Chiropractic

What’s actually happening when you crack your knuckles?

By Megan Thielkingmegan.thielking@vox.com Feb 17, 2015, 11:00am EST There’s a long-held myth that cracking your knuckles can give you arthritis. The sound definitely might cause the people around you to cringe, but what’s making those noises and is it actually bad for you? Is cracking your knuckles bad for you? You might wince when you […]

Comparison of Spinal Manipulation Methods and Usual Medical Care for Acute and Subacute Low Back Pain

Comparison of Spinal Manipulation Methods and Usual Medical Care for Acute and Subacute Low Back Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial Schneider, Michael DC, PhD; Haas, Mitchell DC, MA; Glick, Ronald MD; Stevans, Joel DC; Landsittel, Doug PhD Spine: 15 February 2015 Vol. 40 – Issue 4: p 209–217 Abstract Study Design. Randomized controlled trial with […]

Risk of Traumatic Injury Associated With Chiropractic Spinal Manipulation in Medicare Part B Beneficiaries Aged 66 to 99 Years

Whedon, James M. DC, MS; Mackenzie, Todd A. PhD; Phillips, Reed B. DC, PhD; Lurie, Jon D. MD, MS Spine: 15 February 2015 Vol. 40 – Issue 4: p 264–270 Abstract Study Design. Retrospective cohort study. Objective. In older adults with a neuromusculoskeletal complaint, to evaluate risk of injury to the head, neck, or trunk after […]

Comparison of spinal manipulation methods and usual medical care for acute and subacute low back pain: a randomized clinical trial

Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2015 Feb 15;40(4):209-17. doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000000724. Michael Schneider PMID: 25423308 PMCID: PMC4326596 DOI: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000000724 Abstract Study design: Randomized controlled trial with follow-up to 6 months. Objective: This was a comparative effectiveness trial of manual-thrust manipulation (MTM) versus mechanical-assisted manipulation (MAM); and manipulation versus usual medical care (UMC). Summary of background data: Low […]

Does cervical spine manipulation reduce pain in people with degenerative cervical radiculopathy? A systematic review of the evidence, and a meta-analysis

Clin Rehabil. 2016 Feb;30(2):145-55. doi: 10.1177/0269215515570382. Epub 2015 Feb 13. Liguo Zhu 1, Xu Wei 2, Shangquan Wang 3 PMID: 25681406 DOI: 10.1177/0269215515570382 Abstract Objective: To access the effectiveness and safety of cervical spine manipulation for cervical radiculopathy. Data sources: PubMed, the Cochrane Central Registry of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) in the Cochrane Library, EMBASE, Chinese […]

How Much Treatment is Necessary? Understanding Measurement Outcomes

FEBRUARY 10, 2015 BY CHIROTRUST The cost of healthcare is extremely high in the United States. According to the California HealthCare Foundation, these are the most recent numbers (1): United States Health Care Spending 2012 2014(projected) Total Health Spending $2.8 Trillion $3.1 Trillion Health Care as Share of GDP 17.2% 18.3% Per Capita Spending $8,915 […]

Manual therapy for cervicogenic dizziness: Long-term outcomes of a randomised trial.

Man Ther. 2015 Feb;20(1):148-56. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2014.08.003. Epub 2014 Aug 27. Manual therapy for cervicogenic dizziness: Long-term outcomes of a randomised trial. Reid SA1, Callister R2, Snodgrass SJ2, Katekar MG2, Rivett DA2. Author information Abstract Manual therapy is effective for reducing cervicogenic dizziness, a disabling and persistent problem, in the short term. This study investigated the effects of sustained natural apophyseal […]

The use of validated outcome measures in the chiropractic care of pregnant patients: A systematic review of the literature

Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2015 May;21(2):131-6. doi: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2015.01.003. Epub 2015 Feb 7. Joel Alcantara 1, Joey D Alcantara 2, Junjoe Alcantara 3 PMID: 25735593 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2015.01.003 Abstract Background: Healthcare systems recognize the need to incorporate patient-reported outcomes as part of their clinical and research measures. We performed this review on the use of validated outcome […]

Peripheral Oxidative Stress Blood Markers in Patients With Chronic Back or Neck Pain Treated With High-Velocity, Low-Amplitude Manipulation

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics VOLUME 38, ISSUE 2, P119-129, FEBRUARY 2015 Carolina Kolberg, BSc (Chiro), PhD Open Access Published:  December 05, 2014DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmpt.2014.11.003 Abstract Objective The purpose of this study was to investigate oxidative-stress parameters in individuals with chronic neck or back pain after 5 weeks of treatment with high-velocity, low-amplitude (HVLA) spinal manipulation. […]

