Dear readers,
This article was published earlier this year, Jan.18, 2017 from Annals of Thoracic Surgery. This elite group was established in 1989 and the main purpose is to serve as the benchmark for risk-adjusted outcomes in cardiac surgery and is the foundation for all quality measurement and improvement activities of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons. The aim of this study was to assess whether osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT, similar to chiropractic adjustments) contributes to post heart surgical sternal pain relief and “improves postoperative outcomes.” They divided them into 2 groups: control group vs manipulated group. Here are the results:
- VAS pain scale
- Control group 3 vs Manipulation group 1
- Mean Inspiration Volume (ability to breathe):
- Control group 1400 ± 588 mL vs Manipulation group 1781 ± 633 mL.
- Hospitalization Days
- Control group 22 ± 6 vs Manipulation group 19 ± 5
days.
- Control group 22 ± 6 vs Manipulation group 19 ± 5
As a results, the paper showed patients got manipulated (similar to chiropractic adjustments) have significantly reduced pain, improved function, reduced hospital stay and associated costs, and avoidance of drugs and all the risks.
Comments from Dr. Alan Wu DC:
What a great study. This paper supports the fact patients went thought chest operation would received tremendous benefits from manipulated/adjustments. Adjustments should start within 5 days postoperative along with rehabilitation. Not only it reduced pain, increased function, and it also reduced financial cost as well. While Chiropractic has been stigmatized into musculoskeletal issue only, this is certainly not the case. The foundation of chiropractic is based on fixing Subluxation (mis-position of the bone), restore nerve communication between the brain and body in order to achieve highest bodily functions and healing. It is really a wonderful health care profession to keep us living optimally. As usual, should you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at info@ICONChiropractic.com and we will get back to you as soon as we can.
Yours in health,
Dr. Wu DC
ICON Chiropractic Center
References:
- Recca V., et all. Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment Improves Heart Surgery Outcomes: A randomized Controlled Trial. Ann Thorac Sure. 2017 Jul;104(1):145-152. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2016.09.110. Epub 2017 Jan 18
- Thanks To Dr. Dan Murphy DC for sharing this article. As usual, your work and dedication to this profession is tremendous and greatly appreciated.
