Martin Chiropractic

07/25/2025

Neck pain is a common problem, especially for older adults. Many doctors recommend first attempting to treat the pain without medication–but are those alternative therapies safer? A new study led by Dr. James Whedon at Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) compared different ways to treat neck pain in older adults on Medicare. The results showed that chiropractic care might be a safer option than traditional medical care...

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https://www.scuhs.edu/front-page-news/new-study-shows-chiropractic-care-may-be-a-safer-choice-for-treating-neck-pain-in-older-adults/

A new study led by SCU researchers finds that chiropractic care may be a safer alternative to traditional medical treatments for neck pain in older adults. Discover key findings on reduced risks and Medicare implications. Read more.

07/18/2025

Some evidence suggests that a misaligned spine or neck can cause ringing in your ears. But whether a chiropractor can treat tinnitus is still the subject of debate. A chiropractor may not be the first person you think of to treat the ringing in your ears. An audiologist, neurologist, or an ear, nose, and throat specialist may seem like more intuitive choices but what’s important to remember is that tinnitus isn’t a disease but rather...

Read more: https://www.healthline.com/health/can-a-chiropractor-help-tinnitus

If your tinnitus is caused by a misaligned spine, a chiropractor may be able to help.

07/11/2025

A newly published study in the Journal of Pediatric Maternal & Family Health - Chiropractic provides groundbreaking insight into how chiropractic care may influence the emotional well-being and physical health of women during pregnancy and the postpartum period. The study examined changes in depression symptoms and quality of life (QoL) in 33 women receiving chiropractic care in their third trimester through six weeks postpartum...

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https://drmatthewmccoy.substack.com/p/chiropractic-care-linked-to-quality

06/25/2025

Neck pain is a common problem, especially for older adults. Many doctors recommend first attempting to treat the pain without medication—but are those alternative therapies safer?
A recent study led by James Whedon, DC, at Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) compared different ways to treat neck pain in older adults on Medicare. The results showed chiropractic care might be a safer option than traditional medical care, a university press release noted.

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https://www.chiroeco.com/neck-pain-study-suggests-chiropractic-care-may-be-safer-choice/

06/19/2025

Cracking your joints is a common habit. We crack our knuckles, fingers, toes, backs, and even our necks. But not everyone does it for the same reason. Some of us do it to release the pressure that we’re feeling in our shoulders or neck or as a reaction to stress. Sometimes it’s just a matter of habit. But is there actually any benefit to cracking your neck? The answer is yes and no. Keep reading to learn more about the potential risks, what’s happening when you try to crack your own neck, and when to seek help...

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https://www.healthline.com/health/neck-cracking

Cracking your neck gently or only on occasion generally won't cause you any harm. Here's what you need to know about the risks and when to seek care.

06/13/2025

Of people who’ve had neck or back pain in the previous 12 months, 62% sought care from a medical doctor, while 53% pursued chiropractic care, according to a Gallup survey commissioned by Palmer College of Chiropractic. One recently published systematic review suggests those who consult with a DC first may experience two benefits: reduced healthcare services and lower costs...

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https://www.chiroeco.com/the-value-of-chiropractic-care/

This article illustrates the value of chiropractic care by showing how reaching out to a DC can help patients reduce healthcare costs.

06/06/2025

Neck pain is a common problem, especially for older adults. Many doctors recommend first attempting to treat the pain without medication—but are those alternative therapies safer?

Read more here:
https://www.chiroeco.com/neck-pain-study-suggests-chiropractic-care-may-be-safer-choice/

05/30/2025

Scientists have been studying the effectiveness of chiropractic care for various types of pain for many years. Low back pain The most promising research is on low back pain, which has shown spinal manipulation therapy (SMT) is as effective as other common therapies, like exercise therapy, standard medical care, or physiotherapy. Systematic reviews have shown that chiropractic therapy significantly reduces chronic low back pain and...

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https://www.everydayhealth.com/chronic-pain/chiropractic-therapy-how-can-it-help-chronic-pain/

05/22/2025

Neck pain is a common problem, especially for older adults. Many doctors recommend first attempting to treat the pain without medication—but are those alternative therapies safer? The results showed chiropractic care might be a safer option than traditional medical care...

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https://www.chiroeco.com/neck-pain-study-suggests-chiropractic-care-may-be-safer-choice/

05/16/2025

For adults with a history of lower back pain, walking may provide a simple remedy: Researchers have found that patients who followed an easy walking program were able to go nearly twice as long without their backache returning as others not in the program.

“A simple, low-cost, and accessible exercise strategy such as walking can prevent the recurrence of low back pain when coupled with education...

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https://www.everydayhealth.com/back-pain/walking-is-a-powerful-way-to-beat-back-pain/

A program that included 30 minutes of walking 5 days a week doubled the length of time between backache episodes, researchers say.

05/07/2025

You have a series of bones (vertebrae) in your spine, stretching from the base of your skull to your tailbone. Between your vertebrae are round cushions called disks. The disks act as buffers between your bones, allowing you to bend and move with ease. Over time, the disks become less effective and may become...

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https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/12768-herniated-disk