The Science of Chiropractic Vol.2
Contents
Mechanism of the Chiropractic Adjustment. 4
The Mechanism of the Chiropractic Spinal Adjustment/Manipulation: 5
Osseous Mechanisms, Part 1 of a 5 Part Series. 5
The Mechanism of the Chiropractic Spinal Adjustment/Manipulation: 12
Ligaments and the Bio-Neuro-Mechanical Component, Part 2 of a 5 Part Series. 12
The Mechanism of the Chiropractic Spinal Adjustment/Manipulation: 20
Bio-Neuro-Mechanical Effect, Part 3 of a 5 Part Series. 20
The Mechanism of the Chiropractic Spinal Adjustment/Manipulation: 27
The Mechanism of the Chiropractic Spinal Adjustment/Manipulation: 32
Chiropractic vs. Physical Therapy for Spine, Part 5 of a 5 Part Series. 32
Chiropractic Spinal Adjustment and the Brain Connection. 39
Chiropractic & Central Afferent Inhibition: 40
A Chiropractic Adjustment Has a Direct Effect of the Pre-Frontal Cortex of the Brain. 44
Chiropractic, Chronic Back Pain and Brain Shrinkage: 49
Chiropractic has a Positive Effect on Depression and Anxiety. 57
How Does the Chiropractic Adjustment Work?. 59
A Literature Review of Pain Mechanisms & Brain Function Alteration. 59
Regaining Arms, Legs, Hands and Feet Function Through Chiropractic Care: The Brain Connection. 67
Research Proves Chiropractic Adjustments Affect Multiple Areas, Not Just the Area Treated. 69
(i.e.) Neck Treatment Reduces Pain in Low Back. 69
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Outcomes Improve with Chiropractic Care. 73
Chiropractic Lowers Drug Use. 77
Chiropractic Improves Neck Pain in a Military Veteran Population & Lowers the Need for Opiates. 78
Chiropractic Reduces Opioid Use by 55% in Low Back Pain. 81
Chiropractic vs. Oral Steroids vs. Muscle Relaxants: Outcomes for Low Back Pain and Sciatica. 88
Chiropractic as Primary Spine Care. 93
Chiropractic Verified as Primary Spine Care Providers. 94
Chiropractic vs. Medicine: Who is More Cost Effective & Renders Better Outcomes for Spine?. 97
Chiropractic’s Role in Decreasing Premature Death with Associated Back Pain. 100
Back Pain: Who Should Be Seen First & WHY. 103
Chiropractor vs. Medical Primary Care Doctor. 103
Choosing the right doctor can make the difference. 106
Back Pain: Chiropractic vs. Medical Doctors. 107
Who Get Better Results and Who is More Cost Effective?. 107
Chiropractic Connection to Organ Systems and Systemic Disease. 109
Chiropractic Spinal Adjustments, Changes in Organ Systems & Treatment of Disease. 110
Chiropractic and Successful Outcomes with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. 116
Chiropractic Linked to Increased Immunity. 119
Sleep Disorder Improvements Have Been Linked to Chiropractic Care. 121
Chiropractic’s Mechanism in Pain Modulation and the Connection to Systemic Diseases. 124
Fibromyalgia Improvement has been Linked to Chiropractic Care. 132
Chiropractic Improves Neck Pain in a Military Veteran Population & Lowers the Need for Opiates. 136
Chiropractic Reduces Opioid Use by 55% in Low Back Pain. 139
Chronic Pain and Chiropractic: A 12-Week Solution & Necessity for Care. 143
Spinal Fusion vs. Chiropractic for Mechanical Spine Pain. 156
Chiropractic Care for Neck and Low Back Pain: Evidenced Based Outcomes. 159
Chiropractic Can Prevent Absenteeism in the Workplace from Chronic Pain. 161
Chiropractic vs. Oral Steroids vs. Muscle Relaxants: Outcomes for Low Back Pain and Sciatica. 164
Acute and Chronic Herniated Discs Have Significantly Favorable Outcomes with Chiropractic Care. 177
Cervical Disc Herniation with Radiculopathy (Arm Pain): Chiropractic Care vs. Injection Therapy. 179
Disc Herniations and Low Back Pain Post Chiropractic Care. 181
Chiropractic as the Solution for Mechanical Spine Failure and Failed Back Surgery. 183
Chiropractic Care Improves Senses and Reduces Risks of Falling in the Elderly Population. 191
Chiropractic Protects an Aging Population from Loss of Function. 194
Chiropractic and Prescriptive Rights. Should Chiropractors Be Allowed to Prescribe Drugs?. 197
Chiropractic and Cervical Arterial Dissection: Causal Relationship or Medical Dogma?. 201
Ranges of Motion as a Utility for Outcome Assessments. 206
Chiropractic Taking a Lead Role in Rendering Accurate Assessments for Spine. 206
Pregnancy, Low Back Pain and Chiropractic. 214
Pregnancy and Chiropractic: Care and Safety. 215