Current Newsletter Articles :: March 2020

Resolution of Failure to Thrive in Infant After Chiropractic

The Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health published the results of a case study on February 19, 2020, documenting the resolution of failure to thrive in a baby who has suffered birth trauma. The term "failure to thrive" (FTT) is when the weight or rate of weight gain of an infant or child is significantly below what would be. . . Read More

Improvement in Arm Pain, Weakness, Numbness, Tingling and Spinal Alignment with Chiropractic

The Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research published the results of a case study in their journal on January 30, 2020, documenting the structural improvement of a woman's spine who was suffering with arm pain, weakness, numbness, and tingling, known collectively as radiculopathy. In most case studies, the focus of the researchers is the. . . Read More

Anxiety and Neck Pain Helped with Chiropractic

The Journal of Contemporary Chiropractic published the results of a case study February 14, 2020, documenting the improvement of neck pain, anxiety and cortisol levels as a result of chiropractic care. Elevated cortisol levels are typically associated with stress and anxiety, and measuring cortisol levels is a good way to measure a reduction in. . . Read More

Harris Poll Shows 81 Percent Say Chiropractic Effective for Athletes

On March 4, 2020, the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress released the results of a Harris Poll Showing that 81 percent of the general public believe chiropractic is effective for athletes. The survey was commissioned by the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to educating the public about the value of. . . Read More

Chiropractic Reduces Opioid Prescriptions by Half According to Study

The American Academy of Pain Medicine published the results of a study on March 6, 2020, in their journal Pain Medicine showing that utilizing chiropractic reduces the number of opioid prescriptions. The stated objective of this study was, "Utilization of nonpharmacological pain management may prevent unnecessary use of opioids. Our objective. . . Read More

Dachshund with Disc Herniation Helped by Chiropractic

The results of a case study were published on February 6, 2020, in the Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research showing that chiropractic can even help a dog with disc herniation. Since dogs have a spine, they are susceptible to disc herniations like humans. Dachshunds are especially susceptible to this issue because of their long body shape suspended. . . Read More