Over the years, I've learned that people often create or reinforce pain in their bodies by performing incorrect and potentially harmful exercises and daily movements. Stuart McGill strongly emphasizes this point.
In cases of cervical spine trauma, particularly trauma related to a motor vehicle accident, my plan is to teach the patient one exercise per session and build a progression. The following plan can fit into a trial of treatment over six weeks – e.g., you schedule the patient two times a week for six weeks.
Based upon recent research, VA chiropractors can indeed do a great deal of good when it comes to reducing veterans' reliance on opioid medications. Witness a 2018 study by Dr. Anthony Lisi, director of chiropractic services for the VA, and colleagues.
Erase that image of the 20-year-old, muscle-bound bodybuilder using creatine. Replace it with the image of a lean, strong, fit 80-year-old hiking up a mountain. Creatine, a staple of athletes for more than 50 years, is now being used by athletes and non-athletes alike to help slow normal age-related muscle loss, improve exercise recovery, increase strength, and live a more active lifestyle.
As 2018 winds down, let's highlight the most popular articles in Dynamic Chiropractic this year. Popularity was determined by aggregating digital readership statistics, download / reprint requests, social media and forum comments, letters to the editor and other variables.
Last issue, Dr. James Lehman discussed the bait and switch tactic that appears to be alive and well in chiropractic. A reader chimes in with his perspective on this ongoing ethical challenge for the profession.
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