Chiropractic News and Research

The latest studies and science on the benefits of chiropractic

Ibuprofen ups risk of heart flutter

Taking drugs like ibuprofen and aspirin could increase your risk of a heart condition known as atrial fibrillation, according to research from the British Medical Journal. Atrial fibrillation or flutter is a condition in which the heart beats irregularly or quickly.

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Medical vs. Chiropractic Care for Sacroiliac Joint Pain

Sacroiliac joint dysfunction is a commonly overlooked cause of back pain, yet affects 10-25% of patients with lower back issues. Located at the base of the spine within the pelvis, the sacroiliac joint can become misalignment or injured, resulting in back pain or sciatica.

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Chiropractic Cut Migraine Pain by 68%

Mainstream medical treatment of migraine headache relies heavily on using pharmaceuticals to manage and control migraine pain. But medications can come with a slew of side effects like nausea, dizziness, vomiting, and even more headaches from medication overuse. Fortunately natural remedies exist that can ease migraine without the adverse effects of drugs.

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Smoking Tied to Sciatica

Recent research suggests that smoking may increase your odds of developing chronic pain like sciatica and back pain. In a study published in the Journal of Pain, researchers surveyed 6,000 women from Kentucky to see if a number of lifestyle factors influenced the risk of chronic conditions like sciatica, fibromyalgia and musculoskeletal pain. Daily smokers were 104 percent more likely than non-smokers to have chronic pain.

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Prevent Sports Injury with Chiropractic

Chiropractic is an integral part of the care that many professional athletes receive. But just because you aren't going to the Olympics doesn't mean that you too can't improve your health and performance with chiropractic care. When it comes to sports injuries, weakness or improper stretching can put you at risk of getting hurt.

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Chiropractic an Effective Choice for Sciatica Patients

Work-related sciatica can be one of the most challenging and expensive problem in our health care systems. By definition, sciatica refers to pain and tenderness at some point of the sciatic nerve.

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Chiropractic Treatment of Dizziness

A recent case study suggests that chiropractic adjustments may alleviate chronic dizziness associated with neck pain.1 A 29 year old man had been suffering from cervicogenic dizziness for 10 years. His dizziness developed in his 20s after a lifetime of neck and back pain as a result of an auto accident he'd been in as child.

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Chiropractic Better for Back Pain Than Medical Care

A few years ago, a study was completed where patients were observed who had both acute (or severe) and chronic back pain. In this study, standard medical treatment was compared to chiropractic care.

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How to Break the Cycle of Back Pain

You tweaked your back, pulled a muscle, or injured yourself lifting something incorrectly and suddenly you've got a shooting pain in your back. These sudden, temporary episodes of low back pain are characterized as acute low back pain rather than chronic pain.

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Chiropractic: The Key to Healthy Aging Well

Think you have to live with back pain just because you're growing old? You're not alone. Research shows that although older adults are more likely to experience back pain, they are less likely to seek care for their pain than younger adults.

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