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Top 10 Chiropractic Research Studies from 2025 (So Far)

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Top Cervicogenic Headache Care: SMT & SNAGs "In patients with cervicogenic headache, sustained natural apophyseal glides (SNAG) mobilization can significantly improve pain and function, with benefits maintained in the long-term. Frontiers in Neurology. 2025 May 16;16:1566764. Trager RJ, Williamson TJ, Makineni PS, Morris LH.

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How Chiropractors Can Help Patients Conquer Headaches with SNAG Mobilizations

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Headaches remain one of the most common reasons patients seek chiropractic care, and research continues to show that chiropractors play a key role in relieving them. 2) Unlike passive mobilizations, SNAGs often involve active patient movement, making them ideal for at-home exercises and self-care programs.

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Chiropractic research trends and current hotspots

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These pieces of research tell us which manipulative techniques work for which conditions, how different demographics of patients may respond to a specific treatment and more. Additionally, risks associated with spinal manipulation remain controversial in the literature.

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Medicare Part B’s advance beneficiary notice

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Since the ABN form is mandatory only when the otherwise covered service may not be covered that visit, it simply means that it only applies to manual manipulation of the spine when it doesn’t meet Medicare’s definition of medical necessity. The patient is directed to select from among three options when signing the ABN form.

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Eagle Syndrome: A Chiropractic Perspective

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If left undetected, it can lead to unnecessary interventions and prolonged patient suffering. Differential diagnosis should exclude TMJ disorders, neuralgias, and cervical spine pathologies. (1) Chiropractic Management of Eagle Syndrome Research on the use of spinal manipulation for Eagle Syndrome is limited.

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What does a chiropractor really do?

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Houston Chiropractor Comments: Chiropractors are healthcare professionals focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of musculoskeletal system disorders, particularly those affecting the spine. To restore proper spinal alignment and joint mobility. To educate patients on how to maintain good musculoskeletal health.

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What is dry needling and why is it so popular?

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The ubiquity of dry needling illustrates the increasing trend of integrating various therapy modalities, as it combines scientific rigor with practical application, offering patients a safe and effective means of pain alleviation and improved functionality.