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VOLUME 30, NUMBER 11
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Message from the Director: The Evidence for Spinal Manipulation and Low-Back Pain
We know that complementary health approaches are often used to manage symptoms of an underlying disease or condition, such as neck or back pain, or arthritic or musculoskeletal pain—usually along ...
 
4 Things To Know About Spinal Manipulation for Low-Back Pain
Spinal manipulation may be used by chiropractors, osteopathic physicians, naturopathic physicians, physical therapists, and some medical doctors with a goal of relieving low-back pain and improving physical ...
 
NCCAM Clinical Digest: Asthma and Complementary Health Practices
Back pain is one of the most common health complaints, affecting 8 out of 10 people at some point during their lives. The lower back is the area most often affected. For many people, back pain goes ...
 
Homeopathy: An Introduction
Homeopathy, also known as homeopathic medicine, is an alternative medical system that was developed in Germany more than 200 years ago. This fact sheet provides a general overview of homeopathy and suggests ...
 
Message from the Director: What the Science Says About Complementary Health Practices for Asthma
More than 24 million people in the United States, including 7 million children, suffer from asthma—a chronic lung condition that causes episodes of wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath. Although ...
 
What You Need To Know About Asthma and Complementary Health Practices
Asthma is a chronic lung disease that affects people of all ages. It causes episodes of wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness. Although there is no cure, most people are able to ...
 
NCCAM Clinical Digest: Asthma and Complementary Health Practices
Asthma is a chronic lung disease that affects people of all ages. It causes episodes of wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness. Although there is no cure, most people with asthma ...
 


Alternative Health News
Trudy McAlister Foundation Announces Scholarship Awards
The Trudy McAlister Foundation announced the recipients of the 2012 national AOM scholarship awards in April.
Surgical Intervention Averted with CranioSacral Therapy
Imagine going from a diagnosis for which brain surgery is recommended to a diagnosis of perfect health, all within a three-week period. That's what happened to one young man named Matt after receiving just two sessions of CranioSacral Therapy.
Dissolving the Grip of Addiction with CranioSacral Therapy
Martha Tassinari was married just a few short years when some unusual transactions in her bank account tipped her off to a major problem in the relationship. "Our money was dwindling," she says.
Insights With Norm Shealy
Norm Shealy is known for being one of the world's leading experts in pain management. He was among the first physicians ever to specialize in the resolution of chronic pain.
"Believe, Invest, Grow" at the 2012 FSMTA Convention
The Florida State Massage Therapy Association kicks off its 2012 convention at the end of this month at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate. Attendees are invited to come and "Believe in yourself, Invest in your future and Grow in your profession."
When a Question is Not a Question
If you have a good working relationship with your clients, odds are, it's because you can speak openly to one another. Besides your hands, clear communication is the most effective tool you have to help your clients.
Become a Culturally Competent Practitioner
Decades ago I was an occupational therapy intern at a hospital in Iowa. One day, my supervisor called a meeting where she told her staff about a new patient — not something that typically triggered a meeting.
The Eleventh Question: "How you doin'?"
During the Oriental Medical evaluation 10 questions are typically asked. Although the questions vary somewhat, they typically refer to diet, elimination, emotions, temperature sensations and preferences.
Women in Business Blog Exclusive: Mirror, Mirror
This is a visual profession. That means your appearance matters a lot. Consumers want to "see" their massage therapists. A visual assessment is often a determining factor in choosing a therapist, even over skill set.
Editorial: The CAMTC Money Grab
It is a sad time for the massage therapy profession. A disturbing trend has continued, despite my hopes that the people involved would recognize how unhealthy it is for massage.

What You Should Know About Corticosteroids
Corticosteroids are steroid hormones made naturally by the body and are classified as either mineral corticoids or glucocorticoids. Artificial corticosteroids are used as medications.
Study: Electroacupuncture Helps With Depression
A recent research study out of Hong Kong shows electroacupuncture stimulation can quickly reduce the severity of depressive symptoms to help patients dealing with depression recover faster using alternative methods.
A Tale of Three Dance Books
Kinesiology comes literally from the Greek words kinesis (movement) and logos (a story, speech, or study); thus, the study of movement, particularly movement of the human body.

