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Chiropractic Research

Numerous studies have shown that chiropractic treatment is both safe and effective.  The following are excerpts from a few of the more recent studies.  By examining the research supporting chiropractic care, you will find that chiropractic offers tremendous potential in meeting today’s health care challenges



Travel Aches and Strains Can Be a Pain In Your Back
Traveling can be rough on the body. Whether you are traveling alone on business or on your way to a sunny resort with your family, long hours in a car or an airplane can leave you stressed, tired, stiff and sore.


Chiropractors say Senate Bill is Out of Alignment
by: Alison Struve, News Channel 7 WSAW

A lot of people choose to visit their chiropractors; sometimes even before their physicians when something's wrong.  But chiropractors say a bill in the U.S. Senate could take away insurance coverage for many of their patients.



Soccer Kids Need Protection, according to the American Chiropractic Association
Ever since 1984, the year soccer passed baseball as the most popular team sport in the United States, participation in this sport has skyrocketed. With increasing numbers of children running and kicking their way down soccer fields across America, doctors of chiropractic are urging parents to take a step back and learn how to protect their children from the potential injuries this popular sport can cause.



Backpack Safety, according to the American Chiropractic Association
Back pain is pervasive among American adults, but a new and disturbing trend is emerging. Young children are suffering from back pain much earlier than previous generations, and the use of overweight backpacks is a contributing factor, according to the American Chiropractic Association (ACA). In fact, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that backpack-related injuries sent more than 7,000 people to the emergency room in 2001 alone.



Translating Research Into Practice
Translating Research Into Practice 2007 from the Foundation for Chiropractic Education and Research

New Study Sheds Light ADHD and Sudden Cardiac Death

June 15, 2009

Dr. Jennifer Ashton spoke with Julie Chen about possible cardiac side effects of some ADHD medications. Suggests chiropractic as an alternative or in conjunction with drug therapy. Watch the video



Standard Process Commits over $250,000 to Foundation for Chiropractic Progress

Standard Process, Inc ®, a Wisconsin-based manufacturer of whole food nutritional supplements, has pledged more than $250,000 to the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress. The funds will support the Foundation’s national initiative to educate the general public about the benefits of chiropractic care. Prior to a December 2006 donation of $50,000, Standard Process had already donated $115,000.



Preventing Falls Among Older Adults
Perhaps you know someone who’s been injured, disabled or even killed by a fall. Or maybe you’ve taken a spill yourself and are afraid the next one could be worse. As we age, time takes its toll on the bodily systems that keep us balanced and standing upright. For example, you may not see or hear as well, which can affect your coordination. Nerves that carry information from your brain to your muscles may fray and deteriorate, slowing your reaction time and making it more difficult to move away from oncoming pedestrians or adjust to icy patches on a sidewalk. Normal declines in muscle strength and joint flexibility can hinder your ability to stand, walk and rise from chairs.



Dr. Matthew Stone opens chiropractic office in Burrillville

BURRILLVILLE - Dr. Matthew Stone, who grew up in the area, has returned home to open a chiropractic practice, although he came to this by a circuitous route.



Alarm Rings in Lousiana—Time for the Profession to Wake Up
With the closing of the Louisiana legislative session it became even more apparent to me that the external influences on the chiropractic profession (and healthcare in general) are moving—in a very organized fashion—to use the literature (or the lack thereof) to make decisions regarding payment policies of the insurance industry (both health and workers’ compensation insurance).



Predicted Shortfall of Primary Care Doctors Emphasizes the Need for Chiropractic Physicians
The Associated Press reported this week that only two percent of graduating medical students indicated that they plan to work in primary care internal medicine, raising worries on Capitol Hill and beyond about a looming shortage of primary care doctors.  This news comes on the eve of a presidential election where both candidates are featuring health care reform as a key component of their campaign. 


Your CSRI Representatives Met your Washington, DC Legislators
On Thursday, February 26, 2009, Drs. Bridgham, Donovan and Donahue met with our Washington legislators to discuss national chiropractic issues.

Senate Legislation Introduced to Expand Chiropractic Benefit Within VA Health Care System
The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) and the Association of Chiropractic Colleges (ACC) today commended Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., for introducing legislation in the U.S. Senate designed to fully integrate chiropractic as a covered service within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care system.



Car Seat Safety: Are You Protecting Your Children?
According to the American Chiropractic Association, the growing awareness of safe driving and state safety laws have alerted the general public and parents to the importance of using car seats for their small children whenever and wherever they are driving. Most states require the use of car seats for children under the age of 4 and weighing less than 40 pounds. However, these safety rules aimed at protecting children may cause serious neck and spinal injuries and can even be deadly if the child car seats are used incorrectly.



Chiropractic Advice for Moms-to-Be
As many new mothers can attest, the muscle strains of pregnancy are very real and can be more than just a nuisance. The average weight gain of 25 to 35 pounds, combined with the increased stress placed on the body by the baby, may result in severe discomfort.

Don't Take Arthritis Lying Down
Years ago, doctors hardly ever told rheumatoid arthritis patients to "go take a hike" or "go for a swim." Arthritis was considered an inherent part of the aging process and a signal to a patient that it's time to slow down. Not anymore!

Scoliosis
 
Somewhere between three and five of every 1,000 children will develop scoliosis, usually in adolescence. This makes the disease one of the most common orthopedic disorders found in young people–and it's also one of the most puzzling. There are four major types of scoliosis: congenital, juvenile, degenerative or adult, and adolescent