425- Factors That Affect the Use of Chiropractic and Integrative Care

Why do some people choose opioids for chronic pain while others choose integrative care (including chiropractic)? On today's episode, we explore new research around the factors that affect how people with chronic pain choose various modalities to find relief.

Episode Notes:

Engagement in Integrative and Nonpharmacologic Pain Management Modalities Among Adults with Chronic Pain

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350- How NSAID's Inhibit the Healing Process

NSAID's are commonly prescribed to treat spinal (neck and low back) pain. But, did you know that these medications actually increase the risk of moving from acute to chronic pain because they inhibit the healing process? Learn more in today’s episode.

Episode Notes:

Acute inflammatory response via neutrophil activation protects against the development of chronic pain

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334- How Often People Are Using Chiropractic for Relief from Chronic Pain

Between 2016-2018, the health data from all of the residents of Rhode Island was analyzed to determine how often they are using chiropractic, physical therapy, or opioids for chronic pain. In this episode, we discuss their findings.

Episode Notes:

Receipt of Physical Therapy and Chiropractic Care by Adults Diagnosed with Chronic Pain: Analysis of the 2016-2018 Rhode Island All Payer Claims Database

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323- Chiropractic Usage in the VA for Chronic Pain

Chronic pain disproportionately affects veterans. This study looks at the usage, and options for non-pharmacological care for chronic pain in the Veterans Health Administration system.

Episode Notes:

Non-pharmacological Treatment for Chronic Pain in US Veterans Treated Within the Veterans Health Administration: Implications for Expansion in US Healthcare Systems

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297- Chronic Pain Is Being Fueled by Primary Care Physicians

New research indicates that nearly 50% of people with back pain are receiving nonconcordant care recommendations from their primary care physicians; and it’s leading to an epidemic of chronic pain.

Episode Highlights:

Risk Factors Associated With Transition From Acute to Chronic Low Back Pain in US Patients Seeking Primary Care

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290- Chronic Pain Can Alter Your Sense of Position and Movement

Chronic low back can has been shown to alter your sense of position (or proprioception) and senses of force. These alterations can potentially slow down the healing process. Discover the latest research on how you can communicate this important information with your patients.

Episode Highlights:

Sense of effort is distorted in people with chronic low back pain

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288- Reducing Adverse Events of Chronic Pain with Chiropractic

By using non-pharmacological treatment (instead of opioids), it's been shown that you can reduce the adverse events associated with chronic pain. Discover the stats, take home messages, and next steps in this weeks episode.

Episode Highlights:

Nonpharmacological Treatment of Army Service Members with Chronic Pain Is Associated with Fewer Adverse Outcomes After Transition to the Veterans Health Administration

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277- Chiropractic Visit Frequency for Chronic Pain

How often should someone with chronic neck or back pain visit a chiropractor? It’s a question that researchers have aimed to answer for quite some time. In this new study, BMC showcased the factors that affect visit frequency and why chiropractic care is one of the most effective ways to help people struggling with chronic.

Episode Notes:

Predictors of visit frequency for patients using ongoing chiropractic care for chronic low back and chronic neck pain; analysis of observational data

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260- Is Flexion Distraction Beneficial for Chronic Low Back Pain

Patients with chronic low back pain were treated with either chiropractic flexion distraction technique or active exercise. In this episode we explore the results.

Episode Highlights-

A randomized clinical trial and subgroup analysis to compare flexion-distraction with active exercise for chronic low back pain

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245- New Chronic Pain Guideline Updates

New updates to the guidelines around the the care of chronic musculoskeletal pain is good new for chiropractors. Tune in to learn how these updates may impact your practice!

Episode Highlights-

Best Practices for Chiropractic Management of Patients with Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain: A Clinical Practice Guideline

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182- Resilience, Pain, and Your Practice

Is every step of your patient journey encouraging resilience? Check out this weeks episode to discover the research on chronic pain and resilience while discovering a few tips to empower your patients to achieve their goals.

Episode Highlights-

The path to capacity: resilience and spinal chronic pain.

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