A case report of a 55-year-old male with a 20-25-year history of chronic hypertension presented for chiropractic care. Can chiropractic care benefit patients with chronic hypertension? An estimated 1.2 billion adults worldwide have hypertension (high blood pressure). Having high blood pressure puts you at risk for heart disease and stroke, Read more…
A study reported the positive health outcomes following chiropractic care in a man suffering from chronic insomnia. Can chiropractic care help patients suffering from chronic insomnia? A study reported the positive health outcomes following chiropractic care in a man suffering from chronic insomnia. A 69-year-old male patient sought out chiropractic Read more…
A study published in the journal Brain Science assessed whether chiropractic spinal adjustments combined with physical therapy impact motor function in stroke patients. Can chiropractic care aid in improving motor function in stroke patients? Depending on the location in the brain, a stroke can cause paralysis in certain parts of Read more…
The patient was placed under corrective chiropractic care for 24 visits over 60 days. What does research show in the health outcomes of patients suffering from non-obstructive urinary retention? A 61-year-old female patient presented for chiropractic care with a history of chronic urinary retention that was non-responsive to medical interventions. Read more…
What does research say about the normalization of lipid panels following chiropractic care? What does research say about the normalization of lipid panels following chiropractic care? A 63-year-old female presented with right hip and leg pain, head and neck aches, arthritis, and gout. She also had a history of high Read more…
What does research say about the effects of chiropractic care for improving symptoms in a Parkinson’s disease patient? What does research say about the effects of chiropractic care for improving symptoms in a Parkinson’s disease patient? A 68-year-old female with Parkinson’s disease presented for chiropractic care, complaining of progressive neck Read more…
Low back and pelvic pain in pregnant women is a normal part of the pregnancy, affecting 50-80% of all pregnant women. Do pregnant women suffering from low back pain benefit from chiropractic care? Low back and pelvic pain in pregnant women is a normal part of the pregnancy, affecting 50-80% Read more…
A case study described the positive health results of 2 patients with persistent post-concussion syndrome after chiropractic care. Is chiropractic care an effective treatment for post-concussion syndrome? Post-concussion syndrome is a condition that occurs after a concussion and involves symptoms including dizziness, headache, nausea, vertigo, and double vision. A case Read more…
A recent study identified differences in overall health results, patient satisfaction, and healthcare costs in patients who started care with doctors of chiropractic vs. medical doctors. Are doctors of chiropractic your best first-contact care choice? Over 35 million adults in the U.S. saw a chiropractor in the last 12 months, Read more…
A study tested the efficacy of chiropractic adjustments in the treatment of migraine with aura. How effective is chiropractic care in the treatment of migraine with aura? About 25 to 30% of people who experience migraines also have migraine with aura (flashes of light, blind spots, and other vision changes Read more…