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Amount of Health Care and Self-care Following

By Frank M. Painter|July 25, 2017|Chiropractic Care, Low Back Pain|

Amount of Health Care and Self-care Following a Randomized Clinical Trial Comparing Flexion-distraction with Exercise Program for Chronic Low Back Pain

SOURCE: Chiropractic & Osteopathy 2006 (Aug 24); 14: 19

Jerrilyn A Cambron, M Ram Gudavalli,
Marion McGregor, James Jedlicka,
Michael Keenum, Alexander J Ghanayem,
Avinash G Patwardhan and Sylvia E Furner

Department of Research,
National University of Health Sciences,
Lombard, IL, USA.

BACKGROUND: Previous clinical trials have assessed the percentage of participants who utilized further health care after a period of conservative care for low back pain, however no chiropractic clinical trial has determined the total amount of care during this time and any differences based on assigned treatment group. The objective of this clinical trial follow-up was to assess if there was a difference in the total number of office visits for low back pain over one year after a four week clinical trial of either a form of physical therapy (Exercise Program) or a form of chiropractic care (Flexion Distraction) for chronic low back pain.

METHODS: In this randomized clinical trial follow up study, 195 participants were followed for one year after a four-week period of either a form of chiropractic care (FD) or a form of physical therapy (EP). Weekly structured telephone interview questions regarded visitation of various health care practitioners and the practice of self-care for low back pain.

RESULTS: Participants in the physical therapy group demonstrated on average significantly more visits to any health care provider and to a general practitioner during the year after trial care (p < 0.05). No group differences were noted in the number of visits to a chiropractor or physical therapist. Self-care was initiated by nearly every participant in both groups.

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The Reduction of Asthma Symptoms and Medication

By Frank M. Painter|July 18, 2017|Asthma, Chiropractic Care|

The Reduction of Asthma Symptoms and Medication After Chiropractic Care

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SOURCE: Chiropractic J Australia 2017; 45: 138–143

Thomas A. Brozovich D.C.

Clinical Sciences,
Palmer College of Chiropractic,
Davenport, IA USA

Objective: To discuss the chiropractic management of a patient with asthma who was treated using chiropractic care.

Clinical features: A 5–year-old male with a history of asthma for 3–1/2 years sought chiropractic care for his asthma symptoms, which included tightness of the chest, shortness of breath, nasal congestion, and nonproductive cough that were not responding to allopathic treatment.

Intervention and Outcome: He was adjusted based on location of his subluxations (intersegmental joint dysfunction). He had 5 treatments over 3 days. Treatment consisted of chiropractic adjustment to the cervical and thoracic region. We observed a quick and drastic reduction in his symptoms and he has been able to reduce all of his medication over the next few months with the exception of a rescue inhaler of albuterol, which he needs only infrequently.

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Chiropractic Management of Neck-Tongue Syndrome

By Frank M. Painter|June 13, 2017|Chiropractic Care, Neck Pain, Neck-Tongue Syndrome|

Chiropractic Management of a Patient With Neck-Tongue Syndrome: A Case Report

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SOURCE: J Chiropractic Medicine 2016 (Dec); 15 (4): 321–324

Craig S. Roberts, DC

Private Practice,
Nevada City, CA

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this case report was to describe the chiropractic management of a patient with neck-tongue syndrome (NTS).

CLINICAL FEATURES: A 34-year-old female patient sought treatment at a chiropractic clinic for symptoms involving neck pain associated with left-sided paresthesia of the tongue that had persisted for >2 years. A diagnosis of NTS was made.

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Running Exercise Strengthens the Intervertebral Disc

By Frank M. Painter|May 23, 2017|Chiropractic Care, Disc Derangement|

Running Exercise Strengthens the Intervertebral Disc

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SOURCE: Scientific Reports 2017 (Apr 19); 7: 45975 ~ FULL TEXT

Daniel L. Belavý,a, Matthew J. Quittner,
Nicola Ridgers, Yuan Ling,
David Connell, and Timo Rantalainen

Deakin University,
School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences,
Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition,
221 Burwood Highway,
Burwood, Victoria, 3125, Australia.

There is currently no evidence that the intervertebral discs (IVDs) can respond positively to exercise in humans. Some authors have argued that IVD metabolism in humans is too slow to respond anabolically to exercise within the human lifespan. Here we show that chronic running exercise in men and women is associated with better IVD composition (hydration and proteoglycan content) and with IVD hypertrophy. Via quantitative assessment of physical activity we further find that accelerations at fast walking and slow running (2 m/s), but not high-impact tasks, lower intensity walking or static positions, correlated to positive IVD characteristics. These findings represent the first evidence in humans that exercise can be beneficial for the IVD and provide support for the notion that specific exercise protocols may improve IVD material properties in the spine. We anticipate that our findings will be a starting point to better define exercise protocols and physical activity profiles for IVD anabolism in humans.

