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Are You Suffering from Back Pain?
by West Hartford Group, Inc.
6/8/2012 5:24:31 PM

The following link is a chiropractic public service announcement produced by the WestHartford Group, a chiropractic think tank dedicated to the advancement of the chiropractic profession.

Are You Suffering from Back Pain?


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Conservative Pain Management a First-Line Defense Against Prescription Drug Abuse Crisis
by The American Chiropractic Association (ACA)
5/9/2011 3:00:24 PM

The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) applauds federal efforts to curb prescription drug abuse following the U.S. government’s announcement in late April that the problem has reached crisis level. ACA encourages patients and health care providers to explore drug-free, conservative approaches to pain management as a first-line defense against painkiller abuse.


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Chiropractic Associations Describe Chiropractic Care Using Conventional Terminology
by The American Chiropractic Association
9/15/2010 3:48:43 PM

The Council on Chiropractic Guidelines and Practice Parameters (CCGPP), with assistance from the American Chiropractic Association (ACA), has established terminology that describes chiropractic care using conventionally recognized terminology across the accepted continuum of care. The terminology was established by a formal consensus process conducted in early 2009.


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B vitamins slow brain atrophy in people with memory problems
by University of Oxford
9/9/2010 8:33:17 AM

Daily tablets of certain B vitamins can halve the rate of brain shrinkage in elderly people who suffer from mild memory problems, an Oxford University study has shown.


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New Pilot on Quality Shows Cost-Effectiveness of Chiropractic Care for Musculoskeletal Disorders
by ACA
8/13/2009 7:10:09 AM

A new pilot program shows that conservative heath care, including chiropractic, may reduce overall health care costs in patients with musculoskeletal disorders, such as back and neck pain.


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Red Yeast Rice for Dyslipidemia in Statin-Intolerant Patients (A Randomized Trial)
by David J. Becker, MD; Ram Y. Gordon, MD; Steven C. Halbert, MD; Benjamin French, PhD; Patti B. Morris, RD; and Daniel J. Rader, MD
6/22/2009 7:43:31 AM

A new research from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and published in the June 16, 2009 issue of Annals of Internal Medicine have found that red yeast rice can be an alternative to cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins.

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Effects of prenatal multimicronutrient supplementation on pregnancy outcomes: a meta-analysis
by Prakesh S. Shah, MD MSc, Arne Ohlsson, MD MSc on behalf of the Knowledge Synthesis Group on Determinants of Low Birth Weight and Preterm Birthsc
6/9/2009 7:37:12 AM

A new study published in the June 9, 2009 issue of Canadian Medical Association Journal reports on how a multivitamin supplementation during pregnancy may improve a baby's birth weight more than iron-folic acid supplementation alone.

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Hands-on Therapies for Relief of Aching Backs Rated Top
by NYSCA Staff Writer
4/8/2009 7:54:46 AM

The May 2009 issue of Consumer Reports Magazine reports the results of its recent survey of more than 14,000 subscribers who had lower-back pain in the past year but had never had back surgery.

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Vitamin C Intake Linked with Reduced Gout Risk in Men
by Hyon K. Choi, MD, DrPH; Xiang Gao, MD, PhD; Gary Curhan, MD, ScD
3/10/2009 8:46:35 AM

A new study published in the May 9, 2009 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine reports on how a Vitamin C intake may be beneficial in the prevention of gout.

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According to a New Government Survey, 38 Percent of Adults and 12 Percent of Children Use Complementary and Alternative Medicine
by National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
12/11/2008 2:23:38 PM

Approximately 38 percent of adults in the United States aged 18 years and over and nearly 12 percent of U.S. children aged 17 years and under use some form of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), according to a new nationwide government survey.
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Emergency Department Visits for Antibiotic-Associated Adverse Events
by Nadine Shehab, Priti R. Patel, Arjun Srinivasan, and Daniel S. Budnitz
8/14/2008 7:57:57 AM

A study funded by CDC revealed that 140,000 emergency room visits in the U.S. annually are related to adverse effects from antibiotics.

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FDA Requests Boxed Warnings on Fluoroquinolone Antimicrobial Drugs
by The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
7/9/2008 9:43:15 AM

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has notified manufacturers of fluoroquinolone antimicrobial drugs that a Boxed Warning in the product labeling concerning the increased risk of tendinitis and tendon rupture is necessary.
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Risk of Vertebrobasilar Stroke and Chiropractic Care: Results of a Population-Based, Case-Control and Case-Crossover Study
by J David Cassidy, DC, PhD
2/5/2008 12:59:58 PM

A new study published in a Spine supplement discussing the findings of the Bone and Joint Decade 2000-2010 Task Force on Neck Pain and Its Associated Disorders, and is part of the task force's six-years of work.
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U.S. Health Care System 'Wasting' Money on 'Overtreatment,' Columnist Writes
by Kaiser Daily Health Policy Report
1/7/2008 10:13:35 AM

Several decades ago, medical researcher Jack Wennberg studied health care services in Vermont and found that "Vermonters who lived in towns with more aggressive care weren't healthier," but rather they "were just getting more health care," columnist David Leonhardt writes in the New York Times.

