Presenter: Robb Russell, DC | Veterans Administration (VA) Integrated Clinical Practice Residency, United
States
Presentation Type: Oral Presentation
Title: Neurological effects of spinal manipulation: What do we know?
🔬 Presentation
Highlights
• Clinical Context: Spinal manipulation (SM) is widely used across
chiropractic, osteopathy, physical therapy, and integrative healthcare for
managing musculoskeletal pain.
• Evidence Base: International clinical guidelines recommend SM as a
non-pharmacological approach for low back pain, neck pain, and cervicogenic
headaches.
• Neurological Focus: Emerging research suggests SM may influence
neurological mechanisms beyond local musculoskeletal effects.
• Key Findings:
▪ Reduction of central sensitization and modulation of pain pathways
▪ Changes in cortical processing and motor control
▪ Effects on autonomic nervous system balance
▪ Improved proprioception and sensorimotor integration
▪ Potential short-term neuroplastic changes
• Research Insight: While neurological effects are supported in
literature, long-term clinical implications require further investigation.
👨⚕️ About
the Speaker
Robb Russell, DC, is Assistant Vice President & Clinical Chief of Staff at
SCU Health and an attending chiropractic physician with the VA Greater Los
Angeles Healthcare System.
• Over 40 years of clinical and academic experience
• Published in peer-reviewed scientific journals
• Speaker at healthcare conferences across six continents
• Co-author of book chapters advancing clinical education and practice
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Event: International Conference on Neurology and Neuroscience
📅 March 23–25, 2026
📍 Singapore & Online
🌐 Website:
https://neurocareconference.com/
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