Chiropractic News and Research

The latest studies and science on the benefits of chiropractic
VA Study Finds Chiropractic Linked to Lower Opiate Usage

VA Study Finds Chiropractic Linked to Lower Opiate Usage

We're all aware of the serious problem in the US with opiate addiction. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, 115 Americans die from opiate overdoses each day (about 43,000 a year), and we spend about $78 billion on the total costs of opiate abuse.

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How Chiropractic Can Reduce Back Pain Costs in Older Patients

How Chiropractic Can Reduce Back Pain Costs in Older Patients

We spend a tremendous amount of money in the United States on back pain. The World Health Organization estimates that we spend as much as $200 billion a year on all of the costs of back pain, including treatment and lost work.

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Chiropractic Patients Have Lower Medical Costs (Video)

Let's face it: cost is an important factor when we're considering our health-care options. We want quality care that works without racking up unnecessary medical bills.

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Yoga for Back Pain: How Often Should You Practice?

Practicing yoga and Pilates has been shown to be beneficial to health, including reducing low-back pain. If you're interested in this natural, non-invasive option, you may be wondering how much time you will need to invest to experience the benefits. Perhaps just one yoga class per week, according to researchers of a recent study.

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8 Reasons Why Chiropractic Is Best for Back Pain

8 Reasons Why Chiropractic Is Best for Back Pain

Low back pain is an expensive and frustrating problem for many adults. Nearly 80% of adults suffer from some kind of back problem and the total cost of this common health condition is about $240 billion a year in healthcare costs and lost productivity.

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9 Risk Factors for Developing Sciatica

9 Risk Factors for Developing Sciatica

Sciatica is a common pain problem that affects about 5% of adults. Sciatica is a symptom rather than a specific diagnosis: sciatic pain can have a number of different causes, and getting a proper diagnosis is key in getting relief from this condition. While pinpointing the root cause of sciatica can be challenging, the medical research has established the factors that increase the risk of a person developing sciatic nerve pain. Here are the nine most common risk factors for developing sciatica: 1.

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Chiropractic safe for kids, study finds

A new survey of European chiropractors confirmed that chiropractic is safe for kids. Less than 1% of children experienced side effects from chiropractic treatments, and they were all mild.

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The Effectiveness of Chiropractic Maintenance Care

The Effectiveness of Chiropractic Maintenance Care

The scientific literature is clear that chiropractic adjustments can be beneficial for acute and chronic low pain, sciatica, and other musculoskeletal conditions. Over 1 million chiropractic adjustments are performed every day around the world and people have benefited and avoided surgery and risky medications by seeing chiropractors. Many people who see chiropractors also do so on a maintenance basis, with the objective of preventing future episodes or exacerbation of their symptoms.

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Chiropractic Patients Less Likely to Suffer Drug Reactions

Chiropractic Patients Less Likely to Suffer Drug Reactions

Most people experience back pain, and many of these patients use drugs for pain relief. A 2014 study1 found that of older adults with chronic back pain, 72% of them were using some kind of analgesic to help cope with the pain.

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Attitude and Recovery From Back Pain

Attitude and Recovery From Back Pain

Having a positive attitude may actually speed your recovery from low-back pain. Most people experience back pain at some point in their lives, says Dr.

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