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Chiropractic Treatment of Shoulder Pain and Weakness

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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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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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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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7 New Research Findings Every DC Needs to Know About Rotator Cuff Injuries

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Manual Therapy Enhances Outcomes Multiple studies in prior years underscored the effectiveness of spinal manipulation and manual therapy as a cornerstone treatment for rotator cuff tendinopathy. (9-11) 2022 Dec 6. Diener GL, Spahn G, Hofmann GO. Zeitschrift fr Orthopdie und Unfallchirurgie.

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The chiropractic approach to cardiovascular health

Chiropractic Economics

Studies have shown that chiropractic spinal manipulation can significantly lower blood pressure. Chiropractic adjustments and blood pressure Hypertension is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, contributing to arterial damage and reduced blood flow to the heart.

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5 Effective Cervicogenic Headache Treatments

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Spinal Manipulation Chiropractors appreciate that cervicogenic headaches stem from mechanical dysfunctions in the upper spine. Given this, it comes as no surprise that mechanical cervicogenic headache treatments, including spinal manipulation, are the most effective therapeutic approach for relieving these headaches.

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Expert analysis: Did cervical spine manipulation cause the death of Katie May?

Chiropractic Economics

Published online January 21, 2022. Risk of stroke after chiropractic spinal manipulation in Medicare B beneficiaries aged 66 to 99 years with neck pain. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. Plausible Mechanisms of Causation of Immediate Stroke by Cervical Spine Manipulation: A Narrative Review. City News Service.