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Association Between Chiropractic Spinal Manipulation for Sciatica and Opioid-related Adverse Events: A Retrospective Cohort Study

ChiroOrg

Chiro.Org Blog: We found that adults with a new diagnosis of sciatica who initially received CSM had a significantly lower risk of opioid-related adverse drug events (ORADEs) over 1-year follow-up compared to matched controls initially receiving usual medical care.

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Eagle Syndrome: A Chiropractic Perspective

ChiroUp

Differential diagnosis should exclude TMJ disorders, neuralgias, and cervical spine pathologies. (1) 1) How to rule out TMD Mouth Opening Test Centric Relation Provocation Test Imaging and Diagnosis A 3D CT scan is the gold standard for visualizing styloid elongation or ligament calcification.

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Medicare Part B’s advance beneficiary notice

Chiropractic Economics

This is because, by definition, any service other than spinal manipulation is never covered when ordered or delivered by a DC. In the typical chiropractic practice, this would include evaluation and management services, X-rays, therapy charges and personal comfort items.

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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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What does a chiropractor really do?

Beecher Chiropractic

Houston Chiropractor Comments: Chiropractors are healthcare professionals focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of musculoskeletal system disorders, particularly those affecting the spine. to identify spinal misalignments or other issues. to identify spinal misalignments or other issues.

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Chiropractic Treatment of Shoulder Pain and Weakness

ChiroUp

Properly identifying these symptoms can lead to a more accurate diagnosis and prognosis. 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.

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Chiropractor vs Physical Therapist: What Are The Differences?

Beecher Chiropractic

Doctors of Chiropractic are portal of entry providers, so patients can be seen without a referral from another doctor to get a treating diagnosis and begin care. This is because chiropractors and PT’s both address musculoskeletal pain and improve movement, but they differ in their approach.