THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION RECOGNIZES SPINAL MANIPULATION IN NEW LOWER-BACK PAIN GUIDELINE


“Tere is always something happening here,” says Dr. Vining. “Sometimes it’s quiet, but that belies the intensity. We are always communicating and collaborating with colleagues here in the building or across the country. It’s a building full of curious — maybe even a little bit skeptical — people and we are always pushing ideas forward.”


LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE As PCCR approaches its 30th year, the faculty have an eye on the future. You might expect that future to include big shiſts in thinking or a technological breakthrough, but PCCR is more focused on people and relationships. “When I think about the future, I see an even greater


degree of collaboration,” says Dr. Shannon. “Doing good research requires having the right partners. People are noticing the work happening at PCCR, and I think there will be more opportunities to expand our network and produce knowledge that helps patients live better lives.” Tanks to its focus on science and collaboration, the


future is already unfolding. “Te next 30 years is going to depend on relationships,” says Dr. Long. “Good research usually requires some advanced or specialized tools and technology, but the most important element is people. It’s finding the right people, supporting them and letting them work together to answer the questions that matter most to our field.”


The World Health Organization (WHO) has developed a guideline for proper management of chronic low-back pain (LBP) for the first time ever. Among the approved interventions, WHO recognizes spinal manipulative


therapy as


effective in the care of adults, including older people, with chronic primary LBP. Globally, LBP is the leading cause of disability,


impacting 619 million people. That number has gone up 60% since 1990. According to the WHO, “cases of LBP are expected to rise to an estimated 843 million by 2050, with the greatest growth anticipated in Africa and Asia, where populations are getting larger, and people are living longer.” The WHO states that people around the world “holistic,


deserve person-centered, equitable,


non-stigmatizing, non-discriminatory, integrated and coordinated” care. This newly developed guideline provides evidence-based direction for providers and indicates that spinal manipulative therapy can be a valuable and effective part of a patient’s care.


The new guideline was coordinated by the


Ageing and Health Unit, with further guidance from an independent methodologist. Guideline development relies on the findings of hundreds of research trials and publications,


just


those being produced by the Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research.


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