Spinal manipulation

For detail of manipulation in individual synovial joints, see Joint manipulation. For the chiropractic approach, see Spinal adjustment.
Spinal manipulation
A chiropractor performing a spinal manipulation of the thoracic spine on a patient.
Alternative therapy
NCCIH ClassificationManipulative and body-based
LegalityLegal in adults, treatment of children varies by jurisdiction
MeSHD020393

Spinal manipulation is an intervention performed on synovial joints of the spine, including the z-joints, the atlanto-occipital, atlanto-axial, lumbosacral, sacroiliac, costotransverse and costovertebral joints. It is typically applied with therapeutic intent, most commonly for the treatment of low back pain.[1]

  1. ^ Hurwitz EL (29 January 2024). "Epidemiology: spinal manipulation utilization". Electromyogr Kinesiol. 22 (5): 648–54. doi:10.1016/j.jelekin.2012.01.006. PMID 22289432.