Remove 2024 Remove Pain Management Remove Treatment
article thumbnail

The benefits of CBD for pain management

Chiropractic Economics

The acceptance of CBD for pain management is taking hold in chiropractic. As a result, many DCs are continually exploring complementary therapies, such as the use of CBD for pain management, that align with this philosophy. This is particularly important for patients anxious about their pain or the chiropractic process.

article thumbnail

Cannabinoids may help reduce musculoskeletal pain when used short-term

Chiropractic Economics

Cannabinoids may provide short-term pain relief A 2020 systematic review and meta-analysis involved 36 trials with a total of 4,006 participants experiencing chronic pain not due to cancer. While not all reported positive effects, some finding no difference in pain after cannabinoid treatment, many did.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Principles for providing advice about cannabis products for pain

Chiropractic Economics

Researchers from the University of Michigan Medical Center, New York’s Hospital for Special Surgery and Weill Cornell Medicine offer three principles that can help inform your response, providing you the ability to thoughtfully integrate these products into a patient’s treatment plan. #1.

article thumbnail

The top 6 common myths about chiropractic treatment

Canadian Chiropractic Association

In January 2024, the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association (CLHIA), which represents Canada’s life and health insurance companies, issued an industry statement on the requirements of physician referrals. 5 Adjustments are painful In general, adjustments or joint manipulations do not hurt. McHardy, A., Hoskins, W., Pollard, H.,

article thumbnail

Chiropractic care for arthritis

Canadian Chiropractic Association

Currently, in Canada, arthritis impacts 6 million people – that number is expected to grow to by 50 per cent (9 million) by 2024. [1] 1] Managing arthritis can be challenging due to the natural progression of aging joints over time, and sometimes exasperated by long wait times to see a family physician.

article thumbnail

Unlock the potential of Medicare Advantage in chiropractic care

Chiropractic Economics

The surge in the aging population’s preference for nonsurgical and drug-free pain management solutions positions chiropractic care as a central player in modern healthcare. Central to this evolving scenario is Medicare Advantage (MA), a program offering many opportunities for chiropractic services.

article thumbnail

Time to start thinking big: The 27th Annual Salary and Expense Survey

Chiropractic Economics

The year 2024 marks the fourth time we have asked this question in our survey: Are you a minority-owned practice or do you work for a minority-owned practice? About 86% reported patient treatment as their major source of income, which is more than in 2023. The percentages have not been very encouraging.