Strategies for Cervical Spine Pain
Mike Reinold
JUNE 13, 2024
The post Strategies for Cervical Spine Pain appeared first on Mike Reinold. Neck pain is a pretty common diagnosis that we all see. Here are some of our strategies to help.
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New Year Same Spine
ChiroJunky
JANUARY 1, 2023
Same Spine Every December 31st as the year turns another age, your spine also grow older. Though some organs tissues have the ability to regenerate, like the liver, the spine ages and degenerates overtime. The spine is the weight-baring back one of the body. The spine has several functions that maintain us through life.
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Old Spines, Need New Ideas: Spine Hardware Update
Orthopedics This Week
JULY 26, 2024
Old spines need new ideas. Time for Karma, a better approach for spine fixation when bone quality is suspect. The post Old Spines, Need New Ideas: Spine Hardware Update first appeared on Orthopedics This Week. In strong, non-osteoporotic bone, pedicle screw loosening rates are about 1-15%.
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Providence St. Joseph Hospital Performs World’s First Spine Surgery Using eCential Robotics’ Open Spine Robot, with Spineart Compatible Implants
OrthoSpineNews
JULY 25, 2024
Joseph Hospital announced it has successfully performed the world’s first robotic spinal surgery using a new open spine platform by eCential Robotics to implant a Spineart medical device.
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Cost of Chiropractic Versus Medical Management of Adults with Spine-related Musculoskeletal Pain: A Systematic Review
ChiroOrg
MAY 8, 2024
Chiro.Org Blog: Patients with spine-related musculoskeletal pain who consulted a chiropractor as their initial provider incurred substantially decreased downstream healthcare services and associated costs, resulting in lower overall healthcare costs compared with medical management.
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Association Between Spinal Manipulative Therapy and Lumbar Spine Reoperation After Discectomy: A Retrospective Cohort Study
ChiroOrg
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
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.
The Best Spine Surgeons in America
Orthopedics This Week
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Here’s one publication’s list of the Best Spine Surgeons in America. We quibble a bit, noting that several top spine surgeons deserve to be on, if not lead, this list. The post The Best Spine Surgeons in America first appeared on Orthopedics This Week. But many of the best of the best are, indeed, listed.
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Brachioradial Pruritus: The Neuropathic Itch Every DC Should Recognize
ChiroUp
JANUARY 2, 2025
2) Chiropractors routinely encounter patients with neuropathic itching, particularly conditions like brachioradial pruritus, as they often stem from cervical spine dysfunction and nerve irritation. Imaging studies, such as cervical X-rays or MRIs, are generally unnecessary but may help identify underlying cervical spine abnormalities (i.e.,
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Email marketing is not dead
Chiropractic Economics
JANUARY 2, 2025
For example, 5 Simple Ways to Keep Your Spine Healthy or “Miss Your Spine Feeling Fine? He is the author of Cracking the Code: Marketing ChiropracticHow Chiropractors Align Spines and Minds , available on Amazon.com. Its Time for a Tune-Up!” ” pique curiosity and encourage patients to open the email.
Aurora Spine Corporation Schedules Conference Call to Update Investors and Discuss Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results
OrthoSpineNews
OCTOBER 25, 2024
CARLSBAD, Calif., CARLSBAD, Calif.,
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Researchers discover that sustained neck exertions change the spine and muscles, causing pain
ScienceDaily: Back and Neck Pain
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Using high-precision X-ray imaging to track spine movements during neck exertion tasks, researchers discovered that sustained neck exertions cause muscle fatigue that then exaggerate the cervical spine curvature. This leads to neck pain.
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When a Standard Spine MRI Won’t Cut It
Orthopedics This Week
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
An apparently healthy spine disc on an MRI could be, in fact, the pain generator. The post When a Standard Spine MRI Won’t Cut It first appeared on Orthopedics This Week. Unfortunately, the ability to accurately answer that question has traditionally been something of a dark art—even with a standard MRI scan.
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The Best Technologies in Spine 2024: Bronze Award Winners
Orthopedics This Week
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Here are the best spine technologies for 2024, Bronze Award Winners. These represent the most promising, innovative and exciting new technologies for improving spine care for 2024. The post The Best Technologies in Spine 2024: Bronze Award Winners first appeared on Orthopedics This Week.
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The chiropractic approach to cardiovascular health
Chiropractic Economics
OCTOBER 31, 2024
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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Spine BioPharma, Inc. Announces Completion of Enrollment for Phase 3 Clinical Trial of SB-01 to Address Chronic Low Back Pain
OrthoSpineNews
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
NEW YORK, September 24, 2024 –(BUSINESS WIRE)– Spine BioPharma, Inc., The Phase 3 MODEL trial (MOderate – Severe Degenerative Disc Disease Evaluation of the Lumbar Spine) … The post Spine BioPharma, Inc. Phase 3 clinical trial of SB-01 For Injection (SB-01).
Treating cervicogenic headaches with dry needling and manual therapy
Chiropractic Economics
DECEMBER 5, 2024
2 A cervicogenic headache is a secondary headache caused by a cervical spine disorder and its component bone, nerve/nerve root disc, and/or soft tissue elements. 14,15 The primary focus of manual therapy is to restore normal arthrokinematics of the cervical region, with special attention paid to the upper cervical spine. Europe PMC.
