From the June 19, 2016 Seattle Times comes this story of a 45-year-old Bellevue man paralyzed three years ago due to errors at Overlake Hospital’s emergency room. August de los Reyes suffered injuries that broke his back and nearly severed his spinal cord, leaving him paralyzed from the chest down, The Times said. The former
Read moreFormer U.S. Olympian Nastia Liukin shares how chiropractic care helped her maintain peak performance as one of the world’s best gymnasts. Liukin has been seen recently competing with Derek Hough on ABC’s hit series, “Dancing with the Stars.” From recreational leagues to the Big Leagues, chiropractic helps athletes move better and feel better at every
Read moreA growing list of research studies and reviews demonstrate that the services provided by chiropractic physicians are both safe and effective. Following are excerpts and summaries from a few of the more recent studies. The evidence strongly supports the natural, whole-body and cost-effective approach of chiropractic care for a variety of conditions. For Acute and Chronic Pain “Many treatments
Read moreA recent white paper by Optum Health supports the quality and affordability of chiropractic in resolving spinal issues. According to its website, Optum is a global company “working collaboratively across the health system to improve care delivery, quality and cost-effectiveness.” The company notes that treatment of musculoskeletal conditions is the top category of medical expense,
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