| Objective: To review the research literature related to spinal manipulation to determine the degree to which the chiropractic management of patients with visceral diseases was supported by original data. Methods: Computer searches were made using Medline, MANTIS, and the Index of Chiropractic Literature (ICL). These were supplemented by hand searching libraries of three chiropractic colleges. Results: Few papers presented original data documenting the use of spinal manipulation in the treatment of visceral disorders. Most papers were case studies or case series. Approximately half the papers located concerned treatment of gynaecological complaints, visual deficits, asthma and eneuresis. Conclusions: Little original data exists in the research literature to support the use of spinal manipulation in the treratment of visceral disorders. This abstract is reproduced with the permission of the publisher; full text by subscription.
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