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Chiropractic research trends and current hotspots

Chiropractic Economics

Additionally, risks associated with spinal manipulation remain controversial in the literature. The second most frequently co-cited publication is Spine, followed by the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). The keyword appearing most frequently was spinal manipulation (861).

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How Chiropractors Can Help Patients Conquer Headaches with SNAG Mobilizations

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1, 3-5) Spinal Manipulation for Headaches & Migraines While SNAGs are an effective tool, spinal manipulation remains a foundational treatment for headache patients. 7) A major Spine Journal study found that SMT cuts symptomatic days in half , with a linear dose-response for improvement. (8) A delphi study.

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What does a chiropractor really do?

Beecher Chiropractic

Houston Chiropractor Comments: Chiropractors are healthcare professionals focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of musculoskeletal system disorders, particularly those affecting the spine. to identify spinal misalignments or other issues. To restore proper spinal alignment and joint mobility.

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What is dry needling and why is it so popular?

Chiropractic Economics

Dry needlings ability to resolve fundamental musculoskeletal problems, facilitate healing and improve overall therapy efficacy makes it an essential instrument in chiropractic practice. He argued that misalignments of the spine, and consequently the extremities, impair this intrinsic capacity and result in disease.

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How Chiropractic Care Can Help Improve Sleep Quality and Reduce Insomnia

Fisher Chiropractic

The Role of Chiropractic Care in Sleep Improvement Chiropractic care is a form of alternative medicine focused on diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal disorders, particularly those related to the spine. When the spine is misaligned, it can put pressure on nerves, leading to pain, discomfort, and disrupted sleep.

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Chiropractic Treatment of Shoulder Pain and Weakness

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Orthopedic testing helps isolate specific musculoskeletal tissues, sometimes eliciting pain, weakness, or a combination of both. Test Description: The patient is instructed to reach behind their back and slide their extended thumb as high up the spine as possible. These symptoms can occur individually or in combination.

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So, you want to be a chiropractic malpractice expert witness?

Chiropractic Economics

For example, having read excerpts from the 2001 Haldeman 1 study and 2008 Cassidy 2 study does not make you an expert on the SOC in cervical spine manipulation (CSM) and stroke. Reading the abstract from 2024 Trager 3 study does not make you an expert in lumbar spine manipulation and cauda equina syndrome.