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Chiropractic research trends and current hotspots

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To help break the data down, a group of researchers examined chiropractic research trends from 1920 to 2023. This changed in 1996, when research started to take an upward trend, growing explosively between 2008 and 2023. Their findings were published in Complementary Therapies in Medicine in June 2024, and here’s what they found.

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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. Imaging studies, such as cervical X-rays or MRIs, are generally unnecessary but may help identify underlying cervical spine abnormalities (i.e.,

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Top Chiropractic Research from 2023

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2023 Mar 23. European Spine Journal. 2023 Jul 8:1-8. A 2023 Journal of Chiropractic Medicine study showed “[upper cervical manipulation] did not appear to alter blood flow parameters of the vertebral artery and internal carotid arteries." 2023 Mar 1;39(3):138-46. 2023 Apr 7:101751. European Spine Journal.

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A comprehensive guide to attaining spinal stability

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The ability of the spine to maintain its structural integrity and control during movement and loading is best termed spinal stability. A stable spine is critical for preventing injuries, optimizing functional performance and alleviating chronic pain. This condition can result from: Degenerative changes (e.g., Bosu ball).

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Heat vs. Cold Therapy: Which is Best for Musculoskeletal Injuries

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2023 Jun;32(11-12):2455-2465. 2023 Feb;12(1):93-110. The Spine Journal. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 2024 Oct 1;58(20):1215-23. Hsu YY, Chen CJ, Wu SH, Chen KH. Cold intervention for relieving migraine symptoms: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Clin Nurs. doi: 10.1111/jocn.16368. Epub 2022 May 20. PMID: 35596276.

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

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24% of US adults experienced chronic pain in 2023. 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. We see the entrepreneur whos pushing through pain to keep their business running but knows theyre running on empty.

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Top Chiropractic Research from 2024: Elevating Evidence-Based Care

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SMT and Cervical Artery Dissection: Debunking Myths This year, multiple studies reaffirmed that cervical spine manipulation (CSM) is not causally linked to cervical artery dissection (CAD). "In There was] no convincing evidence of the causation of cervical artery dissection by cervical spine manipulation in a healthy cervical spine." (2)