Researchers link insulin resistance, fibromyalgia
By Katherine Shagoury Insulin resistance may be linked to fibromyalgia, a discovery that could change how forms of chronic pain are identified and managed, according to a new study by...
Read MoreIs neuromusculoskeletal medicine a chiropractic specialty?
By James Lehman Whenever I am asked whether the chiropractic profession should claim neuromusculoskeletal medicine as a specialty, my answer is a resounding yes. When a chiropractor performs a chiropractic...
Read MoreIHPC shares insights from Congressional Health and Wellness Congress
By Katherine Shagoury The second annual Congressional Health and Wellness Caucus took place on Wednesday March 6 at the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. Experts...
Read MoreNew bill could add chiropractic to Arizona Medicaid
By Katherine Shagoury Arizona may join other states adding chiropractic care for chronic pain to its Medicaid program, according to an announcement by the state legislature. In an effort to...
Read MoreDiabetes may be associated with higher risk for pain, study says
By Katherine Shagoury People with diabetes have a 35 percent risk of experiencing low back pain and a 24 percent higher risk of neck pain than individuals without diabetes, according...
Read MoreStimulating vagus nerve might help ease pain associated with PTSD
By Katherine Shagoury Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental condition caused by a traumatic event. People with PTSD may experience intrusive memories, negative thoughts, anxiety, and chronic pain. The...
Read MoreHigh ankle sprains, evaluation and management
By James Lehman While practicing as a chiropractic orthopedist in New Mexico, I cared for many athletes suffering with pain from spinal and extremity injuries. It was my experience that...
Read MorePatients with TMD, fibromyalgia, report most benefit from self-care techniques
By Katherine Shagoury While oral appliances such as splints and bite guards are the most common treatment for facial pain from temporomandibular disorders (TMD), patients rate them as less helpful...
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