Is adjusting the thoracic spine effective at reducing neck pain and disability? This new meta-analysis and systematic review looks to answer the question of how impactful thoracic spine care is for cervical spine issues.

380- Adjusting the Thoracic Spine for Cervical Spine Pain

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In this week's episode, we dive deep into a groundbreaking study that shows how chiropractic care can significantly reduce tramadol prescriptions in adults with radicular low back pain. We explored how tramadol, an atypical synthetic opioid, is often prescribed and the implications of that, contrasting it with the benefits and effectiveness of chiropractic spinal manipulation.

438- The Impact of Chiropractic on Tramadol Prescriptions in Radicular Low Back Pain

Today we dive deep into a comprehensive study spanning 10 years, which investigates the effects of spinal fusion surgery without decompression on patients with cervical spinal degeneration. This groundbreaking research sheds light on spinal instability as both a cause and effect of degenerative spinal conditions, challenging long-held beliefs about spinal health and treatment.

437- The Link Between Spinal Instability and Degenerative Changes

In this episode, we dove into intervertebral disc pathology and how our understanding of it has evolved. We covered critical insights on risk factors, from genetic predispositions to environmental impacts like occupation and smoking. Plus, we shared actionable prevention tips you can use to help your patients avoid disc issues.

436- The Role of Genetics and Environmental Factors in Disc Pathology

This week, we uncover groundbreaking research on lumbar adjustments and escalated spine care. We delved into the crucial implications for patient care and highlighted the significant impact of spinal manipulation therapy. Plus, we explored the key findings of a cohort study and its relevance to your practice.

435- Dosing of Lumbar Adjustments and its Impact on Spine Care

In this episode, we dove deep into the comparative effectiveness of cervical and thoracic spinal thrust manipulation for cervicogenic headaches. The randomized controlled trial revealed that cervical adjustments significantly reduced headache frequency and disability levels.

380- Adjusting the Thoracic Spine for Cervical Spine Pain

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