Gregory P Cofano1, Benjamin C Anderson2, Eric R Stumpff3. 1. Assistant Professor, Palmer College of Chiropractic Clinics, Port Orange, FL. 2. Doctor of Chiropractic, Oviedo, FL. 3. Doctor of Chiropractic, Milwaukee, WI.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this case report is to describe chiropractic care of an adolescent with acute low back pain and incidental finding of spina bifida occulta managed with high-velocity low-amplitude manipulation. CLINICAL FEATURES: A 10-year-old boy was referred for chiropractic care by his pediatrician for the management of low back pain after a fall 3 days prior. Examination and medical records revealed the patient also had spina bifida occulta at the level of L5. INTERVENTION AND OUTCOME: High-velocity low-amplitude treatment for lower back pain showed resolution of patient's pain after 6 visits. No adverse effects were reported. CONCLUSION: An adolescent patient with lower back pain and incidental finding of spina bifida occulta improved with a course of care that included with high-velocity low-amplitude manipulation therapy.
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this case report is to describe chiropractic care of an adolescent with acute low back pain and incidental finding of spina bifida occulta managed with high-velocity low-amplitude manipulation. CLINICAL FEATURES: A 10-year-old boy was referred for chiropractic care by his pediatrician for the management of low back pain after a fall 3 days prior. Examination and medical records revealed the patient also had spina bifida occulta at the level of L5. INTERVENTION AND OUTCOME: High-velocity low-amplitude treatment for lower back pain showed resolution of patient's pain after 6 visits. No adverse effects were reported. CONCLUSION: An adolescent patient with lower back pain and incidental finding of spina bifida occulta improved with a course of care that included with high-velocity low-amplitude manipulation therapy.
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Chiropractic; Low back pain; Manipulation; Spina bifida occulta; Spinal
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