Association between chiropractic care and use of prescription opioids among older medicare beneficiaries with spinal pain: a retrospective observational study
The burden of spinal pain can be aggravated by the hazards of opioid analgesics, which are still widely prescribed for spinal pain despite evidence-based clinical guidelines that identify non-pharmacological t... (Source: Chiropractic and Osteopathy)
Source: Chiropractic and Osteopathy - January 31, 2022 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: James M. Whedon, Sarah Uptmor, Andrew W. J. Toler, Serena Bezdjian, Todd A. MacKenzie and Louis A. Kazal Jr. Tags: Research Source Type: research

The rate of use of Veterans Affairs chiropractic care: a 5-year analysis
The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has initiated various approaches to provide chiropractic care to Veterans. Prior work has shown substantial increase in use of VA chiropractic care between fiscal yea... (Source: Chiropractic and Osteopathy)
Source: Chiropractic and Osteopathy - January 21, 2022 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Ryan Burdick, Kelsey L. Corcoran, Xiwen Zhao and Anthony Lisi Tags: Research Source Type: research

Intervention usage for the management of low back pain in a chiropractic teaching clinic
Despite numerous low back pain (LBP) clinical practice guidelines, published studies suggest guideline nonconcordant care is still offered. However, there is limited literature evaluating the degree to which c... (Source: Chiropractic and Osteopathy)
Source: Chiropractic and Osteopathy - January 9, 2022 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Ben Csiernik, Ali Smith, Joshua Plener, Anthony Tibbles and James J. Young Tags: Research Source Type: research

Advanced magnetic resonance imaging of chronic whiplash patients: a clinical practice-based feasibility study
Whiplash injury is common following road traffic crashes affecting millions worldwide, with up to 50% of the injured developing chronic symptoms and 15% having a reduced working capability due to ongoing disab... (Source: Chiropractic and Osteopathy)
Source: Chiropractic and Osteopathy - January 7, 2022 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Lars Uhrenholt, Lau Brix, Thea Overgaard Wichmann, Michael Pedersen, Steffen Ringgaard and Tue Secher Jensen Tags: Research Source Type: research

Efficiency of primary spine care as compared to conventional primary care: a retrospective observational study at an Academic Medical Center
Primary Spine Care (PSC) is an innovative model for the primary management of patients with spine-related disorders (SRDs), with a focus on the use of non-pharmacological therapies which now constitute the rec... (Source: Chiropractic and Osteopathy)
Source: Chiropractic and Osteopathy - January 6, 2022 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Serena Bezdjian, James M. Whedon, Robb Russell, Justin M. Goehl and Louis A. Kazal Jr. Tags: Research Source Type: research

Risk factors for low back pain in active military personnel: a systematic review
Low back pain (LBP) is prevalent in military personnel. We aimed to systematically review the literature regarding risk factors for first-time LBP during military service among active duty military personnel. (Source: Chiropractic and Osteopathy)
Source: Chiropractic and Osteopathy - December 30, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Daphne To, Mana Rezai, Kent Murnaghan and Carol Cancelliere Tags: Systematic review Source Type: research

A descriptive study of sports chiropractors with an International Chiropractic Sport Science Practitioner qualification: a cross-sectional survey
This paper describes the education and case management profile of sports chiropractors with the Federation of International Sports Chiropractors (FICS) postgraduate qualification: International Chiropractic Sp... (Source: Chiropractic and Osteopathy)
Source: Chiropractic and Osteopathy - December 13, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Luke Nelson, Henry Pollard, Rick Ames, Brett Jarosz, Pete Garbutt and Cliff Da Costa Tags: Research Source Type: research

Digging deeper: exploring chiropractors online claims about non-musculoskeletal disorders
Some chiropractors suggest that chiropractic treatment is appropriate for health issues other than musculoskeletal problems. The prevalence of such claims on individual clinic websites has previously been repo... (Source: Chiropractic and Osteopathy)
Source: Chiropractic and Osteopathy - December 6, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: S øren O’Neill, Anneline Bugge Wahlqvist, Natasja Kragh Simonsen, Cornelius Myburgh and Rikke Krüger Jensen Tags: Research Source Type: research

Corticosteroid injection or dry needling for musculoskeletal pain and disability? A systematic review and GRADE evidence synthesis
Corticosteroid injection and dry needling have been used in the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions, but it is unclear which intervention is the most effective. The purpose of this study was to compare the... (Source: Chiropractic and Osteopathy)
Source: Chiropractic and Osteopathy - December 2, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Luis Fernando Sousa Filho, Marta Maria Barbosa Santos, Gabriel Henrique Freire dos Santos and Walderi Monteiro da Silva J únior Tags: Systematic review Source Type: research

The effect of spinal manipulative therapy and home stretching exercises on heart rate variability in patients with persistent or recurrent neck pain: a randomized controlled trial
Persistent or recurrent neck pain is, together with other chronic conditions, suggested to be associated with disturbances of the Autonomic Nervous System. Acute effects on the Autonomic Nervous System, common... (Source: Chiropractic and Osteopathy)
Source: Chiropractic and Osteopathy - November 29, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Anders Galaasen Bakken, Andreas Eklund, David M. Hallman and Iben Ax én Tags: Research Source Type: research

“Chiropractic is manual therapy, not talk therapy”: a qualitative analysis exploring perceived barriers to remote consultations by chiropractors
Remote consultations (RCs) enable clinicians to continue to support patients when face-to-face appointments are not possible. Restrictions to face-to-face care during the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated a pr... (Source: Chiropractic and Osteopathy)
Source: Chiropractic and Osteopathy - November 25, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Shane Derbyshire, Jonathan Field, Jane Vennik, Marc Sanders and Dave Newell Tags: Research Source Type: research

What are the effects of diagnostic imaging on clinical outcomes in patients with low back pain presenting for chiropractic care: a matched observational study
Evidence suggests that diagnostic imaging for low back pain does not improve care in the absence of suspicion of serious pathology. However, the effect of imaging use on clinical outcomes has not been investig... (Source: Chiropractic and Osteopathy)
Source: Chiropractic and Osteopathy - November 23, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Hazel J. Jenkins, Alice Kongsted, Simon D. French, Tue Secher Jensen, Klaus Doktor, Jan Hartvigsen and Mark Hancock Tags: Research Source Type: research

Correction to: Reframing a debate in chiropractic
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Source: Chiropractic and Osteopathy - November 22, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Henry Pollard Tags: Correction Source Type: research

Reframing a debate in chiropractic
The chiropractic profession is 125 years old and has evolved a culture beset with internal conflict. The internal ructions have been particularly noticeable during the last 20 years. The recent resignation of ... (Source: Chiropractic and Osteopathy)
Source: Chiropractic and Osteopathy - November 3, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Henry Pollard Tags: Debate Source Type: research

Naprapathy versus orthopaedic standard care for common musculoskeletal disorders: an 8-year follow-up of a pragmatic randomized controlled trial in Sweden
Musculoskeletal pain is among the most common reasons for seeking care, specialist competence for its treatment in primary care limited and waiting lists for orthopaedics often amongst the longest. Many referr... (Source: Chiropractic and Osteopathy)
Source: Chiropractic and Osteopathy - November 2, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Stina Lilje, Andreas Eklund, Anders Wykman, Tobias Sundberg and Eva Skillgate Tags: Research Source Type: research