New Report Examines the Post-Pandemic Research Era
The further we move through this pandemic the more we are familiarising ourselves with the effects, both short and long, of COVID-19 infections. In news we like about as much…
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Resolution of a left sided trigger finger in a 2½ year-old female
The first association many of us have with the term “Trigger finger” is that of Western movies and stand-off scenes, perhaps with a tumbleweed rolling by. But for many, trigger…
Forward head posture and nerve conduction: new study
It’s no big secret that forward head carriage is bad news. In fact, some may say it is a leading postural concern for chiropractors who deal with it almost every…
Chiropractic care of a 9-week old female with Erb’s palsy
We often think of labor as a physical (and emotional) ordeal for the mother, but in truth the great adventure of life kicks off with a big ordeal for baby…
Coeliacs Disease under Chiropractic Care: Case Report
Coeliac’s Disease is a monster we know well these days. It’s an autoimmune disease provoked by proteins present in gluten-containing foods such as wheat, rye, and barley, and sometimes even…
Chiropractic in the Management of Dysmenorrhea – Case Report
Yes, we are talking about period pain today. Sadly, period pain is a reality for many people. While there are levels to that, dysmenorrhea lies at the extreme end of…
RCT Examines Neurodynamic Interventions in Multiple Sclerosis Patients
Autoimmune disorders are a broad family of illnesses and syndromes, and their management is a serious issue for consideration as the pain and inflammation that comes with the disorders is…
Resolution of Facial Palsy under Chiropractic Care: A Case Report
A new case report has just hit the Asia Pacific Chiropractic Journal, covering a novel presentation of facial paralysis in a 13-month-old child. Facial palsy is a rare and complex…
Rare Case: Auriculotemporal Neuralgia Resolves Under Multimodal Chiropractic Care
Auriculotemporal Neuralgia (or ATN) is a relatively rare condition that many people wouldn’t have heard of. However, for sufferers it is marked by severe pain running from the temporomandibular joint…
Modifying Technique to Match Anatomy: New Case Report
When most of us are asked to put our hand on our heart, the right hand goes to the left side. It’s a rule of anatomy that is just assumed:…
New Study Examines the Effects of 4 Weeks of Chiropractic on Motor Function in People with Stroke
We have been keenly awaiting the latest instalment in the stroke research emerging from the New Zealand College of Chiropractic. Dr Kelly Holt’s exciting work on the topic was first…
The Therapeutic Alliance: How Important is Trust?
Although it may have not always been the case, we now accept that trust between patient and health practitioner can greatly impact how a patient perceives the quality of their…
Predictors of visit frequency for chronic pain patients – New observational study reveals chiropractic trends
With opioid misuse or overuse remaining a major concern in Australia, the USA and other developed countries, it seems the light is shining on other ways to manage pain and…
Mind, Trauma & Muscle Inhibition: New Study
With all we know about the brain, you’d think we’d have the full picture when it comes to memories. Yet research is still revealing more about things like Post-traumatic stress…
Women, Migraines and Chiropractic Care: New Study Exposes Multi-Faceted Benefits
Migraine sufferers know the beast well. The throbbing pain, nausea, extreme sensitivity to light and noise goes far beyond the bounds of tension headaches. Lasting from hours to days, these…
Can Chiropractic Care Improve Women’s Health? Case Report Examines Dysmenorrhea
When it comes to bearing the brunt of life’s hormonal injustices, it is perhaps fair to say that women got the raw end of the deal. Period pain, irregular periods,…
Mitigating the Opioid Crisis – What can chiropractors do?
The opioid crisis has been a topic of concern for health practitioners for a number of years now. While the USA is the most affected country with 70% of all…
Spinal Manipulation Alters Brain Activity in Chronic Low Back Pain Sufferers – Longitudinal Study
Chronic low back pain is an issue contributing significantly to the burden of disease around the world. This fact isn’t a new or surprising one. But as the study of…