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Complementary and Integrative Medicine in the Management

By Frank M. Painter|May 19, 2017|Chiropractic Care, Headache|

Complementary and Integrative Medicine in the Management of Headache

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SOURCE: BMJ. 2017 (May 16); 357: j1805

Denise Millstine, Christina Y Chen, Brent Bauer

Integrative Medicine Section,
Department of General Internal Medicine;
Women’s Health Internal Medicine,
Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Headaches, including primary headaches such as migraine and tension-type headache, are a common clinical problem. Complementary and integrative medicine (CIM), formerly known as complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), uses evidence informed modalities to assist in the health and healing of patients. CIM commonly includes the use of nutrition, movement practices, manual therapy, traditional Chinese medicine, and mind-body strategies. This review summarizes the literature on the use of CIM for primary headache and is based on five meta-analyses, seven systematic reviews, and 34 randomized controlled trials (RCTs).

The overall quality of the evidence for CIM in headache management is generally low and occasionally moderate. Available evidence suggests that traditional Chinese medicine including acupuncture, massage, yoga, biofeedback, and meditation have a positive effect on migraine and tension headaches. Spinal manipulation, chiropractic care, some supplements and botanicals, diet alteration, and hydrotherapy may also be beneficial in migraine headache. CIM has not been studied or it is not effective for cluster headache. Further research is needed to determine the most effective role for CIM in patients with headache.

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Introduction

Headache is one of the most common clinical problems seen by healthcare providers. [1] Primary headache, as defined by the International Classification of Headache Disorders (ICHD), comprises headaches caused by independent pathophysiology, not by secondary causes, and includes tension-type headache, migraine, and cluster headaches. [2]

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AMI Model Working in Florida

By Frank M. Painter|May 12, 2017|Chiropractic Care, Integrative Care|

AMI Model Working in Florida: Functional Improvements, Reduced Utilization Costs
by Medicaid Patients

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SOURCE: Dynamic Chiropractic

Background: Alternative Medicine Integration (AMI) originally achieved recognition within the chiropractic community for its unique HMO model that utilized doctors of chiropractic as primary-care physicians (PCPs) and the portal of entry into an integrated health care delivery system, inclusive of hospitals, MDs and MD specialists and outpatient facilities. Contracted with Blue Cross Blue Shield’s HMO-Illinois, AMI’s integrated IPA demonstrated excellent clinical and cost outcomes.

These outcomes were published in the June 2007 issue of JMPT and reviewed in the June 4, 2007 issue of DC. [1] In July 2007, AMI received the national endorsement of the Congress of Chiropractic State Associations (COCSA) for its outcomes-based model of chiropractic medical management.

AMI also has been documenting the clinical and cost outcomes of its holistic, patient-centered disease management program for chronic pain patients enrolled in the Florida Medicaid system. While pharmaceutically oriented disease-management programs for diabetes, hypertension, COPD and heart disease have become staples of compliance-driven, cost-containment measures offered by insurance companies and managed-care organizations, largely unnoticed by media and consumers is the growth of costs associated with chronic pain, which has become the number-one cost driver for Medicaid and the commercial populations. Coupled with the national health care trend of increased pharmaceutical usage and its associated issues of prescription drug complications, contraindications, addiction to painkillers and accidental death inherent and measurable within the conventional medical model, treatment costs for chronic pain-related diagnoses continue to escalate.

AMI’s initial three-year findings suggest integrating complementary and alternative medicine with conventional care management approaches in the Florida Medicaid system reduces the cost of care for the payer and improves the quality of life for the patient. All indications point to the conclusion that an integrative approach to treating the “whole” person is effective in this patient population.

To chiropractors and other practitioners of natural medicine, this is not a surprise. Chances are you have anecdotal stories of patient improvement within this vulnerable and challenging population. However, what is noteworthy is that since April 2004, AMI has successfully worked with the state of Florida to provide services to those beneficiaries who have been diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic back pain, chronic neck pain and/or fibromyalgia. AMI’s holistic nurse case managers integrate the conventional medical care these beneficiaries receive with CAM services from providers including chiropractors, acupuncturists, massage therapists, nutritionists, pharmacists and registered nurse care managers.

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Chiropractic Care

Amount of Health Care and Self-care Following

Amount of Health Care and Self-care Following a Randomized Clinical Trial Comparing Flexion-distraction with Exercise Program for Chronic Low Back Pain

The Reduction of Asthma Symptoms and Medication

The Reduction of Asthma Symptoms and Medication After Chiropractic Care

Chiropractic Management of Neck-Tongue Syndrome

Chiropractic Management of a Patient With Neck-Tongue Syndrome: A Case Report

Running Exercise Strengthens the Intervertebral Disc

Running Exercise Strengthens the Intervertebral Disc

Complementary and Integrative Medicine in the Management

Complementary and Integrative Medicine in the Management of Headache

AMI Model Working in Florida

AMI Model Working in Florida: Functional Improvements, Reduced Utilization Costs by Medicaid Patients

AMI Model Working in Florida: Functional Improvements, Reduced Utilization Costs
by Medicaid Patients