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Part 1: Why taking NSAIDs for arthritis worsens the condition

Chiropractic Economics

29, 2002, the New York Times published an article discussing the prevalence of kidney disease in the NBA and basketball players’ tendency to take large amounts of ibuprofen to help deal with post-exertion aches and pains. Chiropractic care can help, of course, with its natural, drug-free manual therapy techniques.

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Brachioradial Pruritus: The Neuropathic Itch Every DC Should Recognize

ChiroUp

Fast Fact Chiropractic care Effective brachioradial pruritus treatment focuses on addressing cervical spine-related dysfunction, improving neurodynamics, and providing symptom relief. 2002 Dec;20(4):186-90. How Is Brachioradial Pruritus Treated? The Journal of dermatology. 2007 May;34(5):315-9. Acupuncture in Medicine.

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Chiropractic Research

ABCA

A growing list of research studies demonstrate that chiropractic care is both safe and effective. The evidence strongly supports the natural, whole-body and cost-effective approach of chiropractic care for a variety of conditions. Following are excerpts and summaries from a few of the more recent studies.

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Patient compliance: The five best ways to get patients to follow your treatment plan

Chiropractic Economics

Just like core principles guide the practice of chiropractic care, patient retention and patient compliance thrive on specific strategies. In the context of chiropractic care, providing regular feedback is the first “F” and a powerful tool for boosting patient compliance and loyalty.

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Pain Education for Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain

Palmer College of Chiropractic

Considering most patients seek chiropractic care for pain-related problems (2), a natural question arises: What research is available to inform patient education about pain? These intended outcomes strongly suggest education should be thought of as a distinct clinical intervention, like spinal manipulation and motor control training.

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Chiropractic X-ray Utilization: Trends and Insights

ChiroUp

Reliability and validity of lumbosacral spine radiograph reading by chiropractors, chiropractic radiologists, and medical radiologists. 2002 Sep 1;27(17):1926-33. Interpretation of Abnormal Lumbosacra Spine Radiographs: A Test Comparing Students, Clinicians, Radiology Residents, and Radiologists in Medicine and Chiropractic.

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Empowering Women in Chiropractic - Current Research for Your Practice

League of Chiropractic Women

Click here for the best Chiropractic Malpractice Insurance When the patients know the benefits they get with chiropractic care, it can only go up from there. Now, one piece of this particular study was within this study we had an increase in chiropractic care. From 19% in 2002 to 36.7 Help me get it higher.