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The chiropractic approach to cardiovascular health

Chiropractic Economics

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. The heart is particularly affected by nerves originating from the cervical and thoracic spine. Meier T, et al.

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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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2024 chiropractic case studies find benefits for complex patients

Chiropractic Economics

This article explores three 2024 chiropractic case studies finding benefits for patients with musculoskeletal issues combined with liver cancer, itchy back syndrome and tongue-tie. #1. These images showed abnormal alignment, degeneration and narrowing in the cervical spine.

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Treating cervicogenic headaches with dry needling and manual therapy

Chiropractic Economics

2 A cervicogenic headache is a secondary headache caused by a cervical spine disorder and its component bone, nerve/nerve root disc, and/or soft tissue elements. 14,15 The primary focus of manual therapy is to restore normal arthrokinematics of the cervical region, with special attention paid to the upper cervical spine. Europe PMC.

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

Chiropractic Economics

A recent case report on Katie May, who died in 2016 after receiving chiropractic cervical spine manipulation (CSM) from a DC, has concluded it did not cause her death. 4,6 Expert: cervical spine manipulation did not cause VAD The case report concludes that CSM did not cause the VAD, and that the dissection had been present before the CSM.

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Email marketing is not dead

Chiropractic Economics

In 2024, there are approximately4.48 For example, 5 Simple Ways to Keep Your Spine Healthy or “Miss Your Spine Feeling Fine? He is the author of Cracking the Code: Marketing ChiropracticHow Chiropractors Align Spines and Minds , available on Amazon.com. billion in 2025. Its Time for a Tune-Up!”

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Top Chiropractic Research from 2024: Elevating Evidence-Based Care

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That's why your team at ChiroUp has curated the top chiropractic research studies from 2024 , providing not only a recap of groundbreaking findings but also practical tools to integrate them into your practice. Oct 2024 Link Deeper Dive: There is abundant data to refute SMT as a cause of stroke. 1) Chen et al. 2) Brown et al.