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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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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

ChiroUp

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

Chiropractic Economics

How to exclude VAD before a CSM The case report concludes that adherence to the standard of care for the chiropractic profession with attention to differential diagnosis could prevent stroke in such cases. Risk of stroke after chiropractic spinal manipulation in Medicare B beneficiaries aged 66 to 99 years with neck pain.

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Discover How Atlanta Chiropractors Provide Sciatica Relief

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This discomfort can significantly impact daily activities, making it crucial to seek early diagnosis and treatment. Importance of Early Diagnosis and Treatment Recognizing the importance of early diagnosis and treatment of sciatica is critical for effective pain management and overall well-being.

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How Chiropractic Care Enhances Quality of Life Through Improved Mobility

Fisher Chiropractic

Chiropractors use hands-on spinal manipulation and other alternative treatments to properly align the body's musculoskeletal structure. A study published in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics found that chiropractic care was more effective than medication for treating neck pain.