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Top 10 Chiropractic Research Studies from 2025 (So Far)

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Additionally, cervical spine manipulation may be the most effective short-term intervention for reducing pain and disability compared to mobilization, massage, and exercise, although clinician expertise appears to be an important factor." Analysis of kinematic and kinetic changes in scoliosis following spinal manipulation.

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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) 2018 Feb 23.

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Temporal Trends and Geographic Variations in the Supply of Clinicians Who Provide Spinal Manipulation to Medicare Beneficiaries: A Serial Cross-Sectional Study

ChiroOrg

Since SM is recommended for first-line treatment of low back pain, adequate access to SM is needed to provide equitable spine care for older US adults. The overall supply of SM providers under Medicare is declining, while the supply of nonchiropractors who provide SM is growing.

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Eagle Syndrome: A Chiropractic Perspective

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Differential diagnosis should exclude TMJ disorders, neuralgias, and cervical spine pathologies. (1) 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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Medicare Part B’s advance beneficiary notice

Chiropractic Economics

Let’s interpret the Act as it relates to chiropractic spinal adjustments. 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.

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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. Here’s a more detailed look at what chiropractors do: 1.