In chiropractic, the relationship between the structure of the spine and the function of the nervous system is seen as key to maintaining or restoring health. For which of the following conditions have past clinical trials shown chiropractic treatment to be effective?

Headache
Low back pain
Neck pain
Pain caused by compressed nerves

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Denise Millstine

, MD, Mayo Clinic

Last full review/revision Feb 2019| Content last modified Feb 2019

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Relaxation, a type of mind-body medicine, includes practices specifically designed to relieve tension and stress. The specific technique may be aimed at the following:

Controlling the stress response (via the sympathetic nervous system)
Lowering blood pressure and heart rate
Easing muscle tension
Altering brain wave activity

Relaxation techniques may include or be combined with meditation, guided imagery, or hypnotherapy.

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