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

Chiropractic Economics

Nearly a quarter of US adults are living with chronic pain. As doctors of chiropractic, we dont just see numbers in reports like this. We see the entrepreneur whos pushing through pain to keep their business running but knows theyre running on empty. 24% of US adults experienced chronic pain in 2023.

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SCU awarded $1.7 million NIH R01 grant for back pain research

Chiropractic Economics

Meet the principal investigator James Whedon, DC, MS The project, titled “Acupuncture for Medicare Beneficiaries with Chronic Low Back Pain: Access, Utilization, and Outcomes,” is led by principal investigator James Whedon, DC, MS, a distinguished professor and senior clinical health services researcher at SCU.

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SCU awarded $1.7 million NIH R01 grant for back pain research

Chiropractic Economics

Meet the principal investigator James Whedon, DC, MS The project, titled “Acupuncture for Medicare Beneficiaries with Chronic Low Back Pain: Access, Utilization, and Outcomes,” is led by principal investigator James Whedon, DC, MS, a distinguished professor and senior clinical health services researcher at SCU.

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The benefits of treating chronic knee pain

Chiropractic Economics

Recently, the use of cutaneous intermittent vibration timed to movement applied to the area surrounding the knee has been shown to significantly reduce knee pain and improve muscle function in individuals afflicted by chronic knee pain.

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How integrated medicine and chiropractic pioneer patient-centered care

Chiropractic Economics

The rise of integrated approaches and chiropractic in patient-centered care The growing interest in integrated healthcare is driven by a clear need for solutions to chronic health challenges. In my experience, LLLT integrates seamlessly with chiropractic care and other therapies.

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The secret cause of inflamaging lies deep within the gut

Chiropractic Economics

If you’re like most doctors of chiropractic, you see a lot of the same health issues in your patients day in and day out. As a DC, you are repeatedly confronted with chronic pain patients who may respond well to your chiropractic care, but likely not well enough. Do any of these conditions sound familiar?

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Chiropractor vs Physical Therapist: Which One Is Right For You?

Oviedo Chiropractic

Chiropractors spend roughly eight years earning a doctorate of chiropractic degree, during which they study a wide variety of subjects similar to any other medical doctor. After this, they may refer to themselves as a doctor of chiropractic (D.C.). Another major difference between the two are the degree programs.