Comments on: Manipulative Therapy: Just a Placebo? http://www.chiro.org/wordpress/?p=7154 Welcome to ChiroOrg Sat, 15 Jun 2013 02:44:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Frank M. Painter, D.C. http://www.chiro.org/wordpress/?p=7154&cpage=1#comment-46097 Frank M. Painter, D.C. Fri, 26 Aug 2011 20:18:45 +0000 http://www.chiro.org/wordpress/?p=7154#comment-46097 Karl

I think it’s time you submit an article for the blog! We would be honored.

]]> By: karl http://www.chiro.org/wordpress/?p=7154&cpage=1#comment-46065 karl Fri, 26 Aug 2011 17:54:28 +0000 http://www.chiro.org/wordpress/?p=7154#comment-46065 This study found statistically and clinically significant improvements in pain and quality of life among patients receiving acupuncture and osteopathy for their MSK pain, and high levels of patient and healthcare professional satisfaction with the service. This suggests that the provision of osteopathy and acupuncture for MSK pain is achievable in a GP surgery with diverse patient demographics, complex MSK pain issues (including high anxiety and depression) and minimal preparation for the CAM service. A GP surgery can quickly adapt to incorporate complementary therapy provided key principles are followed.

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/747199?src=mp&spon=34

Above is the conclusion of an article in British Medical Journal. It seems there’s plenty of critics of manual medicine/manipulation but at the same time there’s plenty of interest in using manipulation for neuro-musculoskeletal conditions. This article on Medscape looks at the ‘feasibility of using acupuncture and osteopathy in a general practitioner setting for musculoskeletal conditions.

Regarding the “placebo” effect I believe it’s rather difficult to be sure either way. I believe many people/patients experience positive effects of treatments/care just from the fact that they are receiving care vs. no care.

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