tag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-1250480 %ISSUE_DATE%T09:25:32-07:00 Treatment concepts, methodology and research. TypePad tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-56427 2013-03-19T12:00:32-07:00 2013-03-19T12:00:07-07:00

The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP) is pleased to announce that Frederick R. Carrick, DC, PhD, has been named the first recipient of the foundation's "Champion of the Year" award. The award, which acknowledges an individual for outstanding achievement in public relations and positive press for chiropractic, was presented to Dr. Carrick at the 50th Anniversary Gala of the American Chiropractic Association (ACA), on March 7, 2013, at the Capital Hilton in Washington, D.C.

The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP) is pleased to announce that Frederick R. Carrick, DC, PhD, has been named the first recipient of the foundation's "Champion of the Year" award. The award, which acknowledges an individual for outstanding achievement in public relations and positive press for chiropractic, was presented to Dr. Carrick at the 50th Anniversary Gala of the American Chiropractic Association (ACA), on March 7, 2013, at the Capital Hilton in Washington, D.C. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-56200 2012-11-04T12:00:32-07:00 2012-11-04T12:00:07-07:00

Tension-type headache (TTH) is the most common form of primary headache in the general population and like all headache complaints, requires an adequate case history to exclude other possible causes falling under the headings of cervicogenic, vascular migraine or cluster-type; organic vascular types such as subarachnoid hemorrhage, subdural hematoma, arterial hypertension, intracranial neoplasm, meningitis and infection; allergic substances; metabolic disorders; and extracranial causes such as the teeth and TMJ, among many others.

By Warren Hammer, MS, DC, DABCO Tension-type headache (TTH) is the most common form of primary headache in the general population and like all headache complaints, requires an adequate case history to exclude other possible causes falling under the headings of cervicogenic, vascular migraine or cluster-type; organic vascular types such as subarachnoid hemorrhage, subdural hematoma, arterial hypertension, intracranial neoplasm, meningitis and infection; allergic substances; metabolic disorders; and extracranial causes such as the teeth and TMJ, among many others. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-56082 2012-08-26T12:00:32-07:00 2012-08-26T12:00:07-07:00

In early June the Pop Warner youth football league announced a new concussion awareness initiative in response to the growing number of concussions suffered by players each year. It also follows closely the recent suicide of former NFL player Junior Seau, who suffered from post-concussion syndrome, and the bounty scandal involving the NFL's New Orleans Saints, who allegedly rewarded players for taking opposing players out of the game.

By K. Jeffrey Miller, DC, DABCO In early June the Pop Warner youth football league announced a new concussion awareness initiative in response to the growing number of concussions suffered by players each year. It also follows closely the recent suicide of former NFL player Junior Seau, who suffered from post-concussion syndrome, and the bounty scandal involving the NFL's New Orleans Saints, who allegedly rewarded players for taking opposing players out of the game. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-55885 2012-05-06T12:00:32-07:00 2012-05-06T12:00:07-07:00

We all tell our patients that exercise is good for their bodies; but do we tell them the same is true for their brain? Just like any other muscle, the brain can get in shape, be strengthened and developed with use - exercise.

By Claudia Anrig, DC We all tell our patients that exercise is good for their bodies; but do we tell them the same is true for their brain? Just like any other muscle, the brain can get in shape, be strengthened and developed with use - exercise. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-55877 2012-05-06T12:00:32-07:00 2012-05-06T12:00:07-07:00

The Professional Football Chiropractic Society (PFCS) recently hosted Robert Cantu, MD, neurosurgeon and consultant to the National Football League's Head, Neck and Spine Committee, at the society's 6th Annual Educational Symposium. Dr. Cantu, one of the top experts in the field of concussion in sports, has been instrumental in the development and implementation of standard practices pertaining to the management of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI).

