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According to a recent study in Italy, spinal manipulation reduced the total pain index (TPI) of cervicogenic headache, and the drug consumption index (DCI) of patients on analgesic or anti-inflammatory medication. The eight-week study showed spinal manipulation effective during the care period (weeks 1-4), and during the follow-up period (weeks 5-8).

------------------ SOURCE: Martelletti P, LaTour D, Giacovazzo M. Spectrum of pathophysiological disorders in cervicogenic headache and its therapeutic indications. JNMS, 3(4):182-187, 1995.

May 1996
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