Case Report Examines Neurological Atrophy
t has often been said that chiropractors are doctors of the nervous system. The brain and spinal cord are what we care for, and this very brain and spinal cord…
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Flipping the Evidence Hierarchy – Why Case Reports Matter for Chiropractic
Just in case you hadn’t noticed, case reports have been taking up an increasing amount of space in journals of late, and our very own Foundation is moving to do…
When Back Pain isn’t Just Back Pain: Case Report
A thorough history and examination is always an important aspect of the chiropractic experience. We know what we are looking for, and we know the red flags. But a case…
Chiropractic, Kids and Quality of Life
When we hear the term “quality of life” it is usually used to describe someone who is aging, frail or in the grip of illness that affects their ability to…
Chiropractic care and Arthritis – Case Reports Show Improvement
Rheumatoid Arthritis is one of the most common chronic autoinflammatory conditions observed in the human population. It is characterised by joint swelling, pain, and gradual degradation of the joint leading…
Case Report: Chiropractic Care of a Mixed Martial Art Fighter
To a professional or elite athlete, it is vital to have a body that is well-tuned and operating in peak condition. We have read anecdotal accounts of professional athletes, sports…
Can Spinal Manipulative Therapy Be Effective Beyond Muscle and Joint Pain? New Systematic Review
For some years now, the Australian Spinal Research Foundation has been interested in research examining how the brain and nervous system responds when you remove subluxations. In many ways, this…
RCT examines Spinal Manipulation for Subacute and Chronic Lumbar Radiculopathy
RCT examines Spinal Manipulation for Subacute and Chronic Lumbar Radiculopathy As research advances and as great chiropractic minds delve into the possibilities offered by the adjustment beyond musculoskeletal pain alone,…
Adios 2020! Looking Forward to 2021
Here we are at the end of what may seem like the longest year in modern memory. While it will go down in the history books as the year of…
Trapezius fibre muscle analysis: An examiner reliability pilot study
A recent study appearing in the newly minted “Asia Pacific Chiropractic Journal” has examined the reliability of a particular muscle analysis used in a common chiropractic technique – the Sacro…
Randomised Controlled Trial looks at cortisol levels in factory workers
The clothing manufacturing industry is known for its repetitive, time-sensitive nature. Not only are workers responsible for a high amount of product turnover in a small amount of time, it…
New study looks at 178 cases of infant shoulder dysfunction
Chiropractic care across the lifespan is a concept that, to some, is a given but to others is highly controversial. After all, “Why would an infant need chiropractic care?” While…
New Meta-Analysis on Migraine Pain and Disability and Spinal Manipulation
It is estimated that migraine affects around one in seven people worldwide, making it more prevalent than diabetes, epilepsy and asthma and ranking as the seventh most disabling disease “among…
Spinal Manipulation May Decrease Neurologic Pain Signature
The study of pain is a complex area, as pain isn’t just about injury. It’s also about the brain’s response to it. Thus, there is a lot we don’t yet…
Forward Head Posture and Anterior Thoracic Adjusting: New Case Report
Forward head posture, or Cervical Forward Flexion, has emerged as a significant postural concern over recent years with many people attributing the increase (at least in part) to the uptick…
Australian Spinal Research Foundation Welcomes New President
The Australian Spinal Research Foundation has announced the appointment of the new President of the Foundation following the completion of Dr Craig Foote’s service on the board. Dr Craig shepherded…
Case Report: Lumbosacral Transitional Vertebra as a potential contributing factor to scoliosis
The Asia Pacific Chiropractic Journal has carried an intriguing dual case report in which lumbosacral transitional vertebra are discussed as a potential contributing factor to scoliosis. Scoliosis, or abnormal curvature…
Neck Pain and Movement: ASRF-funded study published
In last weeks’ interview, we caught up with Professor Suzanne Snodgrass from the University of Newcastle. She was talking about a recent study, funded by the Australian Spinal Research Foundation,…