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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. May entered the chiropractic office with a history of trauma, neck pain, headache and nausea consistent with existing VAD. In the well-known 2008 Cassidy, et al.,

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Medicare Part B’s advance beneficiary notice

Chiropractic Economics

Let’s interpret the Act as it relates to chiropractic spinal adjustments. Since the ABN form is mandatory only when the otherwise covered service may not be covered that visit, it simply means that it only applies to manual manipulation of the spine when it doesn’t meet Medicare’s definition of medical necessity.

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Chiropractic Treatment of Cervicogenic Headaches

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Recent studies have highlighted the importance of assessing and treating suboccipital muscles in patients suffering from headaches. This blog aims to guide chiropractors through the significance of suboccipital muscles in headache treatment and outlines four essential treatments for addressing these issues. 1) Tavakkoli et al.

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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. There was] no convincing evidence of the causation of cervical artery dissection by cervical spine manipulation in a healthy cervical spine." (2)

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How Chiropractic Care Can Help Improve Sleep Quality and Reduce Insomnia

Fisher Chiropractic

The Role of Chiropractic Care in Sleep Improvement Chiropractic care is a form of alternative medicine focused on diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal disorders, particularly those related to the spine. Chiropractors use hands-on spinal manipulation and other techniques to improve alignment and promote the body’s natural healing processes.

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How I Found Relief: Chiropractic Solutions for Sciatica Pain

Any Spine

Effective Chiropractic Approaches for Alleviating Sciatica Pain at Any Spine Are you struggling with persistent sciatica pain? At Any Spine, we offer effective chiropractic approaches to alleviate your discomfort. This article explores spinal adjustments, decompression therapy, and trigger point techniques that can provide relief.

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How Chiropractic Care Enhances Quality of Life Through Improved Mobility

Fisher Chiropractic

How Chiropractic Care Works Chiropractic care is a holistic approach to health that focuses on the relationship between the spine and the nervous system. The core principle is that misalignments in the spine, called subluxations, can interfere with the nervous system's function.