Wellness Prevention

The Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health published a case study on April 13, 2017, describing the successful chiropractic resolution of a frank breech presentation in a pregnant woman. The woman had previously had a cesarean birth, but was able to deliver this baby vaginally. According to the study, the incidence of breech presentation…

In the April 17, 2017, issue of the Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research is a published study documenting the case of a man who had suffered a stroke 18 years earlier being helped by chiropractic. According to the study authors, Stroke is the leading cause of disability, third leading cause of mortality, and fifth leading…

All 32 NFL teams include the professional services of a DC as part of their integrated health care team approach, according to a February 1, 2017, release by the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress. Both the Super Bowl participants, the Atlanta Falcons and the Champion New England Patriots had team chiropractors available to adjust their players…

The headline above comes from a December 5, 2016, United Press International story reporting on the results of a survey of doctors. The survey, conducted by the American College of Physicians, asked 5000 of their members to identify two drug treatments frequently used by internists that were unlikely to provide high value care to patients.…

A case study published in the September 2016 issue of the Journal of the Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists reported on a case of an elderly man with neck pain and a history of carotid artery surgery being helped by chiropractic. The article begins by noting that nearly 140,000 people die each year in the U.S.…

From the September 15, 2016, issue of the Journal of Upper Cervical Chiropractic Research comes a case series showing that chiropractic care resolved two documented cases of female infertility. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) define infertility as the inability to conceive after one year of attempting to do so. The study begins…

The headline above comes from an article published on September 4, 2016, in the Los Angeles Daily News. The article was originally produced on August 30, 2016, by Kaiser Health News, and highlights the over usage of prescription medication on seniors. The article begins with observations by Dominick Bailey, a clinical pharmacist specializing in geriatric…

The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP) issued a news release on June 6, 2016, highlighting the publication of an encompassing white paper titled, "Chiropractic: A Safer Strategy Than Opioids." According to the F4CP news release, the white paper "…articulates the value of a conservative, non-pharmacologic approach as an important option for pain management — particularly…

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a release on March 3, 2016, with the above headline. The release notes that antibiotic resistant bacteria, commonly called superbugs, are now causing 1 in 7 healthcare associated infections, (HAI). "New data show that far too many patients are getting infected with dangerous, drug-resistant bacteria in healthcare…

A January 2016 report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health Statistics showed that even though insurance affects how people purchase healthcare, more people than ever are choosing to pay for their chiropractic care. The report was based upon the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) taken in the years…

A study published in the November 3, 2015, issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association showed that nearly 3 in 5 American adults used prescription medication. According to the study, this represents the highest level in U.S. history. In this study, researchers reviewed prescription drug use data for nearly 38,000 adults ages 20…

On July 29, 2015, the publication Drugwatch posted an online exposé article by Chris Elkins with the above title. The article, which cited over 30 resources, was an in-depth look at prescription drug usage in the United States. The article notes some startling statistics beginning with the fact that prescription drug abuse kills more people…

The headline above comes from a June 22, 2015, feature article in the Minnesota Star Tribune. The article looks at several children who have had their lives improved by going to a chiropractor. The article begins by saying, "Concerned about the frequent use of antibiotics, some parents are seeking chiropractic care for everything from stomachaches…

The June 3, 2024, issue of the Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research published the results of a case study documenting the resolution of chronic insomnia in a patient who received chiropractic care. The National Library of Medicine describes the requirements for chronic insomnia. "The sleep disturbances occur at least three times a week and have…

The Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health published the results of a case study on July 20, 2022, documenting the correction over time of spinal vertebrae in the neck. The study is titled, "Reducing Cervical Retrolisthesis With Long-Term Monthly Chiropractic Maintenance Care: A Case Report." What is unique about this study is it showed…

During times of stress and crisis, proper sleep is more important that ever to help overall health and your ability to cope with difficult times. To help with this effort, the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP) published a paper on May 5, 2020, that offers "Tips for Better Sleep to Encourage Overall Health and Well-Being".…

The Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research published a case study on October 28, 2019, documenting the improvement of a patient with cystic fibrosis while under chiropractic care. Cystic Fibrosis Foundation defines the condition on their website. "Cystic fibrosis is a progressive, genetic disease that causes persistent lung infections and limits the ability to breathe over…

The Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health published the results of a case study on July 22, 2019, documenting the chiropractic resolution of sleeping issues in a baby who developed sleeping problems after previously having been able to sleep through the night. This study begins with the authors noting the importance of the proper…

On May 13, 2019, the Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health published the results of a case study that documented the resolution of gastroesophageal reflux (GER) in a 6-month-old baby. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, "Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) happens when…

A case study published on March 18, 2019, in the Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research documented the improvement through chiropractic of a patient suffering from nausea, fatigue, gastric reflux, dizziness and migraines, who had just recently had surgery for removal of a vestibular schwannoma. According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services –…

In their November 2018 issue, the Journal of Clinical Chiropractic Pediatrics (JCCP) published a case study and review of literature following the case of a child who was suffering with functional constipation being helped by chiropractic. Functional constipation is when there is no underlying pathological condition causing the constipation. Approximately 95% of all cases of…

The Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research published a case study on October 28, 2019, documenting the improvement of a patient with cystic fibrosis while under chiropractic care. Cystic Fibrosis Foundation defines the condition on their website. "Cystic fibrosis is a progressive, genetic disease that causes persistent lung infections and limits the ability to breathe over…

The Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health published the results of a case study on July 22, 2019, documenting the chiropractic resolution of sleeping issues in a baby who developed sleeping problems after previously having been able to sleep through the night. This study begins with the authors noting the importance of the proper…

On May 13, 2019, the Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health published the results of a case study that documented the resolution of gastroesophageal reflux (GER) in a 6-month-old baby. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, "Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) happens when…

A case study published on March 18, 2019, in the Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research documented the improvement through chiropractic of a patient suffering from nausea, fatigue, gastric reflux, dizziness and migraines, who had just recently had surgery for removal of a vestibular schwannoma. According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services –…

In their November 2018 issue, the Journal of Clinical Chiropractic Pediatrics (JCCP) published a case study and review of literature following the case of a child who was suffering with functional constipation being helped by chiropractic. Functional constipation is when there is no underlying pathological condition causing the constipation. Approximately 95% of all cases of…

The Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health published a retrospective analysis study on August 13, 2018, showing that children who are under chiropractic care since birth are statistically healthier than their counterparts who do not receive chiropractic care. Although chiropractic is a separate, non-medical health care profession, it is often categorized under the umbrella…

On August 10, 2017, the Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health published the results from a documented case study showing the improvement in a number of developmental issues of a young girl after receiving chiropractic care for the correction of subluxations. The International Chiropractors Association describes subluxations on their website by saying, "A vertebral…

The Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health published a unusual study on March 23, 2017, documenting the case of a pregnant woman with lower back pain being helped by chiropractic. What makes this case unusual is that the woman had previous spinal surgery and had Harrington rods inserted into her spine. According to Wikipedia,…

The Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research published a case study with a review of pertinent literature on March 6, 2017, documenting the positive effect chiropractic has on people with hypertension. The study defines hypertension as a systolic blood pressure of greater than 140 mm Hg or a diastolic blood pressure greater than 90 mm Hg.…

From the Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health comes a case study and literature review published on July 7, 2016, documenting a case of infertility being resolved with chiropractic. Infertility is the inability to conceive within one year of attempting to get pregnant. The study begins by noting that about 85% of couples attempting…

The Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health published a case study in their January 14, 2016, issue documenting the case of a young girl with otitis media being resolved with chiropractic care. Otitis media is the technical term for ear infections. The study estimates that approximately 40% of children suffer from otitis media (OM)…

From the Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research, December 3, 2015, comes a study documenting the resolution of a case of frozen shoulder following chiropractic care. The study authors point out that shoulder problems are common with up to 67% of the population experiencing some type of shoulder issue over a lifetime. The study reports that…

The Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research published the results of a case study on August 24, 2020, documenting the improvement under chiropractic care of a patient suffering with fibromyalgia and depression. Fibromyalgia affects about 2% of the adult population in the US, which comes out to be about 4 million people. According to the U.S.…

The headline above comes from a story published on April 6, 2017, by United Press International reporting on an April 5th study published in The Lancet showing that 11% of all deaths world-wide were due to smoking. This translates into 6.4 million deaths due to smoking each year. The study also showed that half of…

The World Health Organization (WHO) issued a list of twelve "Priority Pathogens" that pose a great health risk to mankind. The WHO is asking that researchers focus on development of new antibiotics to fight these bacteria. In a February 27, 2017, release titled, "WHO publishes list of bacteria for which new antibiotics are urgently needed",…