By Kyle Prusso, DC The Professional Football Chiropractic Society (PFCS) recently hosted Robert Cantu, MD, neurosurgeon and consultant to the National Football League's Head, Neck and Spine Committee, at the society's 6th Annual Educational Symposium. Dr. Cantu, one of the top experts in the field of concussion in sports, has been instrumental in the development and implementation of standard practices pertaining to the management of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-55810 2012-03-26T12:00:32-07:00 2012-03-26T12:00:07-07:00

Because headaches are among the most common reasons for seeking chiropractic care, it is important that doctors of chiropractic be well-versed in the ICD-9-CM codes for headaches. The ICD-9-CM system contains a wide range of codes for headaches. The codes range from unspecific, listing headache as a symptom (cephalgia 784.0) to very specific, listing the etiology or condition causing the headache (349.0 lumbar puncture headache). The unspecific nature of some codes is usually a criticism of the ICD-9-CM system. However, it may actually be an advantage when it comes to the diagnosis of head pain, as headaches can be difficult to diagnose.

By K. Jeffrey Miller, DC, DABCO and Ray Tuck, DC Because headaches are among the most common reasons for seeking chiropractic care, it is important that doctors of chiropractic be well-versed in the ICD-9-CM codes for headaches. The ICD-9-CM system contains a wide range of codes for headaches. The codes range from unspecific, listing headache as a symptom (cephalgia 784.0) to very specific, listing the etiology or condition causing the headache (349.0 lumbar puncture headache). The unspecific nature of some codes is usually a criticism of the ICD-9-CM system. However, it may actually be an advantage when it comes to the diagnosis of head pain, as headaches can be difficult to diagnose. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-55701 2012-01-15T12:00:32-07:00 2012-01-15T12:00:07-07:00

On Oct. 23, 2011, San Diego Chargers offensive guard Kris Dielman suffered a concussion during a football game against the New York Jets with 12:31 left to play. He landed hard on the ground after a wicked collision with a Jets linebacker, then got up, wobbled and went back to playing the rest of the game, taking several more hits to the head. Neither the Chargers training staff nor the NFL referees recognized how serious his head injury was as he "waved off" his sideline training staff to return to the huddle. On the flight home to San Diego after the game, Dielman suffered a "grand mal" seizure and will most likely not play for the rest of the season.

By Robert "Skip" George, DC, CCSP, CSCS On Oct. 23, 2011, San Diego Chargers offensive guard Kris Dielman suffered a concussion during a football game against the New York Jets with 12:31 left to play. He landed hard on the ground after a wicked collision with a Jets linebacker, then got up, wobbled and went back to playing the rest of the game, taking several more hits to the head. Neither the Chargers training staff nor the NFL referees recognized how serious his head injury was as he "waved off" his sideline training staff to return to the huddle. On the flight home to San Diego after the game, Dielman suffered a "grand mal" seizure and will most likely not play for the rest of the season. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-55594 2011-10-21T12:00:32-07:00 2011-10-21T12:00:07-07:00

It was reported by Doheny in 2006 that migraine headaches cost U.S. employers more than $24 billion annually, including direct health care costs and indirect expenses such as absenteeism. Doheny went on to report that according to Michael Staufacker, director of program development for StayWell Health Management in St. Paul, Minn., "The programs are so few and far between because many companies 'don't perceive it as a priority.'"

By Mark Studin, DC, FASBE(C), DAAPM, DAAMLP It was reported by Doheny in 2006 that migraine headaches cost U.S. employers more than $24 billion annually, including direct health care costs and indirect expenses such as absenteeism. Doheny went on to report that according to Michael Staufacker, director of program development for StayWell Health Management in St. Paul, Minn., "The programs are so few and far between because many companies 'don't perceive it as a priority.'" tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-55459 2011-07-29T12:00:32-07:00 2011-07-29T12:00:07-07:00

I have observed anterior atlas fixations to be associated with a variety of interesting symptoms. In my experience, such anterior fixations are usually observed on the right side. To attract your interest, I will immediately list some of the primary symptoms and associations I have observed for more than 30 years.

