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Letter from the editor

Chiropractic Economics

For example, recent studies have shown the efficacy of spinal manipulative therapy at treating certain types of back pain without increasing the risk of stroke. 2022:30(10). Committing to evidence-based care will not only improve patient outcomes but enhance the credibility of the entire chiropractic profession.

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Chiropractic Treatment of Shoulder Pain and Weakness

ChiroUp

If a patient presents with a positive DIME test and a confirmed full-thickness tear of the supraspinatus, and conservative care (4-6 weeks of manual therapy, spinal manipulation, patient education, and rehab) has failed, surgery may be a viable option. Published 2022 Feb 18. Should I Refer a Patient to an Orthopedist?

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Top Chiropractic Research from 2024: Elevating Evidence-Based Care

ChiroUp

This blog distills key findings and themes from this years chiropractic studies, spotlighting the benefits of spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) and other chiropractic interventions. This case presents a unique circumstance of a fatal vertebral artery dissection after self-chiropractic manipulation." (4) 3) Fagundes et al.

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Top Chiropractic Research from 2023

ChiroUp

Multimodal approaches incorporating education, exercise, and spinal manipulation. SMT Does Not Cause Strokes (again) "The association between cervical spinal manipulation and cervical artery dissection is not causal in nature. The association between cervical artery dissection and spinal manipulation among US adults.

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Personalized Care at Chiropractic in Near Me

Any Spine

According to a 2022 study published in the Journal of Urban Health, proximity to care increases adherence to treatment plans by up to 28%. Data published in the Journal of Patient Experience (2022) indicates that treatment plans crafted with active patient involvement improve recovery rates by nearly 30%.

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Chiropractic Treatment of Cervicogenic Headaches

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Treatment Approach 2: Spinal Manipulation for Cervicogenic Headaches A survey of 381 chiropractors revealed that over 80% of plans for recent-onset headaches required fewer than ten visits, scheduled at 1-2 visits per week for less than eight total weeks. 2022 Nov 1;70(11):11-2. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2016 Feb 6;17(1):64 5.

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Revolutionize Your Migraine Management: The Top 10 Chiropractic Tools of 2024

ChiroUp

Spinal Manipulation for Migraines Several clinical trials and research studies suggest that spinal manipulation is an appropriate treatment for migraine headaches. Another paper demonstrated a “significant reduction” of migraine intensity in almost half of those patients receiving spinal manipulation.

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