Pain and the brain: retraining neural networks for chronic pain patients
How manual therapy can retrain neural networks in chronic pain patients to address pain and the brain and provide relief for…
Chiropractic care and sEMG; a new drug-free opioid treatment program
Chiropractic care and technologies such as sEMG open new pain relief avenues for an opioid treatment program to alleviate…
Revisiting visceral manipulation
The history and therapeutic benefits of relieving pain through increased body communication has brought visceral manipulation back into the spotlight…
Treatment options for medial, lateral epicondylitis (tennis, golfer’s elbow)
While there is not an overabundance of research, there are a number of treatment options for lateral epicondylitis Epicondylitis, often referred to as “tennis elbow” or “golfer’s elbow,” is a very common condition seen in chiropractic offices. But surprisingly, there are limited literature research studies reporting the incidence rate. The current studies show that the […]
Autogenic inhibition and restoring patient muscle strength
Chiropractors and movement professionals can retrain the neuromuscular system to impact autogenic inhibition in select areas…
Chiropractors and MDs working together: knee pain treatment
The case study involves a persistent history of left knee pain following knee replacement surgery in 2004 and the varieties of knee pain treatment…
Functional medicine may be the future of chiropractic
The field of functional medicine (FM) is growing rapidly within chiropractic. It is showing promise not only as it relates to life-saving results but also as a tool that allows DCs to reshape their financial future. In addition, FM also allows the DC to interact with the 90 percent of the population that does not use chiropractic services. To understand whether FM fits into the profession of chiropractic depends on your stance. The long-standing debate between mixers and straights continues to exist in the profession.
When pediatric chiropractic care saves lives
Why is this story so important? Because all across the world right now, especially in places like Australia, providing pediatric chiropractic care…
How balanced movement equals chemistry with chiropractic
The author implores a different view of movement, from the strictly mechanical to a series of chemical events. Since we are “made of chemistry,” our bodies’ anti-inflammatory or pro-inflammatory states loom large in chiropractic care.
Treating chronic pain with pulsed electromagnetic field treatment (PEMF)
PEMF is an effective, safe treatment for pain management, and can be a valuable addition to your modality menu when paired with joint and muscle motion. Patients can re-train their brains in regard to trigger points.