By Joseph D. Kurnik, DC I have observed anterior atlas fixations to be associated with a variety of interesting symptoms. In my experience, such anterior fixations are usually observed on the right side. To attract your interest, I will immediately list some of the primary symptoms and associations I have observed for more than 30 years. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-55350 2011-05-20T12:00:32-07:00 2011-05-20T12:00:07-07:00

Several studies have attempted to link chiropractic manipulation to adverse events, the most serious and widely studied being strokes following dissections of the vertebral artery. To begin to shed light on this problem, several retrospective studies against large population bases have been conducted.

By Anthony Rosner, PhD, LLD [Hon.], LLC Several studies have attempted to link chiropractic manipulation to adverse events, the most serious and widely studied being strokes following dissections of the vertebral artery. To begin to shed light on this problem, several retrospective studies against large population bases have been conducted. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-55345 2011-05-20T12:00:32-07:00 2011-05-20T12:00:07-07:00

An Old Therapy Is Rediscovered. In 1973, at the suggestion of a friend and apparently based on the advice of a traditional Welsh healer, a Welsh woman, Mrs. Anne Jenkins, tried taking three fresh leaves of feverfew each day in an attempt to rid herself of severe and recurrent migraines. After 10 months, Mrs. Jenkins' headaches had vanished and did not return so long as she kept taking feverfew. Her enthusiasm rapidly led to widespread use of feverfew in the U.K. Dr. Stewart Johnson a London migraine specialist, became interested and initiated a survey that was then followed up by a clinical trial.

By Kerry Bone, BSc (hons), Dipl. Phyto. An Old Therapy Is Rediscovered. In 1973, at the suggestion of a friend and apparently based on the advice of a traditional Welsh healer, a Welsh woman, Mrs. Anne Jenkins, tried taking three fresh leaves of feverfew each day in an attempt to rid herself of severe and recurrent migraines. After 10 months, Mrs. Jenkins' headaches had vanished and did not return so long as she kept taking feverfew. Her enthusiasm rapidly led to widespread use of feverfew in the U.K. Dr. Stewart Johnson a London migraine specialist, became interested and initiated a survey that was then followed up by a clinical trial. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-54885 2010-09-09T12:00:32-07:00 2010-09-09T12:00:07-07:00

Migraine headaches afflict one in 19 adults, of which 75 percent are women. Migraines also occur in an estimated 3 percent to 7 percent of children. Overall, one in four households has a resident who is a migraine sufferer. Migraines are most often described as one-sided, severe, pulsating headache pain that lasts from four to 72 hours. Other symptoms that often occur during a migraine attack include nausea, vomiting and extreme sensitivity to light and noise.

By James P. Meschino, DC, MS Migraine headaches afflict one in 19 adults, of which 75 percent are women. Migraines also occur in an estimated 3 percent to 7 percent of children. Overall, one in four households has a resident who is a migraine sufferer. Migraines are most often described as one-sided, severe, pulsating headache pain that lasts from four to 72 hours. Other symptoms that often occur during a migraine attack include nausea, vomiting and extreme sensitivity to light and noise. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-54476 2010-02-26T12:00:32-07:00 2010-02-26T12:00:07-07:00

With researchers at the Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research at Palmer College of Chiropractic already hard at work on several research projects, including the recently reported study investigating whether a specialized chiropractic adjustment can help reduce blood pressure in hypertensive patients, the center is taking on another major project, this one a study that will explore the feasibility of chiropractic care for treatment of temporomandibular disorders (TMD). Palmer researchers are working in collaboration with the University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Institute for Clinical and Translational Sciences on the project, one of three research investigations being funded courtesy of the $2.8 million grant awarded to the Palmer Center in 2008 by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, a branch of the NIH.