Risk of Stroke After Chiropractic Spinal Manipulation in Medicare B Beneficiaries Aged 66 to 99 Years With Neck Pain

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics VOLUME 38, ISSUE 2, P93-101, FEBRUARY 2015 James M. Whedon, DC, MS Published:  January 14, 2015DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmpt.2014.12.001 Abstract Objective The purpose of this study was to quantify risk of stroke after chiropractic spinal manipulation, as compared to evaluation by a primary care physician, for Medicare beneficiaries aged 66 to 99 […]

Use of complementary health approaches among children aged 4-17 years in the United States: National Health Interview Survey, 2007-2012

Natl Health Stat Report. 2015 Feb 10:(78):1-19. Use of complementary health approaches among children aged 4-17 years in the United States: National Health Interview Survey, 2007-2012 Lindsey I Black PMID: 25671583 PMCID: PMC4562218 Abstract Objective: This report presents national estimates of the use of complementary health approaches among children aged 4-17 years in the United […]

Disfigured Soldier Speaks Out In Las Vegas for Veterans Suffering Pain, Injuries

February 6, 2015 By KEITH ROGERS LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL The standing ovation for retired Army Staff Sgt. Shilo Harris was so long and loud that he pulled his ears off — the artificial ones doctors had made for him during his long road to recovery from a bomb blast in Iraq. The impromptu act was […]

Woman sues chiropractor for acupuncture mishap

Preston Phillips 11:19 PM, Feb 4, 2015 SAN DIEGO – A local woman is suing a chiropractor, claiming his botched acupuncture procedure led to a collapsed lung and thousands in medical bills. Jaime Del Fierro is suing for thousands in hospital bills and damages that she claims to have incurred following what she calls a […]

Chiropractic in the Superbowl

This Sunday over 111 million people will tune into watch the SuperBowl. Behind the scenes both teams and coaches have been fine tuning their game plans as they prepare for the biggest game of their lives. As part of the players preparation there have been a few lucky individuals with direct access to care for these athletes. […]

World Federation of Chiropractic – The suggested reading list for chiropractic

The suggested reading list for chiropractic WFC Publishes New Online Reading List Monday January 26, 2015 The World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC) is pleased to announce the debut of an important, online, free service for the chiropractic profession and the public it serves – a Suggested Reading List of key research papers. When you want […]

Chiropractic Added to Joint Commission Standard on Pain Management

ACA News – January/February 2015 Chiropractic Added to Joint Commission Standard on Pain Management – Lori A. Burkhart THE CHIROPRACTIC PROFESSION GOT OFF TO A GREAT START in 2015 as the Joint Commission revised its pain management standard to include chiropractic services. Clinical experts in pain management who provide input into the commission’s standards affirmed […]

Optum Texas – Leveraging Data to Improve the Quality and Affordability of Spine Care

Texas Version 1/21/2015 Dave Elton, D.C. | SVP Clinical Programs, Optum Physical Health | david.elton@optum.com Objectives: • Share insights obtained from a unique data set and analytic approach • Support your efforts to improve spine care • Illustrate importance of the first provider seen by a patient with back pain • Invite potential collaboration opportunities […]

Satisfaction Survey: Overall, patients reported a high level of satisfaction with the benefits of their chiropractic care

Patients’ experiences and expectations of chiropractic care: a national cross-sectional survey Hugh MacPherson Chiropractic & Manual Therapies 2015, 23:3 doi:10.1186/s12998-014-0049-0 Published: 16 January 2015 Abstract Background Not enough is understood about patients’ views of chiropractic care. The aims of this research were to explore patients’ experiences and expectations, their perceptions of benefits and risks, and […]

Manual and manipulative therapy in addition to rehabilitation for osteoarthritis of the knee

J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2015 Jan;38(1):1-21.e2. doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2014.10.002. Epub 2014 Nov 20. Manual and manipulative therapy in addition to rehabilitation for osteoarthritis of the knee: assessor-blind randomized pilot trial. Dwyer L1, Parkin-Smith GF2, Brantingham JW3, Korporaal C4, Cassa TK5, Globe G6, Bonnefin D7, Tong V8. Author information Abstract OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to examine the methodological integrity, sample size requirements, […]

Manipulative therapy and rehabilitation for recurrent ankle sprain with functional instability

J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2015 Jan;38(1):22-34. doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2014.10.001. Epub 2014 Nov 6. Manipulative therapy and rehabilitation for recurrent ankle sprain with functional instability: a short-term, assessor-blind, parallel-group randomized trial. Lubbe D1, Lakhani E2, Brantingham JW3, Parkin-Smith GF4, Cassa TK5, Globe GA6, Korporaal C7. Author information Abstract OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to compare manipulative therapy (MT) plus rehabilitation to rehabilitation […]