Spinal adjustments resulted in almost immediate improvement for headaches that originate in the neck. As a treatment for tension-type headaches, spinal adjustments resulted in significantly fewer side effects and longer-lasting relief than prescribed medication.
Duke University, January 2001
Chiropractic: Neck Pain Relief Faster and Cheaper.
In a randomized study including 183 patients with neck pain, participants were selected to receive spinal mobilization, physiotherapy, or general practitioner care. Clinical outcomes revealed that patients experienced faster recovery with spinal mobilization, with a total cost of care 33% lower than physiotherapy or general practitioner care.
British Medical Journal, April 2003