Category: Chiropractic

As opposed to going to the primary care doctor first, initial visits to chiropractors or physical therapists is associated with substantially decreased early and long-term use of opioids. ~Dr. Broussard Observational retrospective study of the association of initial healthcare provider for new-onset low back pain with early and long-term opioid use BMJ Open 2019;9:e028633. doi:…

Chiropractic Care My Reduce Opioid Prescriptions for Vets

Sep 14, 2019

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They are looking into the issue of using chiropractic type care for Veterans. It appears that opioid prescriptions are lower after chiropractic visits for Vets, so it is recommended to study this more closely. ~ Dr. Broussard Opioid Use Among Veterans of Recent Wars Receiving Veterans Affairs Chiropractic Care Pain Med. 2018 Sep 1;19(suppl_1):S54-S60. doi:…

Chiropractic Care Helps Financially Disadvantaged Get Off Opioids

Sep 1, 2019

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In this article, the authors concluded that financially disadvantaged patients with an opioid dependency who underwent chiropractic management for spine and extremity conditions in a publicly funded health care facility responded to treatment evidenced through reduction in pain. Opioid usage decreased in both percentage of users and dosage. ~ Dr. Broussard Opioid usage patterns, patient characteristics,…

Jul 18, 2019

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In this article, the authors reviewed the medical literature for chiropractic services used in the military across the world. They found that recent studies suggest a benefit of including chiropractic care to the usual medical care in managing back in in active duty military. ~ Dr. Broussard Chiropractic services in the active duty military setting:…

How Veterinarians Use Chiropractic to Assess Equine Back Pain

Jul 17, 2019

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Veterinarians are using chiropractic techniques more frequently to evaluate and treat back disorders in horses. Here, a CSU professor and researcher outlines basic principles. Posted by Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor | Jul 16, 2019 Veterinarians are using chiropractic techniques more frequently to evaluate and treat back disorders in horses. These therapies are not taught in vet…

Remission of Myasthenia Gravis Following Cervical Adjustment

Jul 10, 2019

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This is a published case study of a woman with myasthenia gravis that appeared to go into remission following chiropractic treatment for neck and back pain. Apparently, there are other case studies like this one, and the authors are still trying to find out how it all works. ~ Dr. Broussard AME Case Rep. 2019;…

Cost of Non-Operative Treatments for Pinched Nerves In the Neck

Jun 19, 2019

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in Chiropractic, Neck Pain

In order, this is what people spend on trying to treat pinched nerves in the neck before they decide to get surgery: Injections $988 Physical Therapy: $510 Bracing: $193 Chiropractic services: $193 Narcotics: $101 Gabapentin: $93 NSAIDs: $47 Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2019 Jul 1;44(13):937-942. doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000002983. Barton C Abstract STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective, observational…

Who Responds Best To Spinal Manipulation?

Jun 10, 2019

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When it comes to who responds best to spinal manipulation, it all depends on the patient’s condition(s). At the time of this article, there are several physical findings that can be found on exams and imaging that show promise that a person will respond to spinal manipulation. Let’s review some… Spinal Segmental Stiffness The spine…

Does Chiropractic and Acupuncture Help Young People With Spine Pain?

May 25, 2019

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