Can medical marijuana help to fight the opioid epidemic? Many believe that it can. But a new study finds that people who use medical marijuana actually have higher rates of medical and non-medical prescription drug use—including pain relievers.» Read more...
Findings from a new study conducted in rats reveal that females may be more susceptible to migraines and less responsive to treatment because of the way fluctuations in the hormone estrogen affect cells in the brain.» Read more...
Join us May 15 at noon for a virtual presentation from Dr. Jerome Fryer. Dr. Fryer will discuss his recent research and investigation into the “cracking” sound made during joint manipulation. Prior research has suggested that bubble collapse was the cause of joint cracking, but a 2015 study refuted the bubble collapse theory and laid the groundwork for Fryer’s follow-up research, which raised further questions relating to synovial fluid. How can joint cracking help you better understand your practice and patients?
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Like many of you, I have read studies published indicating little clinical benefit of radiographic studies in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries and dysfunction. As a result, over the past decade or so prior to my epiphany, I drastically reduced the use of X-ray in my practice as per recommendation of the “authorities,” choosing to rely more upon chiropractic and orthopedic testing as well as the strength of a strong consultation (never bad things to do regardless)…» Read more...