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Chiropractic Defense Council fights to overturn Australian ban on spinal manipulation for babies

Chiropractic Economics

Six months after the Chiropractic Board of Australia removed its self-imposed ban on spinal manipulation in children age two and under, the outcry from government officials forced the ban’s reinstatement. While chiropractors in Australia are still permitted to treat babies, they are banned solely from spinal manipulation.

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The chiropractic approach to cardiovascular health

Chiropractic Economics

Studies have shown that chiropractic spinal manipulation can significantly lower blood pressure. Chiropractic adjustments and blood pressure Hypertension is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, contributing to arterial damage and reduced blood flow to the heart.

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Expert analysis: Did cervical spine manipulation cause the death of Katie May?

Chiropractic Economics

Published online January 21, 2022. Risk of stroke after chiropractic spinal manipulation in Medicare B beneficiaries aged 66 to 99 years with neck pain. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. Plausible Mechanisms of Causation of Immediate Stroke by Cervical Spine Manipulation: A Narrative Review. City News Service.

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Letter from the editor

Chiropractic Economics

For example, recent studies have shown the efficacy of spinal manipulative therapy at treating certain types of back pain without increasing the risk of stroke. 2022:30(10). Committing to evidence-based care will not only improve patient outcomes but enhance the credibility of the entire chiropractic profession.

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Chiropractic Treatment of Shoulder Pain and Weakness

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If a patient presents with a positive DIME test and a confirmed full-thickness tear of the supraspinatus, and conservative care (4-6 weeks of manual therapy, spinal manipulation, patient education, and rehab) has failed, surgery may be a viable option. Published 2022 Feb 18. Should I Refer a Patient to an Orthopedist?

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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. This case presents a unique circumstance of a fatal vertebral artery dissection after self-chiropractic manipulation." (4) 3) Fagundes et al.

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Top Chiropractic Research from 2023

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Multimodal approaches incorporating education, exercise, and spinal manipulation. SMT Does Not Cause Strokes (again) "The association between cervical spinal manipulation and cervical artery dissection is not causal in nature. The association between cervical artery dissection and spinal manipulation among US adults.