Abstract This paper explores the relationship between traumatic ligament laxity of the spine and the resultant instability that may occur. Within, there is a discussion of the various spinal ligamentous structures that may be affected by both macro and micro traumatic events, as well as the neurologic and musculoskeletal effects of instability. There is detailed discussion of the diagnosis, quantification,… Read More
Abstract objective: �To examine the diagnosis and care of a patient suffering from chronic low back pain with associated right leg pain and numbness. ���Diagnostic studies include standing plain film radiographs, lumbar MRI without contrast, chiropractic analysis, range of motion, orthopedic and neurological examination. ���Treatments include both manual and instrument assisted chiropractic adjustments, ice, heat, cold laser, Pettibon wobble chair… Read More
�Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Chiropractic Care and Cervical Artery Dissection: No Evidence for Causation Disclosures can be found in Additional Information at the end of the article Background Case reports and case control studies have suggested an association between chiropractic neck manipulation and cervical artery dissection (CAD), but a causal relationship has not been established. We evaluated the evidence… Read More
Results Of A Population-Based Case-Control & Case-Crossover Study J. David Cassidy, DC, PhD, DrMedSc,*�� Eleanor Boyle, PhD,* Pierre Co�te ?, DC, PhD,*��� Yaohua He, MD, PhD,* Sheilah Hogg-Johnson, PhD,�� Frank L. Silver, MD, FRCPC, and Susan J. Bondy, PhD� SPINE Volume 33, Number 4S, pp S176 �S183 �2008, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Read More
Title: Abatement of radiculopathy clinical signs and symptoms after chiropractic treatment in an older patient with trauma induced posterolateral disc herniation, superimposed on an underlying disc bulge. Abstract: Objective: To examine the concomitant clinical diagnosis of a lumbar disc bulge and lumbar disc herniation at the same spinal level, in an older traumatically injured patient with radicular symptoms. Diagnostic studies… Read More
Title: The Efficacy of Chiropractic Adjustments in the care of Migraine Headache with patients presenting with cervical disc bulge. Abstract: Objective: To explore the efficacy of chiropractic adjustments, and non-surgical spinal decompression in the treatment of cervical spine disc conditions presenting as neck pain, migraine headache, dizziness and visual disturbances. Diagnostic studies included physical examination, computer aided range of motion,… Read More
Title: Spinal Adjustments are Safe in the Presence of Herniated disc with the Absence of Cord Compression Abstract: The objective was to explore the use of MRI to increase the efficacy and safeness of adjusting the cervical spine in the presence of a disc herniation when there is no evidence of cord compression on MRI. Introduction: A 30 year old… Read More
How to Become A Chiropractor A chiropractor is a doctor who specializes in musculoskeletal and nervous system problems. It is the belief of the chiropractic community that problems in these areas can cause adverse health issues, including lowered resistance to disease, illness, and injury. Chiropractors manipulate the spine to realign spinal joints in their patients. By doing so, patients are… Read More
UTEP's Anthony Rotich | Photo Courtesy UTEP Staff Report June 20, 2017 114 Views Related Articles IRVING, Texas � Anthony Rotich (Cross Country) was announced as one of the 14 recipients of the Jim Castaneda Postgraduate Scholarship Award, announced by the league office on Tuesday afternoon. The conference annually awards the $4,000 Postgraduate Scholarships to graduates as selected by the… Read More
Acupuncture is a safe and effective alternative to pain medications for some emergency room patients, a new study reports. "While acupuncture is widely used by practitioners in community settings for treating pain, it is rarely used in hospital emergency departments," said study lead investigator Marc Cohen. He is a professor in the School of Health and Biomedical Sciences at RMIT… Read More
Chiropractor, Dr. Alexander Jimenez examines the role of biomechanics in medial tibial stress syndrome... Medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS � commonly known as shin splints) is not medically serious, yet can suddenly side- line an otherwise healthy athlete. Roughly five percent of all athletic injuries are diagnosed as MTSS(1). The incidence increases in specific populations, accounting for 13-20% of injuries… Read More
Title: The Utilization of Long Term Care for Herniated Lumbar Discs with Chiropractic for the Management of Mechanical Spine Pain. Dr. Alex Jimenez, doctor of chiropractic, focuses on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of a variety of injuries and conditions associated with the musculoskeletal and nervous systems, utilizing several chiropractic methods and techniques. The following procedures may be similar to… Read More
Title: The chiropractic management of cervical Myelomalacia Abstract: To examine the diagnosis and condition of a patient suffering from neck pain and radiation of pain into arms following a motor vehicle accident. Diagnostic studies include the chiropractic orthopedic and neurological examination, digital x-rays, range of motion and cervical MRI. Introduction: On 10/10/2016, a 38-year-old male presented to our office for… Read More
New studies in neuroscience suggest chiropractic care affects much more than back and neck pain. Celeste McGovern investigates an emerging body of evidence that spinal manipulation also improves your brain. Imagine a convention that mixes cutting-edge natural health seminars with a surfer dude�s attitude, a revivalist�s enthusiasm and a good measure of live rock-�n-roll. That�s the California Jam, which took… Read More
Case Report: The Assessment of Traumatic Cervical Spine Injury and Utilization of Advanced Imaging in a Chiropractic Office. Abstract: the objective is to explore the standard of care regarding the assessment of cervical spine injuries in a setting of a chiropractic office. Diagnostic studies include physical examination, range of motion studies, orthopedic testing and cervical spine. MRI. Introduction: On January 30,… Read More