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Academy of Chiropractic surpasses 2 million chiropractic patient referrals
Chiropractic Economics
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
By highlighting DCs’ specialized credentials and positioning them as experts in primary spine care, the Academy has created a perception shift that encourages referrals from both the medical and legal communities. The two million referrals validate our approach as the most effective strategy for expanding chiropractic’s role in patient care.”
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2025 Spine: Base to Summit: Program and Focus for 2025
Orthopedics This Week
DECEMBER 13, 2024
In just six weeks, the 35-year-old meeting Spine: Base to Summit convenes in beautiful Vail, Colorado. For orthopedic and neurological surgeons, this is one of the best collegial winter spine meetings. The post 2025 Spine: Base to Summit: Program and Focus for 2025 first appeared on Orthopedics This Week. A must attend.
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Happy Chiropractic Founders Day!
Chiropractic Economics
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
. “His interest in anatomy led him to consider the effect of minor derangements of the spine (which he called ‘subluxations’) upon the nervous system,” Sportelli wrote. He theorized that manipulation of the spine (which he called spinal adjustments) could have a salutary effect on the body.”
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Gut health 101: A guide for DCs to share with their patients
Chiropractic Economics
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Severe energy deficiency Irregular bathroom habits Loss of appetite The presence of blood in stools Abdominal cramping Emotional and behavioral changes Inflammation The link between the digestive system and the spine The body’s elaborate system of nerves allows systems to communicate with each other and function together in harmony.
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Is your child’s backpack too heavy? Safety guidelines from a DC
Chiropractic Economics
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Jessica Tagliarini, DC, the president of the Connecticut Chiropractic Council and a practicing DC, said a growing spine is vulnerable to back injuries. Their spines are still growing, it’s very important to have the right size backpack,” she said. Tagliarini suggests shopping for a backpack in store and not online.
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Top Chiropractic Research from 2024: Elevating Evidence-Based Care
ChiroUp
DECEMBER 13, 2024
SMT and Cervical Artery Dissection: Debunking Myths This year, multiple studies reaffirmed that cervical spine manipulation (CSM) is not causally linked to cervical artery dissection (CAD). "In There was] no convincing evidence of the causation of cervical artery dissection by cervical spine manipulation in a healthy cervical spine." (2)
Why writing a weekly blog is crucial for your practice
Chiropractic Economics
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
He is the author of Cracking the Code: Marketing Chiropractic—How Chiropractors Align Spines and Minds , available on Amazon.com. He is a Board member of the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress, a member of the Chiropractic Summit and a member of the Chiropractic Future Strategic Plan Leadership Committee.
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Meet the huge demand for weight loss with all-natural GLP-1 products
Chiropractic Economics
AUGUST 23, 2024
Excess weight can lead to misalignment of the spine, increased pressure on vertebral discs and chronic pain conditions. This can cause the spine to curve excessively, leading to conditions such as lordosis (swayback) or kyphosis (hunchback). Association between obesity and functional status in patients with spine disease.
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10 Core Strength Exercises To Protect Your Spine
Oviedo Chiropractic
JANUARY 14, 2025
Yet theres another huge benefit of a well-rounded workout routine that doesnt always get the spotlight: supporting your spine. Transverse Abdominis: Acting like a built-in corset, it wraps around your sides and spine, offering stability and helping to protect your lower back.
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Twenty Emerging Leaders in U.S. Spine Surgery
Orthopedics This Week
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Who are tomorrows leaders in the practice, study, and development of spine surgery? NASSs SpineLine has selected this years class of future spine surgery leaders. Bottom line: spine surgery is in good hands. Spine Surgery first appeared on Orthopedics This Week. The post Twenty Emerging Leaders in U.S.
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NASS Awards $159,059 in Grants, Fellowships to Spine Researchers
Orthopedics This Week
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
The post NASS Awards $159,059 in Grants, Fellowships to Spine Researchers first appeared on Orthopedics This Week. NASS’s 2024 Research Funding Program announced grants and traveling fellowships winners totaling $159,059 this year.
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2024 chiropractic case studies find benefits for complex patients
Chiropractic Economics
JULY 15, 2024
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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Los Angeles Neurosurgeon, Dr. Albert Wong, Joins Elite Surgeons at Arthrex to Advance Endoscopic Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
OrthoSpineNews
JANUARY 17, 2025
Dr.Albert Wongwill join an elite group of surgeons at Arthrex inFort Myers, Florida, onJanuary 24-25, 2025, to advance and teach cutting-edge techniques in endoscopic minimally invasive spine surgery, focusing on tissue-sparing approaches that enhance patient outcomes with faster recovery times and reduced surgical pain. LOS ANGELES, Jan.
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Alexander Tuchman, M.D. New Co-Director of Cedars-Sinai Spine
Orthopedics This Week
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
is the new co-director of the Cedars-Sinai Spine Center. New Co-Director of Cedars-Sinai Spine first appeared on Orthopedics This Week. Alexander Tuchman, M.D. The post Alexander Tuchman, M.D.
