The EFFECT of CHIROPRACTIC THORACIC MANIPULATION on PAIN, DEPRESSION, SLEEP and QUALITY of LIFE in PATIENTS with FIBROMYALGIA

Chiropractic manipulation is a manual therapy technique commonly used by chiropractors. It involves the application of controlled, sudden force to a specific joint, often with the goal of improving joint function, reducing pain, and promoting overall musculoskeletal health.In the context of thoracic chiropractic manipulation, the chiropractor focuses on the vertebrae and joints in the thoracic spine.

"Sham manipulation refers to a simulated or placebo form of a manual therapy intervention, often used in research studies, especially in clinical trials involving chiropractic or physical therapy. the term sham manipulation likely implies a procedure that mimics the physical aspects of a real chiropractic manipulation but does not involve the actual therapeutic forces or movements.~The chiropractic treatment group received thoracic chiropractic manipulations (HVLA) twice a week for a total of six sessions over three weeks, while the control group received sham manipulations."