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A letter from the editor: Integrated treatments

Chiropractic Economics

According to Mark Sanna, DC, “From human cellular tissue products and platelet-rich plasma therapy to ozone and peptide therapies, regenerative medicine is transforming the way musculoskeletal conditions, joint health and overall patient wellness are managed.”

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Academy of Chiropractic surpasses 2 million chiropractic patient referrals

Chiropractic Economics

A cornerstone of this success is the Academy’s joint providership collaboration with Cleveland University Kansas City, Chiropractic and Health Sciences, and the State University of New York at Buffalo, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.

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Treating cervicogenic headaches with dry needling and manual therapy

Chiropractic Economics

9 Since that review, another article explored superficial and deep dry needling to treat cervicogenic headache. For this discussion, we will define the upper cervical spine as the atlantooccipital joint, the axio-atlantal joint and the joints of the C2-3 segment. This is often termed a rams horn presentation.

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High-intensity laser therapy in acute injury care

Chiropractic Economics

This article outlines the rationale for using HILT across the injury cycle and discusses the DC’s role in delivering nonpharmacologic, performance-centered injury care. We use it in tandem with movement analysis, joint mobilization and progressive rehabilitation.

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Think Outside the Ortho Box: A Case Study In Unexpected Bruising

ChiroUp

However, she was alarmed by the discoloration, fearing she had done significant damage to the joint. This case challenges the assumption that bruising equals musculoskeletal trauma. Instead, it reveals the vascular fragility that may be present in older adults and underscores the importance of clinical discernment.

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The body’s own cannabinoid system for healing

Chiropractic Economics

This article explores the ECS, its role in health and disease and how it can be leveraged in chiropractic and integrative care to support the body’s natural healing processes. 6 For DCs, this is particularly relevant as many of the conditions treated, such as joint pain, back pain and soft tissue injuries, involve inflammatory processes.

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Common Sports Injuries Your Chiropractor Can Treat

Fisher Chiropractic

In this article, we'll discuss some of the most common sports injuries and how chiropractic care can assist in your recovery. By realigning the spine and joints, they can alleviate pressure on nerves and improve overall function. However, they can also lead to injuries that might sideline you for weeks or even months.