The effect of spinal manipulation of the cervical spine on bio-markers related to pai

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Examine how the mechanical stimuli originated fromHigh-Velocity Low-Amplitude Thrust (HVLAT) manipulation of the cervical spine can modify neuropeptide expression in symptomatic subjects increasing the plasma concentration of Oxytocin, Neurotensin, Orexin A and Cortisol in the blood of subjects with non-specific mechanical cervical spine pain