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2. Chiropractic treatment techniques - Wikipedia

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   The Activator Method Chiropractic Technique (AMCT) is a chiropractic treatment method and device created by Arlan Fuhr as an alternative to manual manipulation of the spine or extremity joints. The device is categorized as a mechanical force manual assisted (MFMA) instrument which is generally regarded as a softer chiropractic treatment technique.

3. Spinal manipulation - Wikipedia

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   A 2012 Cochrane review found that spinal manipulation was as effective as other commonly used therapies. [3] A 2010 systematic review found that most studies suggest SM achieves equal or superior improvement in pain and function compared with other commonly used interventions for short-, intermediate-, and long-term follow-up. [4]

4. Chiropractic - Wikipedia

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   Collectively, systematic reviews have not demonstrated that spinal manipulation, the main treatment method employed by chiropractors, is effective for any medical condition, with the possible exception of treatment for back pain. [7] Chiropractic remains controversial, though to a lesser extent than in past years. [24]

5. Acupuncture can help relieve sciatica pain, new ... - AOL

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   Recent evidence suggests that acupuncture can help relieve the pain caused by sciatica, a common condition in which the sciatic nerve becomes compressed. Acupuncture can help relieve sciatica pain ...

6. Sciatica - Wikipedia

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   When the cause of sciatica is lumbar disc herniation (90% of cases), [4] most cases resolve spontaneously over weeks to months. [46] Initially treatment in the first 6–8 weeks should be conservative. [4] More than 75% of sciatica cases are managed without surgery. [14] Smokers with sciatica are strongly urged to quit in order to promote ...

7. Activator technique - Wikipedia

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   In 2003, the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners found that 69.9% of chiropractors used the technique, and 23.9% of patients received it. [14] The majority of US chiropractic schools and some schools in other countries teach the AMCT method, and an estimated 45,000 chiropractors worldwide use AMCT or some part of the technique.