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Association Between Spinal Manipulative Therapy and Lumbar Spine Reoperation After Discectomy: A Retrospective Cohort Study

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Chiro.Org Blog: This study found that adults receiving SMT for LSR at least one year after lumbar discectomy were less likely to undergo lumbar spine reoperation compared to those receiving usual care without SMT, a difference which persisted over two years’ follow-up.

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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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The chiropractic approach to cardiovascular health

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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. J Chiropr Med.

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2024 chiropractic case studies find benefits for complex patients

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Chiropractic case study Neck tightness with co-occurring neurological and autoimmune disorders A different Cureus case report , this one published on February 1, 2024, involved a 54-year-old woman with tightness on the right side of her neck and thoracic spine.

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Mechanisms of Manipulation: A Systematic Review of the Literature on Immediate Anatomical Structural or Positional Changes in Response to Manually Delivered High-velocity, Low-amplitude Spinal Manipulation

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Regarding anatomical/positional changes, it would be possible to say: “There is no simple answer, because the spine is a difficult area to study. It seems likely that the manipulation/adjustment causes some physical changes, but it is not known exactly how. We assume that these changes are part of what helps you feel better.”

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Chiropractic Treatment of Cervicogenic Headaches

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Understanding the Significance of Suboccipital Muscles A recent Delphi study highlighted that cervicogenic headaches (CGH) respond positively to upper cervical spine mobilization, emphasizing the importance of addressing specific anatomical regions. (1) 1) Tavakkoli et al. These maneuvers decrease symptoms, including headaches and vertigo.

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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.