In this systematic review, we present a comprehensive and up-to-date systematic review of the literature as it relates to the efficacy and effectiveness of spinal manipulation or mobilization in the management of cervical, thoracic, and lumbar-related extremity pain. There is moderate quality evidence that spinal manipulation is effective for the treatment of acute lumbar radiculopathy. The quality of evidence for chronic lumbar spine-related extremity symptoms and cervical spine-related extremity symptoms of any duration is low or very low. At present, no evidence exists for the treatment of thoracic radiculopathy. Future high-quality studies should address these conditions. © 2011 Elsevier Inc.
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Leininger, B., Bronfort, G., Evans, R., & Reiter, T. (2011, February). Spinal Manipulation or Mobilization for Radiculopathy: A Systematic Review. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmr.2010.11.002
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