol, inflammatory mediators, and key neuropeptides. 4. Explain how varying spinal manipulation application procedures including target, thrust, and region influence clinical outcomes for pain and disability. 5. Apply current research findings to patient communication about what occurs during a chiropractic adjustment.