By Editorial Staff With researchers at the Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research at Palmer College of Chiropractic already hard at work on several research projects, including the recently reported study investigating whether a specialized chiropractic adjustment can help reduce blood pressure in hypertensive patients, the center is taking on another major project, this one a study that will explore the feasibility of chiropractic care for treatment of temporomandibular disorders (TMD). Palmer researchers are working in collaboration with the University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Institute for Clinical and Translational Sciences on the project, one of three research investigations being funded courtesy of the $2.8 million grant awarded to the Palmer Center in 2008 by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, a branch of the NIH. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-54450 2010-01-29T12:00:32-07:00 2010-01-29T12:00:07-07:00

Dizziness can be a frightening symptom. Unfortunately, it often frightens people away from the very chiropractic care they need, thanks to decades of disinformation linking cervical adjustments to stroke. The following patient-education article reviews some of the literature linking chiropractic care to recovery from dizziness.

By Charles Masarsky, DC, FICC Dizziness can be a frightening symptom. Unfortunately, it often frightens people away from the very chiropractic care they need, thanks to decades of disinformation linking cervical adjustments to stroke. The following patient-education article reviews some of the literature linking chiropractic care to recovery from dizziness. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-54438 2010-01-29T12:00:32-07:00 2010-01-29T12:00:07-07:00

A functional relationship has been observed between the upper and lower cervical region, as evaluated by motion palpation in the supine position. Upper cervical fixations (hypomobile spinal joints) are often found as reactions to lower cervical dysfunction and pathology, such as degenerative joint disease (DJD) or disc protrusion. It has been observed that such upper cervical dysfunction may be eliminated or reduced through traction of the lower cervical dysfunctional segments and/or the occiput in the supine position.

By Joseph D. Kurnik, DC A functional relationship has been observed between the upper and lower cervical region, as evaluated by motion palpation in the supine position. Upper cervical fixations (hypomobile spinal joints) are often found as reactions to lower cervical dysfunction and pathology, such as degenerative joint disease (DJD) or disc protrusion. It has been observed that such upper cervical dysfunction may be eliminated or reduced through traction of the lower cervical dysfunctional segments and/or the occiput in the supine position. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-53809 2009-05-20T12:00:32-07:00 2009-05-20T12:00:07-07:00

This case describes the chiropractic care of a woman with a history of infertility and miscarriage. A retrospective case study is presented. The approach to chiropractic care was based on the premise that discarthrosis of the lower lumbar spine and pelvis is attended by a restriction of the intervertebral and sacroiliac ligamentous movement, and that amplitude of the intervertebral and pelvic joint movements is increased after manipulative therapy.

By Nancy Martin-Molina, DC, QME, MBA, CCSP This case describes the chiropractic care of a woman with a history of infertility and miscarriage. A retrospective case study is presented. The approach to chiropractic care was based on the premise that discarthrosis of the lower lumbar spine and pelvis is attended by a restriction of the intervertebral and sacroiliac ligamentous movement, and that amplitude of the intervertebral and pelvic joint movements is increased after manipulative therapy. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-53485 2008-11-04T12:00:32-07:00 2008-11-04T12:00:07-07:00

These days, we are bombarded with advertisements for prescription drugs. Many of our patients are taking these drugs. According to Fortune magazine, total 2007 revenue for the pharmaceutical industry was more than half a trillion dollars and its profits were more than $79 billion. As chiropractors, we need to be informed about these prescription drugs so we can educate our patients about their effects, side effects and dangers, as well as suggest safer alternatives when appropriate. (Don’t count on their medical doctor or pharmacist to fully inform them.)