Achilles Tendon and Foot Pain Caused by Tibialis Posterior
When patients report subjective complaints of posterior leg (calf) and sole (bottom) of foot pain when walking or running, especially on uneven surfaces, the symptoms are typically not isolated to one muscle.
Getting Better With Age
In the United States today, we can look forward to living longer than ever before. By 2030, projections show that one in five Americans will be over the age of 65.
Recent Research Provides Evidence of How Massage Therapy Heals
Why does massage make sore muscles feel better? How does massage promote healing? What are the biological mechanisms of massage therapy?
Robert Downey Jr. Honored for TCM Advocacy
In the last two decades, movie star Robert Downey Jr. has achieved good health and he credits it all to Traditional Chinese Medicine.
The Spirits of the Points: The Liver Meridian: Part II
In Part 1 of this series, I explained the function of the Liver as the official of planning. Not only does the official plan for the functioning of the myriad systems of the body, but also for the mind and spirit.
A Cancellation Policy Can Help Build a Successful Acupuncture Practice
Acupuncturists and TCM practitioners must exhibit professional conduct parallel to lawyers, doctors, dentists and other healthcare professionals.
The Challenge of Caring for Elderly Patients
With every passing day, one thing is for certain - we're all getting older. Some of us are closer to the far end of life than others, but the time will come when each of us will be elderly. At that time we will hope that those who care for us will be alert to the special dangers and the unique challenges of treating those in the elderly age group.
The Nine Best Health Steps To Take
Remember the last time you had to do something complicated, like assemble a piece of furniture, or get your PC to stop freezing up?
Making Private Practice Work: Part III
In my last article, I used the analogy that acupuncture works like adding more minutes to a sprinkler system to help turn a brown lawn back to green.
Seven Steps to Establishing a Successful Hospital Based Practice
The hospital based practice of acupuncture and integrative medicine not only offers unique insights and challenges; it also requires several ingredients either de-emphasized or wholly absent from private practice.
Remember to Do the Right Thing
My Dad was always best at giving this advice. If ever I brought to him a question for which I looked to him for guidance, he would always ask me, "What would be the right thing to do?" This has served as my compass for as long as I can remember.
CA Massage Board to Review Expenses Policy
The Chair of the California Massage Therapy Council, Dixie Wall, has issued a statement saying the board would "review it's non-staff expense reimbursement policy at the June board meeting.
My Shotgun for the Sinus
Spring is here, and allergies, sinus congestion, and runny noses will soon be a big problem. I live in the northeast part of the country, sinus problems are a big issue. Folks that grew up here refer to their "normal" sinus problems.
Walking or Hiking Your Way to Better Health
I was planning on beginning this column with, "Now that winter is ending, we can turn our attention to outdoor activities."

Dynamic Chiropractic Archives -
May 20, 2012 (Vol. 30, Issue 11)


Chiropractic Before Spine Surgery for Chronic LBP
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Health Plan mandates conservative care before considering surgery for chronic LBP cases.
     By Peter W. Crownfield, Executive Editor

Unprecedented Television Exposure for Chiropractic
"The Doctors," "Dr. Oz Show" latest to feature chiropractic.
     By Peter W. Crownfield, Executive Editor

First Chiropractic Residency Program at VA Hospital
     By Editorial Staff

Demonstrating a Better Quality of Life With Chiropractic
     By Donald M. Petersen Jr., BS, HCD(hc), FICC(h), Publisher

Subclassification of Radicular Pain Using Neurophysiology and Embryology
     By Geoffrey Bove, DC, PhD and David Seaman, DC, MS, DABCN

Chiropractor Serving as Director of Human Resources and Safety
     By Joseph J. Sweere, DC, DABCO, DACBOH, FICC

Remembering Dr. Reggie Gold
     By Editorial Staff

Fascial Thickening Is Responsible for Musculoskeletal Pain
     By Warren Hammer, MS, DC, DABCO

Diet and Supplement Tips for Patients With Soft-Tissue Injuries
     By G. Douglas Andersen, DC, DACBSP, CCN

Improved Type 2 Diabetes Management With Creatine Supplementation
     By James P. Meschino, DC, MS

The Underestimated Value of Bitter Herbs
     By Kerry Bone, BSc (hons), Dipl. Phyto.

Conservative Management of Hamstring Strains, Part 1
     By Thomas Michaud, DC

Tone, Tensegrity and Chiropractic
     By Christopher Kent, DC, Esq.

Audits: Protect Against and Profit From Them
     By Tom Necela, DC

Your Experiences Empower Us
     By Keith Overland, DC, President, ACA

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