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Craft your painted picture: Visualize success for the perfect future in chiropractic practice
Chiropractic Economics
OCTOBER 30, 2024
He is the author of Cracking the Code: Marketing Chiropractic—How Chiropractors Align Spines and Minds , available on Amazon.com. He is a Board member of the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress, a member of the Chiropractic Summit and a member of the Chiropractic Future Strategic Plan Leadership Committee.
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The Role of Your Core in Preventing Back Pain
Reinhardt Chiropractic
JANUARY 1, 2025
Lets dive into how your core supports your spine, why it matters for back health, and simple ways to keep it strong. Your core is a group of muscles that surround your midsection, acting like a natural corset for your spine and pelvis. ” Back muscles: Supporting the spine and helping maintain posture. .”
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If you want to connect with patients, tell your story
Chiropractic Economics
DECEMBER 30, 2024
He is a board member of the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress, a member of the Chiropractic Summit, a member of the Chiropractic Future Strategic Plan Leadership Committee and the author of Cracking the Code: Marketing Chiropractic How Chiropractors Align Spines and Minds , available on Amazon.com. To learn more, visit mybreakthrough.com.
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Aurora Spine Corporation Announces Release of its Hydra Osteo Onyx Lumbar System
OrthoSpineNews
OCTOBER 15, 2024
15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aurora Spine Corporation (“Aurora Spine” or the “Company”) (TSXV: ASG) (OTCQB: ASAPF), a designer and manufacturer of innovative medical devices that improve spinal surgery outcomes, today announced it has launched its new OSTEO ONYX™ lumbar fusion system, promoting Rough Surface Technology (RST).
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IRS meal and entertainment deductions: Guidelines for DCs
Chiropractic Economics
DECEMBER 17, 2024
He is the author of Cracking the Code: Marketing Chiropractic How Chiropractors Align Spines and Minds, available on Amazon.com. He is a board member of the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress, a member of the Chiropractic Summit and a member of the Chiropractic Future Strategic Plan Leadership Committee.
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The importance of including balance assessment and training in patient management protocols
Chiropractic Economics
AUGUST 16, 2024
He is the author of Cracking the Code: Marketing Chiropractic—How Chiropractors Align Spines and Minds, available on Amazon.com. He is a Board member of the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress, a member of the Chiropractic Summit, a member of the Chiropractic Future Strategic Plan Leadership Committee.
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Stay Flexible This Fall: Chiropractic Stretches
Reinhardt Chiropractic
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Why Flexibility Matters Flexibility is more than just about being able to touch your toes—it’s essential for maintaining a healthy spine, reducing the risk of injury, and improving mobility. Cat-Cow Stretch The Cat-Cow stretch is excellent for improving flexibility in the spine and loosening tight muscles in the back.
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Extracorporeal shockwave therapy and disc herniations
Chiropractic Economics
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Much of this improvement was showcased in a recent article in Spine Journal , “Low energy extracorporeal shock wave therapy combined with low tension traction can better reshape the microenvironment and degenerated intervertebral disc regeneration and repair.” 2021;21(1):160−177. Accessed August 25, 2024. Guo JB, et al. 2020;20(9):1503-1516.
Life Spine Announces Continued Success and Industry Adoption of ProLift® Micro Endoscopic Expandable Spacer System
OrthoSpineNews
OCTOBER 16, 2024
October 16, 2024 –(BUSINESS WIRE)– Life Spine, Inc., This system utilizes the same Micro Invasive™ tube for access, … The post Life Spine Announces Continued Success and Industry Adoption of ProLift® Micro Endoscopic Expandable Spacer System appeared first on Ortho Spine News. HUNTLEY, IL.,
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Managing your staff: Check your ego at the door
Chiropractic Economics
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
He is the author of Cracking the Code: Marketing Chiropractic—How Chiropractors Align Spines and Minds, available on Amazon.com. He is a Board member of the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress, a member of the Chiropractic Summit and a member of the Chiropractic Future Strategic Plan Leadership Committee.
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Stop outsourcing with new technology
Chiropractic Economics
AUGUST 8, 2024
In fact, the new technology allows you to see the spine in motion. Patients simply stand or sit in a special motion support platform, and padded bolsters isolate the spine. Rather than bending on their own or using their hips, which can alter test results, the new technology as a tactile guide.
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Pelvic obliquity through the chiropractic lens
Chiropractic Economics
OCTOBER 18, 2024
As the immediate base of support for the spine, the pelvis directly influences the effectiveness of your chiropractic care. Pelvic obliquity can cause abnormal posturing, which can increase stress on the spine, sacroiliac joint and hips. The most common postural distortion of the pelvis is anterior translation.
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Pelvic obliquity through the chiropractic lense
Chiropractic Economics
OCTOBER 18, 2024
As the immediate base of support for the spine, the pelvis directly influences the effectiveness of your chiropractic care. Pelvic obliquity can cause abnormal posturing, which can increase stress on the spine, sacroiliac joint and hips. The most common postural distortion of the pelvis is anterior translation.
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