Does chiropractic maintenance care improve balance and reduce pain in the elderly?

In a recent pilot study, researchers delved into the effects of chiropractic care on balance, chronic pain, and associated dizziness among older adults with impaired balance. Led by Cheryl Hawk, Jerrilyn A. Cambron, and Mark T. Pfefer, (2009) the study aimed to gather preliminary insights into the efficacy of both limited and extended courses of chiropractic treatment. The study, which targeted a sample size of … Continue reading Does chiropractic maintenance care improve balance and reduce pain in the elderly?

Can chiropractic manipulation lower fall risk in older adults with balance issues?

In 2007, a feasibility study conducted by Cheryl Hawk and colleagues, the potential short-term effects of chiropractic spinal manipulation on reducing the risk of falls in older adults with impaired balance were explored. The study aimed to gather preliminary information crucial for the development of future investigations into the role of chiropractic care in mitigating fall risk within this demographic, as assessed by the Berg … Continue reading Can chiropractic manipulation lower fall risk in older adults with balance issues?

Can nonoperative treatments alleviate sciatica symptoms? A pilot clinical trial evaluation

In 2000, Bronfort, et. al., conducted study about Sciatica, which characterized by low back-related radiating leg pain, poses a significant health concern, prompting the need for effective nonoperative treatments. In this prospective, observer-blinded, pilot randomized clinical trial, researchers aimed to assess the feasibility of patient recruitment, compliance with study protocols, and the utility of data collection instruments for cost-effectiveness analysis. The study also sought to obtain … Continue reading Can nonoperative treatments alleviate sciatica symptoms? A pilot clinical trial evaluation

Can spinal manipulation be the answer to soothing infantile colic?

A recent randomized controlled clinical trial conducted by J.M. Wiberg, J. Nordsteen, and N. Nilsson (1999) has shed light on the short-term effects of spinal manipulation as a treatment for infantile colic. The study, set in a private chiropractic practice and the National Health Service’s health visitor nurses in Copenhagen, Denmark, aimed to determine whether spinal manipulation could provide relief for infants diagnosed with colic. … Continue reading Can spinal manipulation be the answer to soothing infantile colic?