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Chiropractic research trends and current hotspots

Chiropractic Economics

For example, from the early 1990s to the early 2000s, cervical vertebrae and injury were among the trending keywords. Fast forward to 2015 to today and the top trending keywords include quality of life, musculoskeletal pain , chronic pain, and skills. Certain keywords have also trended at different points in time.

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Shining a light on back pain

Musculoskeletal Australia

The spine is made up of bones (vertebrae) stacked together to form a loose ‘S’-shaped column. Each vertebra is cushioned by spongy tissue called intervertebral discs. Pairs of small joints (facet joints) connect vertebrae to one another. Vertebrae can become so porous and brittle that they break easily, causing pain.

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Shining a light on back pain

Musculoskeletal Australia

The spine is made up of bones (vertebrae) stacked together to form a loose ‘S’-shaped column. Each vertebra is cushioned by spongy tissue called intervertebral discs. Pairs of small joints (facet joints) connect vertebrae to one another. Vertebrae can become so porous and brittle that they break easily, causing pain.

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Meditrac: The Future of Traction is Movement-Based

The Evidence Based Chiropractor

This escaped fluid exerts pressure on the nerve roots that run along both sides of the vertebrae, causing pain and dysfunction. A healthy spine is composed of healthy discs "sandwiched" between two vertebrae. The herniated disc also becomes a structural weak point in the spine itself.