Efficacy of spinal chiropractic manipulative therapy for adjusting the relationship between cervical facet joints to treat headache caused by acute mountain sickness SCMT can be used to relieve AMS-induced headache, dizziness, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation of people traveling rapidly to high altitudes, but the symptoms were only evaluated for 24 hours. SCMT may be suitable for the management of AMS for patients who want to avoid drugs and oxygen inhalation.

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