A review of literature was conducted to evaluate the relationship of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) dynamics in disease and health, and the possible effects that spinal biomechanical abberations may have on this relationship. It is generally accepted that one of the prime functions of the CSF is to provide lymphatic drainage for the central nervous system (CNS) - brain and spinal cord. It is also generally accepted that the CSF has one of the smallest time-constants of any body fluid. As a consequence of these two considerations, stagnant or altered CSF flow can have deleterious effects on CNS function. It is then hypothesized that biomechanical aberrations of the spinal column may adversely affect CSF flow and CNS function, and that this cause-effect relationship may be a common physiological denominator which links various - although seemingly different but often equally effective - chiropactic manipulative technics together.
Author keywords: Cerebrospinal fluid dynamics, spinal biomechanical abberations, subluxation, manipulative technics, chiropractic
Author affiliation: Intern, New York Chiropractic College.
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