ChiroACCESS: A Chiropractic Research and News Resource

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.

We’ve come a Long Way from Ouija Boards or Have We?

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Diagnosis is a challenging art with often very little scientific evidence to support the process. This appears especially true for the diagnosis of neuromusculoskeletal conditions like low back pain.

Some Inflammatory Remarks About Manipulation

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

There is an anonymous quote which reads, “An archer cannot hit the bullseye if he doesn’t know where the target is.” In the case of some of chiropractic’s detractors, that seems to have been the case when it comes to vertebral arteries.

Vitamin E Increases Cancer Risk?

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Numerous studies have investigated the possible role of vitamin E in cancer prevention. Early studies cast a favorable light on preventing prostate as well as other forms of cancer. However, the most recent report provided in the October 2011 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association provides unexpected and somewhat astounding findings.

Diagnostic Imaging Case Report: A 58-year-old female reports S/P slip fall on extended hand

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

A 58-year-old female reports S/P slip fall on extended hand. Orthopedic exam was limited due to pain and swelling. The patient was splinted and given specific icing instructions. The patient returned two days later for follow-up evaluation. There was little or no diminution of pain or swelling in the interval. At this time, images of the left wrist were taken.

Research Status of Resveratrol

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Prior to the year 2000 only 180 articles on resveratrol had been indexed in PubMed. Since 2000 an additional 4080+ articles have been indexed. Why the major surge in interest? It could be because preliminary evidence suggests resveratrol may be an effective intervention in the prevention or treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, back pain and the aging process.

Dust Bunnies Make Poor Pets

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Dust bunnies have some positive attributes as low maintenance pets. There is no need to walk them, no feeding and no vet bills. Unfortunately they do pose a very serious health risk.

Prevention of Migraine Headache

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

I have reviewed many topics for ChiroAccess over the past few years and one of the most consistent findings is the lack of prevention studies for most non-life threatening conditions. Migraine headache is an exception.

Response To Albuquerque Cervical Arterial Dissection Study

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

A recent publication in the Journal of Neurosurgery adds to the debate over the advisability of performing cervical manipulations, in that the procedure is reported to have led to the appearance and description of 13 cases of craniocervical artery dissections.

Diagnostic Imaging Case Report: An 82-year-old male reports with severe lumbar pelvic pain

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

An 82-year-old male reports with severe lumbar pelvic pain beginning one week prior after falling. Walking is very painful. The patient’s medical history was not provided at the time of formal reading.

Recognition of Myocardial Infarction in Chiropractic Practice

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

There is an almost certain eventuality that on several occasions during your practice career a patient with an undiagnosed life threatening condition will present in your office. To better prepare you for these events ChiroACCESS will be publishing a short series of papers on myocardial infarction, deep vein thrombosis, stroke, abdominal aortic aneurysm and subdural hematoma.