By Daniel Hough, DC These days, we are bombarded with advertisements for prescription drugs. Many of our patients are taking these drugs. According to Fortune magazine, total 2007 revenue for the pharmaceutical industry was more than half a trillion dollars and its profits were more than $79 billion. As chiropractors, we need to be informed about these prescription drugs so we can educate our patients about their effects, side effects and dangers, as well as suggest safer alternatives when appropriate. (Don’t count on their medical doctor or pharmacist to fully inform them.) tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-53033 2008-01-15T12:00:32-07:00 2008-01-15T12:00:07-07:00

By Charles Masarsky, DC, FICC tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-50323 2005-07-30T12:00:32-07:00 2005-07-30T12:00:07-07:00

By Charles Masarsky, DC, FICC tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-50301 2005-07-16T12:00:32-07:00 2005-07-16T12:00:07-07:00

By Editorial Staff tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-50067 2005-02-12T12:00:32-07:00 2005-02-12T12:00:07-07:00

By Editorial Staff tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-46389 2004-09-01T12:00:32-07:00 2004-09-01T12:00:07-07:00

By James P. Meschino, DC, MS tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-45673 1990-09-26T12:00:32-07:00 1990-09-26T12:00:07-07:00

When I returned from a lecture that I gave with Steve Forman, D.C., D.A.B.C.O at the state meeting of the Chiropractic Association of Lousiana, I realized there is a growing interest among chiropractors regarding the phenomena of head pain.

By Darryl Curl When I returned from a lecture that I gave with Steve Forman, D.C., D.A.B.C.O at the state meeting of the Chiropractic Association of Lousiana, I realized there is a growing interest among chiropractors regarding the phenomena of head pain. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-45640 1990-10-24T12:00:32-07:00 1990-10-24T12:00:07-07:00

The greatest role of the cervical spine, some say, is to serve the cranium. Indeed, it fulfills its role admirably. The cervical spine, with its 37 separate joints, is able to carry out the endless task of allowing the head and neck to move atop the torso and all the while obeying the constant commands from the special senses and reflex mechanisms.

By Darryl Curl The greatest role of the cervical spine, some say, is to serve the cranium. Indeed, it fulfills its role admirably. The cervical spine, with its 37 separate joints, is able to carry out the endless task of allowing the head and neck to move atop the torso and all the while obeying the constant commands from the special senses and reflex mechanisms. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-45507 1990-09-12T12:00:32-07:00 1990-09-12T12:00:07-07:00

Chiropractors commonly encounter spinal conditions associated with autonomic concomitants attributable to somatovisceral or, conversely, viscerosomatic reflexes. Autonomic reflexes affect all the organs and blood vessels of the body including the brain. This relationship is easy for chiropractors to understand. After all, the first chiropractic patient was a deaf man. However, degenerative conditions of the spine may have an even greater impact on brain physiology than just mechanical irritation of nerve fibers.

By Michael Flanagan, DC, DABCN Chiropractors commonly encounter spinal conditions associated with autonomic concomitants attributable to somatovisceral or, conversely, viscerosomatic reflexes. Autonomic reflexes affect all the organs and blood vessels of the body including the brain. This relationship is easy for chiropractors to understand. After all, the first chiropractic patient was a deaf man. However, degenerative conditions of the spine may have an even greater impact on brain physiology than just mechanical irritation of nerve fibers. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-45470 1990-08-29T12:00:32-07:00 1990-08-29T12:00:07-07:00

Pamela G. Latimer, D.C., writes asking, "Would you comment on how cervical adjustments can affect temporomandibular (TMJ) treatments after a mouthpiece has been made. I think the cervical adjustment should be done first and then the mouthpiece; getting cooperation from the dentist can be difficult at times."

By Darryl Curl Pamela G. Latimer, D.C., writes asking, "Would you comment on how cervical adjustments can affect temporomandibular (TMJ) treatments after a mouthpiece has been made. I think the cervical adjustment should be done first and then the mouthpiece; getting cooperation from the dentist can be difficult at times." tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-44645 1991-11-22T12:00:32-07:00 1991-11-22T12:00:07-07:00

By John Amaro, LAc, DC, Dipl. Ac.(NCCAOM), Dipl.Med.Ac.(IAMA) tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-44642 1991-11-22T12:00:32-07:00 1991-11-22T12:00:07-07:00

By Darryl Curl