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Chiropractic research trends and current hotspots

Chiropractic Economics

These pieces of research tell us which manipulative techniques work for which conditions, how different demographics of patients may respond to a specific treatment and more. Over time, chiropractic evolved into one of the top-researched conservative treatments for spinal pain.

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The chiropractic approach to cardiovascular health

Chiropractic Economics

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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Chiropractic Treatment of Shoulder Pain and Weakness

ChiroUp

When used together, these tests can help differentiate between simple rotator cuff irritation and a rotator cuff tear, ultimately influencing treatment decisions, rehabilitation exercises, and the duration of care. The clinician then measures active shoulder internal rotation by noting the highest thoracic spinal level the patient can touch.

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Temporal Trends and Geographic Variations in the Supply of Clinicians Who Provide Spinal Manipulation to Medicare Beneficiaries: A Serial Cross-Sectional Study

ChiroOrg

Since SM is recommended for first-line treatment of low back pain, adequate access to SM is needed to provide equitable spine care for older US adults. The overall supply of SM providers under Medicare is declining, while the supply of nonchiropractors who provide SM is growing.

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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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Sciatic Relief With Chiropractic Treatment

Beecher Chiropractic

Houston Chiropractor Comments: Chiropractic care can be a helpful approach to sciatica relief by focusing on spinal alignment and reducing pressure on the sciatic nerve through techniques like spinal adjustments, soft tissue therapy, and exercises. If you have any questions regarding this blog, please comment below!

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