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Diagnosis and Treatment of Low Back Pain: A Joint Clinical Practice Guideline from the American College of Physicians and the American Pain Society
by Roger Chou, MD; Amir Qaseem, MD, PhD, MHA; Vincenza Snow, MD; Donald Casey, MD, MPH, MBA; J. Thomas Cross, Jr, MD, MPH; Paul Shekelle, MD, PhD; Douglas K. Owens, MD, MS.
12/4/2007 8:17:33 AM

New guidelines for low back pain (LBP) published in the October 2, 2007 issue of Annals of Internal Medicine, recommends conservative approach including spinal manipulation.

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Safety of Chiropractic Manipulation of the Cervical Spine: A Prospective National Survey
by Thiel, Haymo W. DC, PhD; Bolton, Jennifer E. PhD; Docherty, Sharon PhD; Portlock, Jane C. PhD
10/15/2007 3:13:57 PM

A new study published in the in the October 1, 2007 issue of the Spine, reports on the safety of chiropractic manipulation of the cervical spine.

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Top Stories

People in Pain: How Do They Seek Relief?
by Qiuling Shi, Gary Langer, Jon Cohen, Charles S. Cleeland
8/29/2007 9:23:43 AM

Little is known about how people with pain seek relief. To estimate the proportion of the population reporting recent pain, to identify ways people seek pain relief, and to report the perceived effectiveness of pain relief methods, we conducted a secondary analysis of results from a nationwide survey of the general U.S.

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Top Stories

Conservative Management of Mechanical Neck Disorders: A Systematic Review
by ANITA R. GROSS, CHARLIE GOLDSMITH, JAN L. HOVING, TED HAINES, PAUL PELOSO, PETER AKER, PASQUALINA SANTAGUIDA, CYNTHIA MYERS, and the Cervical Overview Group
5/17/2007 8:02:43 AM

A new study published in the Journal of the The Journal of Rheumatology, reports strong evidence of benefit for maintained pain reduction, improvement in function, and positive global perceived effect favoring exercise plus mobilization/manipulation.

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NYSCA News

FIND A DOCTOR OF CHIROPRACTIC IN NEW YORK (NY)
by NYSCA Staff Writer
9/26/2006 8:59:29 PM

If you are seeking chiropractic care in New York (NY), you can locate a New York chiropractor by visiting the New York State Chiropractic Association (NYSCA) web site at www.NYSCA.com were over 6000 New York (NY) chiropractors are listed by city, zip code or last name.

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Wellness Tips

Chiropractic Advice for Moms-to-Be
by American Chiropractic Association (ACA)
5/21/2013 3:07:56 PM

As many new mothers can attest, the muscle strains of pregnancy are very real and can be more than just a nuisance. The average weight gain of 25 to 35 pounds, combined with the increased stress placed on the body by the baby, may result in severe discomfort. Studies have found that about half of all expectant mothers will develop low-back pain at some point during their pregnancies.


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Wellness Tips

Tips to Maintain Good Posture
by American Chiropractic Association (ACA)
5/21/2013 3:06:01 PM

We often hear that good posture is essential for good health. We recognize poor posture when we see it formed as a result of bad habits carried out over years and evident in many adults. But only few people have a real grasp of the importance and necessity of good posture.


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Wellness Tips

Osteoporosis: Not Just An Elderly Disease
by American Chiropractic Association (ACA)
5/21/2013 3:00:56 PM

It used to be that osteoporosis was considered a disease that affected only the elderly. We particularly associated osteoporosis with older women whose backs were slightly hunched over or those who could no longer stand up straight. Today, the truth is that an estimated 20 million American women suffer from osteoporosis, and 80 percent of them don't even know it. 


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Wellness Tips

What is Wellness?
by American Chiropractic Association (ACA)
5/21/2013 2:56:30 PM

“Wellness” has become a buzzword among the public, health care practitioners and legislators alike. But what exactly does it mean, and how can people benefit from it?


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Wellness Tips

Today's Fashion Can Be Tomorrow's Pain
by American Chiropractic Association (ACA)
5/21/2013 2:53:24 PM

Looking your best might not always be the best thing for you. Today's society is extremely fashion and style conscious. Unfortunately, clothing designers and stylists aim to please by creating unique looks that might not always be practical or even comfortable. 


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Wellness Tips

Acupuncture
by American Chiropractic Association (ACA)
5/21/2013 2:51:32 PM

According to the 2002 National Health Interview Survey, an estimated 8.2 million Americans have been to an acupuncturist, and an estimated 2.1 million U.S. adults used acupuncture in the previous year. Since the use of acupuncture has spread widely in the U.S. in the past 20 years, researchers are studying the benefits of acupuncture for many conditions, including low-back pain, headaches, and osteoarthritis of the knee.


