In this retrospective cohort study, adults receiving SMT for LBP with or without sciatica had a significantly lower risk of developing an opioid use disorder over a 2-year follow-up compared to those prescribed ibuprofen. Takeaway: In the long-term, chiropractic care...
Key myths debunked include: back pain is inevitable with aging; imaging shows the “damage” that is causing back pain; people with back pain should avoid lifting heavy objects, twisting or bending activities; treatments like injections, strong medications,...
This systematic review and meta-analysis provide consistent evidence that cervical SMT induces less strain on the VA, particularly within the V3 segment, compared to passive cervical ROM. Takeaway: A properly applied Chiropractic adjustment to the cervical spine is...
Increases in brain-derived neurotrophic factor and interleukin-6 suggest enhanced neuroplasticity and inflammatory responses, while decreases in tumor necrosis factor-alpha indicate a regulatory effect on systemic inflammation. These findings support the notion that...
Veterans with chronic low back pain responded better to a higher dose of chiropractic care (8-12 visits) versus a lower dose care (1-5 visits) over an initial 10-week period for physical functioning, pain intensity and pain severity. Takeaway: For chronic patients,...
