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Research Shows Spinal Manipulative Therapy Benefits Low–Back Pain Patients

Posted in: Back Pain, Research, Safety

A group of researchers reviewed 26 randomized clinical trials to determine if there was reasonable evidence that spinal manipulative therapy is beneficial for patients with[...]

Chiropractic for GI Disorders? YES!

Posted in: Research, Other

Canadian researchers reviewed studies regarding chiropractic care for disorders of the gastro-intestinal (GI) tract. A total of 21 articles published in peer-reviewed journals between 1980[...]

Study Shows How You Carry a Heavy Load Matters

Posted in: Back Pain, Research, Safety

Many military personnel have experienced low back pain associated with carrying heavy loads. While there is data related to the soldier’s posture when carrying heavy[...]

How Long Does It Take To Become Addicted To Opioids?

Posted in: Back Pain, Articles, Addressing Pain, Research, Safety

Sadly, the answer is not long – and a much shorter time than most people would expect. According to a recent study, the transition from[...]

Can Carbonated Drinks Make You Feel Hungrier?

Posted in: Research, Wellness, Other

With the significant increase in obesity rates, numerous studies have been done to determine which dietary habits do or do not contribute to this health[...]

Do You Know How Much Is Enough For Your Child?

Posted in: Children, Articles, Children, Research, Health & Wellness, Nutrition, Wellness

Children have not been immune to the rise in obesity across the nation. Overall eating habits, frequency of consuming fast food, larger portion sizes and[...]

Children’s Sleep Patterns May Affect Behavior for Years to Come

Posted in: Children, Research, Other

A group of researchers led by a Harvard pediatrician studied the connection between amount of sleep in children aged 6 months to 7 years, and[...]

Energy Drinks – Dangerous for Some

Posted in: Articles, Research, Health & Wellness, Nutrition, Sports, Wellness, Other, Sports & Exercise

Energy drinks are common place on sports fields, gyms and in locker rooms. Replenishing fluids and energy sounds like a good idea. When studying, practice[...]

Get Adjusted and Boost Your Immune System

Posted in: Research, Health & Wellness, Wellness, Other

It has been said that if you want to know what is important to someone, look at how they spend their money. If that is[...]

Best Practices for Chiropractic Care for Older Adults Updated

Posted in: Back Pain, Articles, Addressing Pain, Research, Health & Wellness, Safety, Safety

Roughly 15% of chiropractic patients are 65 years old or older. Similar to other age groups, musculoskeletal complaints are most common. With longer life expectancy,[...]

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