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Wellness Tips

Workstation Ergonomics
by American Chiropractic Association (ACA)
5/21/2013 2:44:29 PM

ACA member Dr. Amy Grabowski walks us through a proper workstation set up.


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Wellness Tips

Dynamic Warm-up
by American Chiropractic Association (ACA)
5/21/2013 2:42:31 PM

ACA member Dr. Amy Grabowski walks us through the correct way to prepare our bodies for exercise


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Wellness Tips

What Is Causing the Asthma Epidemic?
by American Chiropractic Association (ACA)
5/21/2013 2:39:38 PM

In the United States, asthma cases have increased by more than 60 percent since the early 1980s, and asthma-related deaths have doubled to 5,000 a year. What is causing the asthma epidemic and what can we do to stem the tide? A recent series of articles in the Journal of the American Chiropractic Association (JACA) delves into this question and offers advice from doctors of chiropractic and allergists who have helped control asthma symptoms in many patients. 


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Wellness Tips

Steroid Use in Youth: Prevention and Detection
by American Chiropractic Association (ACA)
5/21/2013 2:38:21 PM

The use of anabolic steroids is a hot sports issue. It has implications for both professional players and for young athletes who feel that they won’t have a competitive edge without steroids or other performance enhancers. But, while professional athletes have a variety of trainers, nutritionists and health care specialists available, kids are on their own. And unlike international, professional and collegiate sports competitions and programs, high school athletic programs rarely test for steroid use.


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Wellness Tips

Sports Injuries
by American Chiropractic Association (ACA)
5/21/2013 2:24:56 PM

Participation in sports or exercise is an important step in maintaining your health. Exercise strengthens your heart, bones, and joints and reduces stress, among many other benefits. Unfortunately, injuries during participation in sports are all too common. Often, these injuries occur in someone who is just taking up sports as a form of activity, doesn’t use proper safety equipment, or becomes overzealous about the exercise regimen.


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Wellness Tips

Keep Young Athletes Healthy and Fit
by American Chiropractic Association (ACA)
5/21/2013 2:21:07 PM

In today’s age of health and fitness, more and more kids are involved in sporting activities. Although being part of a football, soccer or Little League team is an important rite of passage for many children, parents and their children could be overlooking the importance of proper nutrition and body-conditioning needed for preventing injuries on and off the playing field.


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Wellness Tips

Chiropractic Approach to Ear Infections
by American Chiropractic Association (ACA)
5/21/2013 2:15:03 PM

Ear problems can be excruciatingly painful, especially in children. With 10 million new cases every year, ear infections (otitis media) are the most common illness affecting babies and young children and the number one reason for visits to the pediatrician—accounting for more than 35 percent of all pediatric visits. How can Chiropractic care help?


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Wellness Tips

Advice For Parents: Children Need to Practice Good Computer Ergonomics, Too
by American Chiropractic Association (ACA)
5/21/2013 2:12:38 PM

At least 70 percent of America's 30 million elementary school students use computers, according to a recent New York Times article. As a result of this increased usage, doctors of chiropractic are treating more young patients suffering from the effects of working at computer stations that are either designed for adults or poorly designed for children. Many children are already suffering from repetitive motion injuries (RMI) such as carpal tunnel syndrome and chronic pain in the hands, back, neck and shoulders. 


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Wellness Tips

Backpack Misuse Leads to Chronic Back Pain, Doctors of Chiropractic Say
by American Chiropractic Association (ACA)
5/21/2013 2:09:52 PM

Young children are suffering from back pain much earlier than previous generations, and the use of overweight backpacks is a contributing factor, according to the American Chiropractic Association (ACA). In fact, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that backpack-related injuries sent more than 7,000 people to the emergency room in 2001 alone. 


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Wellness Tips

Exercise Good Judgment While Enjoying the Outdoors with Baby
by American Chiropractic Association (ACA)
5/21/2013 2:06:24 PM

From biking and hiking to walking and jogging, today's parents are keeping fit and bonding with their babies in the process. With an array of products unheard of a generation ago - like baby carriers, joggers and trailers - even the tiniest among us are enjoying the great outdoors. But while these items can make life easier and more enjoyable for both parent and child, they can be the cause of pain and injury if not used properly. 


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Wellness Tips

Helping Children with Attention Deficit Disorder
by American Chiropractic Association (ACA)
5/21/2013 1:36:59 PM

If you or your loved one is diagnosed with ADHD or has the symptoms, ask your doctor of chiropractic if he or she has experience treating patients with the condition. Doctors of chiropractic are trained to identify neurological problems and find individual non-invasive treatment modalities. They can also assess your nutritional status and help you find the diet that will help you manage your condition.


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Back Pain Exercises
by American Chiropractic Association (ACA)
5/21/2013 1:21:17 PM

ACA member Dr. Amy Grabowski demonstrates stretches and exercises for persons experiencing minor low back pain


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