Talk:Spinal manipulation

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[edit] Redirect for lack of a proper article

The redirect takes one to the chiropractic concept of Spinal adjustment, which is not exactly the same as spinal manipulation. The intent is very different. A separate article for scientifically justified Spinal manipulation is needed. MDs and PTs do not manipulate for the purpose of removing non-existent chiropractic vertebral subluxations, which is the chiropractic justification for using "adjustments." -- Fyslee 05:27, 23 August 2006 (UTC)

[edit] From Manipulation article

In the context of joints, manipulation is the skilled passive movement of a joint that is applied at varying speeds and amplitudes, including a small-amplitude/high velocity therapeutic movement or thrust. It can also refer to the process of bringing fragments of fractured bone or displaced joints into normal anatomical alignment (otherwise known as 'setting' the bone).

Manipulation does not imply specificity or the correction of the chiropractic subluxation, and therefore is not entirely synonymous with the chiropractic adjustment. -- Fyslee 20:31, 3 September 2006 (UTC)