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Chiropractic Future Strategic Plan announces new leadership

Chiropractic Economics

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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Nutrition and social support important for hip fracture recovery

Chiropractic Economics

This provides DCs with two areas to focus on when making recommendations for patients with this type of injury. However, in cases where a fracture occurs, research suggests that providing patients with certain nutritional and social recommendations may enhance their recovery. Annual hip fracture rates are expected to double by 2050.

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Happy Chiropractic Founders Day!

Chiropractic Economics

His patient — Harvey Lillard, custodian of the Ryan Building in downtown Davenport, Iowa, where Palmer had an office — returned the following day to express his gratitude to Palmer for the relief he felt. Palmer, performed the first chiropractic adjustment and changed the course of history. “Under the leadership of D.D.’s s son, B.J.

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

Chiropractic Economics

If patients are prescribed a tricyclic antidepressant or corticosteroid to help deal with pain, this can negatively affect their sleep as well. Combatting pain and sleep difficulties together What can patients do when facing pain and sleep disturbances?

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Nutrition and social support important for hip fracture recovery

Chiropractic Economics

This provides DCs with two areas to focus on when making recommendations for patients with this type of hip fracture injury. However, in cases where a fracture occurs, research suggests that providing patients with certain nutritional and social recommendations may enhance their recovery.

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Brachioradial Pruritus: The Neuropathic Itch Every DC Should Recognize

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2) Chiropractors routinely encounter patients with neuropathic itching, particularly conditions like brachioradial pruritus, as they often stem from cervical spine dysfunction and nerve irritation. 9) Neuropathic itch is more common in patients with systemic triggers like sensory polyneuropathy (e.g.,

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The secret cause of inflamaging lies deep within the gut

Chiropractic Economics

If you’re like most doctors of chiropractic, you see a lot of the same health issues in your patients day in and day out. As a DC, you are repeatedly confronted with chronic pain patients who may respond well to your chiropractic care, but likely not well enough. 2019:7546047. 2019; 4(4):623-632. 2023;64(2):109-122.