Alpine Chiropractic Center

What does the latest global data say about managing low back pain? 📊

A comprehensive review of clinical practice guidelines published in The Lancet Rheumatology highlights spinal manipulation as a leading non-pharmacological approach for low back pain.

✅ #1 for Acute Pain: Spinal manipulation is the most frequently endorsed recommendation for acute low back pain, supported by 71% of the guidelines.

✅ Backed for Chronic Pain: The evidence doesn't stop at acute cases—spinal manipulation was also endorsed by nine separate guidelines evaluated for chronic low back pain.

When it comes to evidence-based care, spinal manipulation consistently stands out as a top-tier recommendation for helping patients get back on their feet.

Read the full study: Oliveira et al. Lancet Rheumatol. 2026 Jun;8(6):e470-e485.

We are happy to announce that massage is now available at Alpine Chiropractic Center! Check the available dates and times below. Give our office a call at (828)433-1071 to schedule your massage today!

Just a reminder to our patients, our office will be closed tomorrow 4/10

Spinal manipulation does not increase the risk of developing cauda equina syndrome compared to physical therapist-led exercise. Scientific Commission members Robert Trager teamed up with colleagues Anthony Baumann, Romeo Perfecto, and Christine Horon Goertz to study the risk of developing cauda equina syndrome in patients with lumbar disc herniations, spinal stenosis, or radiculopathy. Check out the article published in PM R.

Read it here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41482869/

Every body is different — and your massage should be too. ✨ Customized therapeutic sessions designed just for you. Book your time to rest, restore, and reset.

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