Internationally known chiropractic researcher Dr. Christopher Kent has selected the top research articles published during the past 10 years that have a direct bearing on chiropractic’s role in better health. Here are five of them: When patients see a chiropractor first, it reduces health care costs. When Doctors of Chiropractic were the first point of
Read moreResults of a recent study show that both blood pressure and pulse rate are lowered after specific chiropractic adjustments. The results, published in the June 2015 issue of the Asian Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, were from a randomized controlled trial involving three separate groups of participants. Study participants were screened to rule out any other
Read moreNew research indicates that receiving chiropractic adjustments to the pelvis can increase vertical jump height. This new research further solidifies the stance of many professional and collegiate teams with providing chiropractic care for their athletes. It also shows that chiropractic care plays a role not only in injury prevention, but in increasing sports performance. You can
Read moreA question often asked is ” Who should I go to first for my back pain?” A just-released study from the August 2015 PubMed Journal reaffirms the efficacy of chiropractic care: First-Contact Care With a Medical vs Chiropractic Provider After Consultation With a Swiss Telemedicine Provider: Comparison of Outcomes, Patient Satisfaction, and Health Care Costs
Read moreThe Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health published a recent study documenting the case of a young boy with daily headaches being helped by chiropractic. The study begins by noting that between 10-20 percent of school-age children suffer with headaches. This number increases to 27-32 percent at the age of 13-14 years for a
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 moreAs people age, one of their greatest concerns is to maintain “activities of daily living” or ADLs. That’s the ability to get up in the morning, take a shower, get dressed, take care of yourself and be active. Back pain can be a significant challenge for those seniors looking to maintain their daily activities. A
Read moreHarvard Medical School’s website includes the following information on this web page: “Chiropractic care for pain relief.” Chiropractic is a health care system that holds that the structure of the body, particularly the spine, affects the function of every part of the body. Chiropractors try to correct the body’s alignment to relieve pain and improve
Read moreMany of us notice that our range of motion and mobility decreases with age. Sometimes, it’s accompanied by pain and discomfort; other times we just begin to gradually notice that our bodies don’t move as easily as they used to. Losing motion in your neck or back can negatively affect your quality of life. Simple
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
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