A new study is a first step in assessing and improving chiropractic care strategies for U.S. military veterans. In 2004, the Office of Veteran’s Affairs added chiropractic care as an option for veterans. Since then, the number of veterans taking advantage of this service through VA care facilities has increased exponentially. The use of chiropractic […]

Adding chiropractic care to other medical treatments helped U.S. service members with low back pain. The study from Dr. Christine Goertz, et. al incorporated data from three different locations: two large military medical centers and one smaller military hospital. All three sites enrolled 250 participants: U.S. active duty military personnel with low back pain attributed […]

Hypertension is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Unfortunately, it’s not always easy to treat high blood pressure. There are many factors that can contribute to its presence. These include both the state of the autonomic nervous system and, for many, genetic factors as well. In November 2020, Stephanie GB Sullivan, Stefano Paolacci, […]

It turns out chiropractic care can reduce the number of trips you take to the doctor if you’re older, according to a study conducted in 2021. Using data from Medicare, the study’s authors collected data from about 39,000 older adults who regularly used chiropractic care but had recently moved to a new location where chiropractors […]

One of the reasons people visit a chiropractor is because they’re looking for alternatives to taking painkillers for back and neck pain. Often, patients find relief when they use a combination of methods that together can reduce or eliminate the need for drugs such as ibuprofen or even stronger prescriptions for pain management. Before moving […]