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Top Chiropractic Research from 2024: Elevating Evidence-Based Care

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This blog distills key findings and themes from this years chiropractic studies, spotlighting the benefits of spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) and other chiropractic interventions. From reducing opioid dependence to improving functional outcomes , these chiropractic studies affirm our role as leaders in musculoskeletal health.

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Chiropractic Treatment of Shoulder Pain and Weakness

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Orthopedic testing helps isolate specific musculoskeletal tissues, sometimes eliciting pain, weakness, or a combination of both. Published 2022 Feb 18. The New Dynamic Isokinetic Manipulation Examination (DIME) is a Highly-Sensitive Secondary Screening Tool for Supraspinatus Full-Thickness Tears. 2022;6(3):495-499.

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7 New Research Findings Every DC Needs to Know About Rotator Cuff Injuries

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Top Rotator Cuff Injury Test The accuracy of diagnostic tests for rotator cuff injuries varies, but a BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders systematic review quantified the reliability of several common assessments. 2022 Dec 6. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders. Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy. 2024 Dec 19;25:1028.

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Chiropractic Treatment of Cervicogenic Headaches

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Treatment Approach 2: Spinal Manipulation for Cervicogenic Headaches A survey of 381 chiropractors revealed that over 80% of plans for recent-onset headaches required fewer than ten visits, scheduled at 1-2 visits per week for less than eight total weeks. Musculoskelet Sci Pract. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. A delphi study.

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The chiropractic approach to cardiovascular health

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DCs focus on diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal disorders, particularly those related to the spine, with the belief that spinal health impacts the nervous system and, consequently, the function of various organs. Studies have shown that chiropractic spinal manipulation can significantly lower blood pressure.

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5 Effective Cervicogenic Headache Treatments

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Spinal Manipulation Chiropractors appreciate that cervicogenic headaches stem from mechanical dysfunctions in the upper spine. Given this, it comes as no surprise that mechanical cervicogenic headache treatments, including spinal manipulation, are the most effective therapeutic approach for relieving these headaches.

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