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Chiropractic Future Strategic Plan announces new leadership

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This milestone, noted the organizations press release, marks continued progress on the shared vision first outlined at The Future of Chiropractic Forum in November 2019, where stakeholders united to develop a comprehensive, profession-wide strategic plan. For more information, visit chiropracticfuture.org.

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A letter from the editor

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Heres what he has to say: Empowering health For decades, the healthcare industry has been dominated by a pharmaceutical-first approach. An American boy born in 2019 could expect to take prescription drugs for 48% of his life. An American girl born in 2019 could expect to take prescription drugs for 60% of her life.

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Parker University extends president’s contract until 2030

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Accomplishments and accolades One of Morgan’s most showcased accomplishments includes his demonstrated ability to organize and delegate to get Parker University up and running within one week of the 2019 tornado that directly hit and destroyed much of the Dallas, Texas, campus.

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Chiropractic Treatment of Shoulder Pain and Weakness

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2019) found that both operative and nonoperative groups reported improved pain and functional outcome scores. (3) With a combination of targeted rehabilitation, education, and, when necessary, referral to an orthopedist, patients can experience meaningful improvements in their shoulder health. However, research by Jones et al.

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Chronic Pain in the US: A call to action for DCs

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According to a recent report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 24% of adults experienced chronic pain in 2023, a significant increase from 2019. It also drags down mental health, leading to higher rates of anxiety, depression and even opioid misuse a tragic path many take when they feel they have no other options.

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Texas Chiropractic College alumni serve on Paris Olympics medical team

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Chris Thomas, DC, a 2019 graduate of Texas Chiropractic College (TCC), and Asdrubal Lopez, DC, a 2010 TCC graduate, served on an elite medical team at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Our Moody Health Center is open to the public and has been serving Pasadena and surrounding communities since June 2000.

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Sleep issues and musculoskeletal pain: A two-way street with numerous influences

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They also tend to have greater disability and increased mental health risks associated with depression, anxiety, catastrophizing and suicidal ideation. If patients are prescribed a tricyclic antidepressant or corticosteroid to help deal with pain, this can negatively affect their sleep as well.