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The Benefits of Spinal Manipulation in 2025: Why HVLA Still Matters

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Chiropractic care has continued to evolve, but one technique remains a staple in spinal health: High-Velocity, Low-Amplitude (HVLA) spinal manipulation. 2) Reduction of spinal fixation: The thrust can break adhesions in the joint capsule and surrounding connective tissue, restoring normal motion.

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Top 10 Chiropractic Research Studies from 2025 (So Far)

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2025 May 16;16:1566764. Association Between Spinal Manipulation, Butalbital Prescription, and Medication Overuse Headache in Adults With Tension?Type 2025 May 20:1-9. Association between chiropractic spinal manipulation for sciatica and opioid-related adverse events: A retrospective cohort study.

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How Chiropractors Can Help Patients Conquer Headaches with SNAG Mobilizations

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A 2025 network meta-analysis of over 1,200 patients confirmed that SNAG mobilizations (sustained natural apophyseal glides) are among the most effective conservative treatments for cervicogenic headaches (CGH). (1) Dose-response and efficacy of spinal manipulation for care of cervicogenic headache: a dual-center randomized controlled trial.

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ACA recognizes outstanding contributions to chiropractic with 2025 Annual Awards

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The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) presented its 2025 Annual Awards last week during its annual meeting in Washington, D.C. The post ACA recognizes outstanding contributions to chiropractic with 2025 Annual Awards appeared first on Chiropractic Economics. Visit acatoday.org.

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The future of chiropractic: How can we address issues and evolve the profession?

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Both professions treat musculoskeletal conditions, yet as physical therapists increasingly integrate manual therapy and joint manipulation, the distinction between the two is becoming less clear to the public. Soft-tissue therapy, spinal manipulation and corrective exercises. Accessed June 9, 2025. Accessed June 9, 2025.

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How to implement occupational testing into your practice

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By providing a range of services beyond spinal manipulation, you can transform public perception and position your practice for success. This experience changes their perspective when you deliver services vastly different from just spinal manipulation, elevating you to healthcare team doctor not just manipulator.

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PCP Referrals to Chiropractors: What the Top Clinics Are Doing Differently

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Chiropractic and Spinal Manipulation: A Review of Research Trends, Evidence Gaps, and Guideline Recommendations. 2025 May 20;33:19. Together, these responses illustrate that while some barriers are systemic, others reflect missed opportunities to communicate value or initiate outreach. Why Would a PCP Not Refer?