Does chiropractic treatment help more than placebo for chronic low-grade pain and stiffness?

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) 2026 Open access

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Authors: Tripdatabase
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18569233
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Abstract

The evidence suggests that chiropractic treatment, including spinal manipulation, does not show significant advantages over placebo for chronic low-grade pain and stiffness, especially in the long term.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies Pain Management and Placebo Effect

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
9 February 2026