Research Progress on Manual Therapy for Cervical Spondylotic Radiculopathy Based on the Theory of “Tendon-Bone Balance with Tendon Priority”
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: Cervical spondylotic radiculopathy (CSR) is a prevalent and frequently encountered condition in clinical practice, with the highest prevalence among the six subtypes of cervical spondylosis.Drawing on recent academic research, recent studies have identified "tendon-bone imbalance" (characterized by bone misalignment and tendon displacement) as the fundamental pathogenesis of CSR.Manual therapy based on the principle of "tendon-bone balance with tendon priority" serves as the core approach to restoring this balance and addressing CSR at its root.This review systematically examines the theoretical framework of "tendon-bone balance with tendon priority", summarizes current research on the mechanisms underlying manual therapy for CSR, and provides a detailed overview of major domestic and international manual therapy schools and their clinical evidence.Furthermore, it analyzes existing challenges in current manual therapy protocols and offers insights for future research directions.
Source: Traditional Chinese Medicine
Author: 亮 马
Subfield: Pharmacology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W7204162830