A study conducted by the Spinal Research Foundation and published in the Journal of Neural Plasticity shows that chiropractic spinal adjustments significantly increase activity in the brain’s prefrontal cortex, the area where higher learning and cognition happen. The study was conducted in January 2016 in the lab of an independent medical professor from Aalborg University Hospital
Read moreMost people experience back pain, and many of these patients use drugs for pain relief. A 2014 study found that of older adults with chronic back pain, 72 percent of them were using some kind of analgesic to help cope with the pain. Another study found that 32 percent of back pain patients in their
Read moreIn a recent study, authors investigated how certain spinal factors, body balance, muscle strength and gait speed influence falling in elderly and middle-aged people. Their conclusion: Poor posture and other functional shortcomings attributed to falls. The subjects consisted of 100 males, who underwent a basic health checkup. In the examination, the fall history over the
Read moreA bill that would update Medicare by increasing its coverage of services provided by doctors of chiropractic within the full extent of their licensure has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. The legislation, H.R. 3654, known as the Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act of 2019, would align Medicare’s coverage of chiropractic services with that
Read moreIt’s a well-known fact that pain causes sleep deprivation, but not so widely known is the fact that lack of sleep can impact pain levels. Even less known is the importance of proper sleeping posture. While good posture is important when sitting and standing, it’s even more important during sleep as the muscles and ligaments
Read moreThe Foundation for Chiropractic Progress notes that for more than 10 years, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has included chiropractic services as part of the standard medical benefits package offered to all enrolled veterans. According to a study conducted by researchers from the VA Connecticut Healthcare System, published in the Journal of Manipulative
Read moreJobs that rely heavily on the use of a mouse and require workers to spend countless hours in front of computers while barely ever changing position are a recipe for injury. Jobs such as graphic design, architecture and computer-aided design rely heavily on the mouse and have their own unique ergonomic issues. These jobs and
Read moreMany athletes seek chiropractic care following an injury or a strenuous workout. Research suggests that athletes could also boost their athletic performance through chiropractic adjustments. The 2011 study involved 18 professional Brazilian judo athletes. Half received chiropractic adjustments to their cervical spine, located in the neck. The other half received a placebo treatment. Researchers examined
Read moreA study indicates that chiropractic care can help patients with Meniere’s disease, a disorder of the inner ear that causes severe dizziness (vertigo), ringing in the ears (tinnitus), hearing loss, and a feeling of fullness or congestion in the ear. The Journal of Upper Cervical Chiropractic Research in June 2016 published the study, which reported
Read moreA study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) adds to a growing body of recent research supporting the use of spinal manipulative therapy as a first line treatment for acute low back pain. The review examined randomized controlled trials, systematic reviews and other published research since 2011 to determine the effectiveness and
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