041- How the Chiropractic Adjustment Impacts the Central Nervous System

In this episode we look at the award winning research that showcased how the chiropractic adjustment impacts the central nervous system. Accurately communicating this information to both patients and other physicians is essential to maximizing your chiropractic message.

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First Prize: Central motor excitability changes after spinal manipulation: a transcranial magnetic stimulation study

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040- Disc Degeneration, Pain, and How it Impacts Your Practice

Disc degeneration and spine pain are intimately linked. However, the differences between the episodic nature of pain and the long term progression of degeneration is essential clinical knowledge. This week we look at a paper released in 2015 which highlighted the application of disc degeneration in the treatment of patients suffering from spine pain.

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Disc degeneration implies low back pain

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This piece was highlighted as a Monthly Research Brief for the members of The Evidence Based Chiropractor.  Our members use research to GROW their practice. Are you interested in increasing your referrals? Click here now.

039- Research and Action Steps to Improve Interdisciplinary Communication

There is a significant breakdown between the evidence-based support of chiropractic care and the actual referrals being made by medical doctors. This week we examine a brand new research paper that investigates the communication and care coordination of chronic pain patients between chiropractors and medical doctors. It is an eye-opening piece and we also highlight the specific action steps you can take to improve your local referral relationships starting today.

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Primary care physicians, acupuncture and chiropractic clinicians, and chronic pain patients: a qualitative analysis of communication and care coordination patterns.

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This piece was highlighted as a Monthly Research Brief for the members of The Evidence Based Chiropractor.  Our members use research to GROW their practice. Are you interested in increasing your referrals? Click here now.

038- Public Perception of Chiropractic

The public perception of Chiropractic care and the adjustment.

This week we explore the public perception of chiropractic. Research has shown that chiropractic is one of the most safe and effective healthcare options available. Yet, we have a great opportunity to improve our communication and refine our message. Listen to discover how you take advantage of this opportunity to dramatically impact the health of your local community.

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This piece was highlighted as a Monthly Research Brief for the members of The Evidence Based Chiropractor.  Our members use research to GROW their practice. Are you interested in increasing your referrals? Click here now.

Public Perceptions of Doctors of Chiropractic: Results of a National Survey and Examination of Variation According to Respondents' Likelihood to Use Chiropractic, Experience With Chiropractic, and Chiropractic Supply in Local Health Care Markets

037- The Science of Lumbar Adjustments

One of the most utilized chiropractic techniques is the side-posture lumbar adjustment. This episode looks at the research behind the lumbar adjustment including how it impacts the facets and central nervous system. Research in the time it takes to get to your office.

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This piece was highlighted as a Monthly Research Brief for the members of The Evidence Based Chiropractor.  Our members use research to GROW their practice. Are you interested in increasing your referrals? Click here now.

The effects of side-posture positioning and spinal adjusting on the lumbar Z joints: a randomized controlled trial with sixty-four subjects.

036- Value of Chiropractic Adjustments for Chronic Neck Pain

This week we look at a study which evaluated the perceived value of chiropractic adjustments/spinal manipulation for seniors suffering from chronic neck pain. They found a vast majority of these patients (over 90%) had a very high perceived of adjustments.

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Perceived value of spinal manipulative therapy and exercise among seniors with chronic neck pain: a mixed methods study

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This piece was highlighted as a Monthly Research Brief for the members of The Evidence Based Chiropractor.  Our members use research to GROW their practice. Are you interested in increasing your referrals? Click here now.

035- The Research Behind RockBlades: An Interview with Dr. Steve Capobianco

This week we have a special interview with RockTape medical director, Dr. Steve Capobianco.  Dr. Capo and I dive into the research behind their new soft tissue tools: RockBlades.  Don't miss this interview episode with one of chiropractic's innovators.

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Click here to learn more about RockBlades

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This piece was highlighted as a Monthly Research Brief for the members of The Evidence Based Chiropractor.  Our members use research to GROW their practice. Are you interested in increasing your referrals? Click here now.

034- Evidence-Based Guidelines for Neck Pain

This week we are back with another award winning piece of research. The study looked at 41 randomized controlled trials regarding acute and chronic neck pain. Chiropractic manipulation/adjustment was given a strong/moderate recommendation. Another piece which every chiropractor should know!

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Evidence-based guidelines for the chiropractic treatment of adults with neck pain.