HealthNewsLine.net published an article with the above headline on March 7, 2016. The article was based on a study published by the American Association for Cancer Research in their journal, Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers & Prevention. Foods with a high glycemic index like white bread, cake, biscuits, or processed breakfast cereal trigger higher insulin in the…

Medical News Today (MNT) published an article on June 30, 2014, with the above headline addressing the issue of the health impact drinks with a high amount of sugar have on the population. The article is based on several studies including a study published on June 29, 2015, in the journal Circulation with the title,…

A report published in June 2015, by Trust for America's Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation noted that over 44,000 death occur each year in the United States due to drug overdoses. Of this, more than half are due to prescription drugs. The study shows that over the past 4 years, 26 states showed…

On February 15, 2024, the Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research published the results of a study showing that vertebral subluxations were commonly found in patients who were seeking chiropractic care for a variety of health issues. This study may be the first large scale study looking at how common subluxations are found by chiropractors. The…

A study published on April 12, 2018, in the Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research documented the case of a person suffering with symptoms from ankylosing spondylitis being helped by chiropractic. The study begins by pointing out the focus of chiropractic. "In addition to promoting health, wellness and disease prevention, chiropractors focus on the neuromusculoskeletal system…

The August 20, 2020, issue of the Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health published the results of two case studies that documented the resolution with chiropractic of vomiting problems in two separate pediatric cases. Both patients were young boys who had never received chiropractic care prior to the care reported in this study. In…

A study titled "Treatment of Patients with Low Back Pain: A Comparison of Physical Therapy and Chiropractic Manipulation" was published in PrePrints by the author Nima Khodakarami PhD from Texas A&M University that showed that chiropractic was more a cost effective mode of care for patients with lower back pain than was physical therapy. This…

In the September 9, 2019, issue of the Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health appears a case study that documents how chiropractic helped a young girl who was suffering with ear infections recover and avoid scheduled ear tube surgery. Otitis media is the technical name for an ear infection. According to the Mayo Clinic,…

The Journal of Chiropractic Education published the results of a study on August 1, 2018, that looked at the reasons that people over the age of 65 most sought out chiropractic care. The study was conducted at the New Zealand College of Chiropractic (NZCC) intern training center. The authors of this study begin by defining…

The Journal of Alternative, Complementary & Integrative Medicine published a study on December 20, 2017, showing that children under chiropractic care experience an improved quality of life on multiple levels as measured by standard tests. According to the Oxford dictionary, quality of life (QoL) can be defined as, "The standard of health, comfort, and happiness…

Published on December 5, 2016, in the journal Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research is a case study of a man who was suffering from lower back pain and erectile dysfunction being helped by chiropractic. According to the study authors, erectile dysfunction (ED) is defined as a man's inability to attain or sustain an erection satisfactory…

Published in the September 26, 2015, issue of the Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health is a case series study documenting the resolution of severe constipation in two small children. In both of these cases, the children's conditions were serious enough to have a negative effect on their daily lives. The study begins by…

A peer-reviewed study was published by PLOS ONE on September 12, 2018, documenting that chiropractic maintenance care was more effective for reducing the total number of episodes of non-specific lower back pain (LBP) over a 52 week period than chiropractic symptom-guided treatment. When it comes to chiropractic adjustments, patients have usually taken one of two…

An August 10, 2015, Consumer Reports article carried the headline above. This article began by reporting that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that each year, 648,000 people who are admitted to hospitals develop infections from their stay. Additionally, approximately 78,000 die each year from these infections. Hospital infections have become one…

The title above is from a November 16, 2021, release published by the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress, (F4CP) reporting on a survey that puts chiropractic in a positive light. The F4CP statement begins by noting, "More than half (53%) of young adults (ages 18-32) would be more willing to choose a doctor of chiropractic (DC)…

The Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health published a case study on April 3, 2017, documenting the case of a woman who experienced a shorter and easier birth due to chiropractic care. This improvement was compared to her first pregnancy and delivery where she did not receive any chiropractic care. The study begins by…

The scientific periodical Chiropractic & Manual Therapies published an open access article in their November 21,2019, journal that reviewed scientific evidence of the benefits of chiropractic maintenance care and the reasons that patients receive this care. The authors of the study explain chiropractic maintenance care by stating, "Maintenance Care is a well-known concept in the…