ChiroACCESS: A Chiropractic Research and News Resource

Hypertension Diagnosis Update

Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Taking bilateral blood pressure readings is an important part of the routine chiropractic examination could give an indication of several potentially serious conditions.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) on the Rise!

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The latest research suggests an increase in the prevalence of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in both children and adults.

Diagnostic Imaging Case Report: A 33-year-old male reports with chronic low back pain

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A 33-year-old male reports with chronic low back pain on and off for many years. The patient has been treated by a number of chiropractors and courses of physical therapy with “mixed” results. No history of recent trauma was reported.

Brother, Can You Paradigm?

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Having recently barely avoided an economic meltdown—a repeat of the Great Depression—it’s worth reflecting upon the research accomplishments and directives in both mainstream and alternative medicine...

Manipulation for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is on track to become the third leading cause of death by 2020. For those millions that have already developed COPD, chiropractors have several opportunities to assist in preventing and controlling the symptoms related to this disease.

Idiopathic Juvenile Scoliosis & Surgery

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The current scientific evidence does not support the medical necessity for the surgical intervention of idiopathic juvenile scoliosis, yet these procedures continue to be performed and often reimbursed by the insurance industry.

Coffee: What the 2011 Research Tells Us

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Coffee has been characterized as the “leading worldwide beverage” and it is estimated that 1.4 billion cups are consumed daily. With many of the concerns about the adverse effects of coffee having been laid to rest with past research, the picture we currently have regarding caffeinated coffee consumption and health is much clearer. Overall there is good news for coffee drinkers.

Diagnostic Imaging Case Report: A 26-year-old female reports chronic low back and hip pain

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A 26-year-old female reports chronic low back and hip pain of two months duration. No recent trauma was reported. The patient’s past medical history was not provided at time of formal reading.

The Key May Be In The Muscles

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

It was no less a personage than Thomas Edison who once opined, “Great ideas originate in the muscles.” Roll the tape forward some 75 years, and one starts to observe an interesting parallel in functional medicine.

Exercise and Brain Health

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

As U.S. public continues to set new levels for sedentary lifestyle and obesity, we have the strongest evidence in human history of the critical role of exercise in supporting human health.

Breakthrough in Alzheimer’s and Dementia?

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Coconut oil, once thought to be harmful due to elevating cholesterol levels, actually has numerous positive influences on human health.

Diagnostic Imaging Case Report: A 26-year-old male reports SP inversion strain/sprain

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A 26-year-old male reports SP inversion strain/sprain. The patient is unable to bear weight. Orthopedic evaluation was limited due to pain.

Therapeutic Ultrasound and Tendon Injuries

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

While its use is in decline, many chiropractic practices still commonly use Therapeutic Ultrasound in the treatment of patients. Recently, there has been an increase in interest by the research community in evaluating ultrasound.

Carotenoids, Vitamin E and Osteophytes

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

For the first time, lumbar spine osteophyte formation has been linked to levels of carotenoids and vitamin E.

Grasping The Placebo Effect: Different Strokes For Different Folks

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The placebo treatment itself is traditionally defined as inert, assuming that it contains no active components. This inertness remains as long as the patient is totally blinded from what is being given, or whether something has been given at all. But if patient affect should come into play, all bets are off.

Diagnostic Imaging Case Report: A 36-year-old female reports with neck pain and headaches

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

A 36-year-old female reports with neck pain and headaches which have progressively increased for the last month. No history of trauma has been reported. Physical exam findings were not provided at time of formal image reading.

Mistletoe for Kissing & Health

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

There is controversy over the origins of the tradition of kissing under mistletoe at Christmas and similar controversies extend to the use of mistletoe to promote human health. A review of research published the past two years has added a great deal to an understanding of the science related to the therapeutic effects of mistletoe lectins and other plant derivatives.

The Power of Blueberries

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

With each passing year, research provides evidence that many natural foods make profound but previously unknown contributions to prevention, treatment and promoting human health. Although the blueberry is small it has the potential to provide huge health benefits. The basic science and clinical science published this year underscores their importance.

Target Your Market

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Two of the most common marketing strategies include “targeting your market” and “separating yourself from the crowd”. This is the first in a series of two articles and will discuss “targeting your market”.

Diagnostic Imaging Case Report: A 41-year-old male reports with chronic low back pain

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

A 41-year-old male reports chronic low back pain on-and-off for the last four months. No history of trauma was reported. Physical exam was essentially unremarkable.