048- Chiropractic and Recovery from Back Pain

New research from The Spine Journal shows an interesting recovery pattern for those suffering from back pain. Listen to this episode where I dive into the practical application of this research, how to discuss it with your current patients, and how specific messaging can improve your patients' expectations.

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Patients with low back pain had distinct clinical course patterns that were typically neither complete recovery nor constant pain. A latent class analysis of longitudinal data.

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029- Comparing Adjustment Types and NSAID's for Low Back Pain

In this episode we explore the 2015 research article from SPINE which pitted various chiropractic adjustment techniques against NSAID's for low back pain. The results are a piece of knowledge that every chiropractor should have.

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Comparison of spinal manipulation methods and usual medical care for acute and subacute low back pain: a randomized clinical trial

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028- Differences in Chiropractic Patients and Medical Patients

This week we explore a study which evaluated the differences between chiropractic patients and medical patients. Additionally, we touch on some news with The Evidence Based Chiropractor.

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Low Back Pain in Primary Care: A Description of 1250 Patients with Low Back Pain in Danish General and Chiropractic Practice

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026- Tension Headaches and Chiropractic Care

In this episode we talk about the latest research regarding tension headaches and chiropractic care. Millions of people suffer needlessly from tension headaches each and every day. Learn about the top tier research which shows how chiropractic care can help decrease the frequency and severity of these headaches.

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J Chiropr Med. 2014 Mar;13(1):4-13. doi: 10.1016/j.jcm.2014.01.004.

Efficacy of manual and manipulative therapy in the perception of pain and cervical motion in patients with tension-type headache: a randomized, controlled clinical trial.

021- Attitudes of Primary Care Physicians Towards Chiropractic Care

This week we touch on the seminal research which gets to the heart of The Evidence Based Chiropractor. Learn about the paper which examined the attitudes of primary care physicians towards chiropractors and see where you have a HUGE opportunity for growth and practice development.

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Referral patterns and attitudes of Primary Care Physicians towards chiropractors

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020- Safety of the Chiropractic Adjustment

In this episode we examine the research behind the safety of the Chiropractic adjustment.  A must-listen for every practicing chiropractor.

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Safety of Chiropractic Manipulation of the Cervical Spine: A Prospective National Survey

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010- Adding Chiropractic to Standard Medical Care

In this episode we explore the clinically and statistically significant benefits of adding Chiropractic care to standard medical care for low back pain.

The Researchers Found-

“The results of this trial suggest that Chiropractic Manipulative Therapy in conjunction with standard medial care offer a significant advantage for decreasing pain and improving physical functioning when compared to standard care alone, for men and women between the ages of 18-35 with acute low back pain.”

“There was a statistically and clinically significant benefit to those patients receiving chiropractic manipulative treatment...”

“The majority of systematic reviews find that chiropractic manipulative therapy appears to reduce pain and disability at least moderately for many low back pain patients.”

“73% of participants in the SMC plus CMT group rated their global improvement as pain completely gone, much better, or moderately better, compared with 17% in the SMC group.”

Episode Highlights-

Adding chiropractic manipulative therapy to standard medical care for patients with acute low back pain: results of a pragmatic randomized comparative effectiveness study. SPINE 2013

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008- Adjustments, Medication, or Home Exercise for Neck Pain?

This weeks episode looks at a study from the Annals of Internal Medicine which reported the functional outcomes of adjustments/manipulation vs medication vs home exercise for neck pain. I love this study because it is a randomized trial, it provides follow up to 52 weeks, AND it focuses on function.  I also touch on how you can use this article to position your practice locally.

THE RESEARCHERS FOUND-

“Spinal Manipulative Therapy seemed more effective than medication according to various measures of neck pain and function.”

“For pain, Spinal Manipulative Therapy had a statistically significant advantage over medication after 8, 12, 26, and 52 weeks.”

“For participants with acute and subacute neck pain, Spinal Manipulative Therapy was more effective than medication in both the short and long term.”

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Spinal manipulation, medication, or home exercise with advice for acute and subacute neck pain: a randomized trial.

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