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For Bad Backs, It May Be Time to Rethink Biases About Chiropractors
About two of every three people will probably experience significant low back pain at some point. A physician like me might suggest any number of potential treatments and therapies. But one I never considered was a referral for spinal manipulation.
It appears I may have been mistaken. For initial treatment of lower back pain, it may be time for me (and other physicians) to rethink our biases.
Spinal manipulation — along with other less traditional therapies like heat, meditation and acupuncture — seems to be as effective as many other more medical therapies we prescribe, and as safe, if not safer.
Most back pain resolves over time, so interventions that…
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Research Review: Spinal Manipulation vs. NSAID (Diclofenac) for Acute Low Back Pain
Although we do not have research comparing chiropractic care to any and all other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications on the market today, this paper was one more step in further validating spinal manipulation as an effective and safe way of approaching the treatment of acute low back pain.
Modern chiropractic therapy is based on evidence – and here it is
So what does the evidence say about its efficacy? A Cochrane Review of spinal manipulation therapy for chronic low back pain shows that at minimum, it’s as effective as exercise therapy, standard medical care or physiotherapy.
For Bad Backs, It May Be Time to Rethink Biases About Chiropractors
Most back pain resolves over time, so interventions that focus on relief of symptoms and allow the body to heal are ideal. Many of these can be nonpharmacological in nature, like the work done by chiropractors or physical therapists.
Chiropractic Economics
Chiropractic Economics magazine and ChiroEco.com were voted the #1 most-trusted and most-used resource for practice building, product information, and purchasing decisions by doctors of chiropractic.
Canadian Chiropractor
It is the purpose of Canadian Chiropractor magazine to be a spearhead for progress in chiropractic health care, to offer a forum for new ideas, and to promote chiropractic awareness and understanding.
Chiropractic & Manual Therapies
Chiropractic & Manual Therapies is an open access, peer-reviewed online journal that aims to provide chiropractors, manual therapists and related health professionals with clinically relevant, evidence-based information. Chiropractic and other manual therapies share a relatively broad diagnostic practice and treatment scope, emphasizing the structure and function of the body's musculoskeletal framework (especially the spine).
Clinical Chiropractic
Official Journal of The College of Chiropractors. As an international, peer reviewed journal, Clinical Chiropractic aims to enhance the standards and quality of the practice of chiropractic by providing authoritative information of use to the clinical chiropractor in development of their professional career; clinical skills and performance; and ability to deliver optimal patient care. It further seeks to improve the level of knowledge about chiropractic and ensure its widest dissemination.
Journal of Chiropractic & Sports Physical Therapy
The Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy® (JOSPT®) publishes scientifically rigorous, clinically relevant content for physical therapists and others in the health care community to advance musculoskeletal and sports-related practice globally. To this end, JOSPT features the latest evidence-based research and clinical cases in musculoskeletal health, injury, and rehabilitation, including physical therapy, orthopaedics, sports medicine, and biomechanics.
Journal of Chiropractic Education
The mission of The Journal of Chiropractic Education (JCE) is to promote excellence in chiropractic education through the publication of research and scholarly articles concerned with educational theory, methods, and content relevant to the practice of chiropractic; to encourage and contribute to the professional development of chiropractic educators; and to recognize their achievements.
Journal of Chiropractic Medicine
Sample Issue Journal of Chiropractic Medicine The Journal of Chiropractic Medicine is a peer-reviewed journal devoted to providing a forum for the chiropractic profession to disseminate information dedicated to the developing primary care emphasis within the profession. The journal focuses on providing practical and applicable information for the practicing doctor of chiropractic.
Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association
The Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association (JCCA) ISSN 0008-3194 (Print) and ISSN 1715-6181 (Online) is the official, peer reviewed, quarterly research publication of the Canadian Chiropractic Association (CCA). Published since 1957 and searchable from 1986 on this site and from 1978 in PubMed, the JCCA publishes research papers, commentaries and editorials relevant to the practice of chiropractic.
The American Chiropractor
America's most read chiropractic magazine.
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders is an open access, peer-reviewed journal that considers articles on all aspects of the prevention, diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal and associated disorders, as well as related molecular genetics, pathophysiology, and epidemiology.
European Spine Journal
'European Spine Journal' is a publication founded in response to the increasing trend toward specialization in spinal surgery. The Journal is devoted to spine surgery and all related disciplines, including functional and surgical anatomy of the spine, biomechanics and pathophysiology, diagnostic procedures, and neurology.
Gait & Posture
Gait & Posture is a vehicle for the publication of up-to-date basic and clinical research on all aspects of locomotion and balance. The topics covered include: Techniques for the measurement of gait and posture, and the standardization of results presentation; Studies of normal and pathological gait; Treatment of gait and postural abnormalities; Biomechanical and theoretical approaches to gait and posture...
Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
The Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies brings you the latest therapeutic techniques and current professional debate. Publishing highly illustrated articles on a wide range of subjects this journal is immediately relevant to everyday clinical practice in private, community and primary health care settings.
Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics (JMPT) is dedicated to the advancement of chiropractic health care. It provides the latest information on current developments in therapeutics, as well as reviews of clinically oriented research and practical information for use in clinical settings. The Journal's editorial board includes some of the world's leading clinical low-back and spine researchers from medicine, osteopathy, chiropractic, and post-secondary education.
Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics
Published quarterly by the AAOP, JPO: Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics provides information on new devices, fitting and fabrication techniques, and patient management experiences. The multidisciplinary approach focuses on prosthetics and orthotics, with timely reports from related fields such as orthopaedic research, occupational therapy, physical therapy, orthopaedic surgery, amputation surgery, physical medicine, biomedical engineering, psychology, ethics, and gait analysis.
Manual Therapy
Manual Therapy is a peer-reviewed international and multidisciplinary journal, publishing high quality original research, review and debate articles that contribute to improving the clinical understanding of appropriate care processes for musculoskeletal conditions. The journal publishes articles that influence the body of evidence on mechanistic and diagnostic processes, patient care and guidelines for musculoskeletal therapies and musculoskeletal medicine.
Musculoskeletal Care
Musculoskeletal Care is a peer-reviewed journal for all health professionals committed to the clinical delivery of high quality care for people with musculoskeletal conditions and providing knowledge to support decision making by professionals, patients and policy makers. This journal publishes papers on original research, applied research, review articles and clinical guidelines.
Spine
Recognized internationally as the leading journal in its field, Spine is an international, peer-reviewed, bi-weekly periodical that considers for publication original articles in the field of Spine. It is the leading subspecialty journal for the treatment of spinal disorders. Only original papers are considered for publication with the understanding that they are contributed solely to Spine. The Journal does not publish articles reporting material that has been reported at length elsewhere.
The Spine Journal
The Spine Journal, the official journal of the North American Spine Society, is an international and multidisciplinary journal that publishes original, peer-reviewed articles on research and treatment related to the spine and spine care, including basic science and clinical investigations. It is a condition of publication that manuscripts submitted to The Spine Journal have not been published, and will not be simultaneously submitted or published elsewhere.
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