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033- Chiropractic Care and Spinal Stenosis

This week we look at an award winning piece of research which found a statistically and clinically significant benefit for patients with stenosis who undergo chiropractic care. This is an essential piece of chiropractic research.

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Clinical outcomes for neurogenic claudication using a multimodal program for lumbar spinal stenosis: a retrospective study.

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This piece was highlighted as a Monthly Research Brief for the members of The Evidence Based Chiropractor.  Our members use research to GROW their practice. Are you interested in increasing your referrals? Click here now.

032- Chiropractic Adjustments after Steroid Injections

This episode looks at patient's who received chiropractic care following a steroid injection.  Often, patients who begin getting injections choose, or be persuaded, to discontinue their chiropractic care.  Research like this proves that concurrent chiropractic care will help the patient obtain the best possible outcomes.

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Spinal manipulation postepidural injection for lumbar and cervical radiculopathy: a retrospective case series.

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031- Tissue Damage After Chiropractic Adjustments: Fact or Fiction?

This weeks episodes explores the randomized controlled trial which examined tissue damage markers after chiropractic manipulation/adjustment.  The researchers found no evidence to support any damage post-adjustment.  Listen to this episode to learn more about this incredibly important study.

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Tissue Damage Markers after a Spinal Manipulation in Healthy Subjects: A Preliminary Report of a Randomized Controlled Trial

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030- The Essentials of Chiropractic Case Notes

Sending the right chiropractic case notes at the right time is an essential building block of developing referral relationships. Learn everything you need to know to ensure your case notes are showcasing your practice appropriately.

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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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This piece was highlighted as a Monthly Research Brief for the members of The Evidence Based Chiropractor.  Our members use research to GROW their practice. Are you interested in increasing your referrals? Click here now.

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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This piece was highlighted as a Monthly Research Brief for the members of The Evidence Based Chiropractor.  Our members use research to GROW their practice. Are you interested in increasing your referrals?  If so, click here now.

027- Improving Function and Health for an Aging Population

Health care institutions everywhere have been struggling with providing care for our aging population. As mobility decreases and disability increases; often independence is lost. Fortunately, research has begun to showcase the effects chiropractic care can have on our senior population. Hear how this research can be a talking point in your practice today!

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Chiropractic use in the Medicare population: prevalence, patterns, and associations with 1-year changes in health and satisfaction with care

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This piece was highlighted as a Monthly Research Brief for the members of The Evidence Based Chiropractor.  Our members use research to GROW their practice. Are you interested in increasing your referrals?  If so, click here now.

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.

025- Pressure Pain Thresholds and Your Patients

Learn how new research from SPINE regarding pressure pain thresholds can impact your patient care today!

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Changes in pressure pain threshold in patients with chronic nonspecific low back pain.

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024- How a Chiropractic Adjustment Works

This week we review a research article from SPINE journal which investigates how a chiropractic adjustment works.  Information that every chiropractic should be familiar with! Hear how this research directly impacts your daily patient care.

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Preliminary investigation of the mechanisms underlying the effects of manipulation: exploration of a multivariate model including spinal stiffness, multifidus recruitment, and clinical findings.

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This piece was highlighted as a Monthly Research Brief for the members of The Evidence Based Chiropractor.  Our members use research to GROW their practice. Are you interested in increasing your referrals?  If so, click here now.

023- Adjustment Outperform Injections

This weeks episode looks at the fantastic research article from 2013 which examined adjustments and injections for the treatment of MRI-confirmed lumbar disc herniation's.

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Symptomatic magnetic resonance imaging-confirmed lumbar disk herniation patients: a comparative effectiveness prospective observational study of 2 age- and sex-matched cohorts treated with either high-velocity, low-amplitude spinal manipulative therapy or imaging-guided lumbar nerve root injections.

This piece was highlighted as a Monthly Research Brief for the members of The Evidence Based Chiropractor.  Our members use research to GROW their practice. Are you interested in increasing your referrals?  If so, click here now.

022- Thoracic Adjustments for Cervical Spine Pain

In this episode we explore the Randomized Controlled Trial which showed thoracic adjustments to significantly influence cervical spine pain. We talk about how this research is applicable to your patients and to your local providers.

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Immediate changes in neck pain intensity and widespread pressure pain sensitivity in patients with bilateral chronic mechanical neck pain: a randomized controlled trial of thoracic thrust manipulation vs non-thrust mobilization.