A 2020 animal study found that chiropractic adjustments showed reduce cartilage damage, lower joint inflammation, and support healthier bone—suggesting potential benefits for managing arthritis.

Activator Adjusting Instrument (AAI) 2012 review found to be a safe and effective tool for improving pain and function in conditions like spinal pain and TMJ dysfunction, with results comparable to manual chiropractic treatments.

A pilot trial found that chiropractic care, including Activator adjustments, may improve neck pain and dizziness in adults aged 65–85, with larger studies needed to confirm the results.

A study found that an applied kinesiology muscle test showed good diagnostic accuracy for detecting sacroiliac (SI) joint dysfunction. Researchers suggest it may be a useful clinical tool.

An article from the International College of Applied Kinesiology suggests core muscle weakness may contribute to low back pain and supports muscle testing and targeted treatment, though more research is needed.

A small pilot study found a 90.5% match between applied kinesiology muscle testing and lab results for food sensitivities. Authors note more rigorous research is needed.

A 2010 trial found that spinal manipulation and mobilization improved trunk flexibility and reduced stiffness in horses, supporting their use in veterinary care.

A 2010 study found that 6 weeks of non-surgical spinal decompression reduced pain and increased disc height in patients with disc-related low back pain, suggesting it may support disc health and pain relief.

A 2012 review argues that improvements in animals after chiropractic care, who lack human placebo effects, support that spinal manipulation has real, measurable benefits beyond just belief.