Dr. Doug Lightstone Chiropractor

04/30/2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Better Health By Design to Present Groundbreaking Research at World-Renowned Lumbar Spine Conference in Atlanta.

Cu***ng, Georgia – May 12-16 –

Better Health By Design, a highly published chiropractic and spinal correction center based in Cu***ng, Georgia, is proud to announce that two of its major research projects have been accepted for presentation at the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine (ISSLS) [https://www.issls.org/] 2025 Annual Conference—widely regarded as the most prestigious global gathering dedicated to the study of lumbar spine disorders.

Representing the state of Georgia and the broader chiropractic community, Dr. Curtis Fedorchuk and Dr. Doug Lightstone will present their latest research to a distinguished international audience of spine care professionals, including surgeons, physiotherapists, chiropractors, engineers, kinesiologists, and researchers. Their work focuses on non-surgical correction of lumbar spondylolisthesis, an area in which Better Health By Design is one of the only clinics in the world actively advancing clinical care and outcomes.

“We are humbled and incredibly grateful for the opportunity to contribute to such a respected organization,” said Dr. Fedorchuk. “ISSLS has been at the forefront of spine research since 1974, and to have our work recognized at this level is an honor.”

“Our goal has always been to push boundaries through innovation and evidence-based care,” added Dr. Lightstone. “We’re not only representing our office, but our state and our commitment to better health through science. It's exciting to stand among the world’s leading experts and bring a unique, non-surgical perspective to the conversation.”

The ISSLS conference is globally recognized for its role in advancing the science of low-back pain and disability. The organization’s contributions have led to major breakthroughs in spine care, and its members represent the cutting edge of multidisciplinary collaboration in spine research.

About Better Health By Design Located in Cu***ng, Georgia, Better Health By Design is a leader in chiropractic innovation, specializing in research-based, non-surgical spinal correction techniques. With a strong focus on patient outcomes, biomechanics, and scientific rigor, the clinic is one of the few in the world pioneering non-surgical correction of lumbar spondylolisthesis.

Better Health By Design is dedicated to transforming lives through precision care and continued research.

09/21/2023

Huge Goal Accomplished!

I was fortunate enough to be a part of a research project with a study published in a special issue on Spine Rehabilitation in the Journal of Clinical Medicine (the JCM, a high-ranking journal). This issue is now completed online as a full-text issue. The research nonprofit I collaborate with (https://cbpnonprofit.com/) has 17 original manuscripts in this issue with 1-more possible that’s in review.

Of importance, out of over 2500 special issues for the JCM over the past 10 years, this issue is ranked 100 for all-time views and downloads making it in the top 4% of viewed special issues. THIS IS A HUGE ACHIEVEMENT for such a young special issue and attests to the quality and impact that this issue is and will continue to have.

This issue will go down as an amazing multi-disciplinary collaboration to advance the state of knowledge in spinal rehabilitation.

Congratulations to all the authors who contributed to this special issue and made it such a huge success! Please share these articles and download a PDF version of the issue here at this link:

https://tinyurl.com/JCMSpineRehab2022

Now on to the next one…..

Recent randomized trials using spine extension traction methods in conjunction with various conventional physiotherapeutic methods have demonstrated that patients with cervical, thoracic, and lumbo-pelvic sagittal plane abnormality-induced symptoms achieve greater long-term health outcomes versus...

08/10/2023

Did you know that abnormal, unhealthy neck spinal alignment and posture are associated with neck pain, cervical disc herniation, and referred pain/radiculopathy to the hands, arms, shoulders, trapezii muscles, and the area between the shoulder blades? This can lead to disability and limitations in your ability to carry out your daily activities.

In a recent ghi-quality, randomized trial, the addition of a Chiropractic BioPhysics (CBP) spinal rehabilitation program was found to significantly improve neck spinal alignment and posture. This improvement was associated with improvement in chronic neck pain, arm pain, and neck disability. Participants also reported a reduction in medication usage. Furthermore, the group receiving CBP spinal rehabilitation saw approximately 25% improvement in measurable nervous system function along their spinal cord and nerves that exit their spine and travel throughout their arms!

As a chiropractor with advanced training in Chiropractic BioPhysics® (CBP®), I help my patients rehabilitate their spine and posture back to health to eliminate a potential source of neck pain, cervical disc herniation, referred pain/radiculopathy, disability due to neck pain, and a wide range of other health conditions.

If you are serious about your health and the health of your loved ones, let me know and schedule an appointment to see if you qualify for care.

News Improvement In Neck Curve and Posture Using the Denneroll Improves Neck Pain, Arm Pain, Disability, and Nerve Function in Patients with Disc Herniation

07/28/2023

Did you know that abnormal, unhealthy head and neck posture in addition to causing neck pain and headaches can negatively impact your body's awareness of body position, balance, coordination of movement, and speed and strength of nervous system responses?

As a Chiropractic BioPhysics® (CBP®) trained corrective care chiropractor, I help my patients realign their posture and cervical spine back to health to eliminate a potential source of altered movement, balance, dizziness, chronic neck pain, chronic headaches, general pain syndromes, and a wide range of other health conditions.

If you are serious about your health and the health of your loved ones, let me know and schedule an appointment to see if you qualify for care.

News Forward Head Posture Found to be a Primary Cause of Altered Sensori-Motor Control and Excitability of the Autonomic Nervous System By: Deed E. Harrison, DC

07/12/2023

And it's published!

This project tested 100 collegiate athletes and identified that abnormal posture leads to inefficient cardiovascular (heart and blood circulation), pulmonary (lungs), and athletic (sprint, vertical leap, and balance) performance.

https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/14/4618

This project has been published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine (a high-quality, Q1 journal). This manuscript is published in a special issue of Structural Rehabilitation of the Spine and Posture.

https://www.mdpi.com/journal/jcm/special_issues/I06XAM4599

This project is a joint collaboration between 1) the University of Sharjah College of Health Sciences, 2) Manchester Metropolitan University, and 3) CBP NonProfit.

Congratulations to this team of researchers: May Tamim, Ibrahim Moustafa, Gopala Alaparthi, Paul Oakley, and Deed Harrison.

At Better Health by Design, we have advanced training in helping you rehabilitate spinal and postural problems to help you regain optimal health and performance.

This study assessed the relationship between body posture displacements, cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET), and skill-related physical fitness tests. One hundred male (60%) and female collegiate athletes (22.2 ± 4 yrs) with normal body mass indexes (BMI up to 24.9) were assessed via the Postu...

07/07/2023

Huge News! A case-control investigation with 100 Collegiate Athletes was just accepted for publication. The final version should be online next week. Herein here's a teaser:

"This study assessed the relationship between body posture displacements and cardiopulmonary function test (CPET) and skill-related physical fitness tests. One hundred male and female collegiate athletes with a normal body mass index were assessed via the PostureScreen Mobile app to quantify head, thorax, and pelvis postural displacements. CPET and physical performance tests including the agility T-test, the vertical jump test, the stork static balance test (SSBT), and the dynamic Y-balance test (YBT) were performed."

Congratulations to this team of researchers including May Tamim, Ibrahim Moustafa, Gopala Alaparthi, Paul Oakley, and Deed Harrison

This manuscript is published in a special issue of Structural Rehabilitation of the Spine in the Journal of Clinical Medicine (a high-quality Q1 scientific journal).

Special Issue in journal Journal of Clinical Medicine: Structural Rehabilitation of the Spine and Posture: Analysis, Techniques, and Outcomes in Clinical Research

05/17/2023

And it's published!

Our newest case study investigation on correction of cervical and lumbar spinal alignment and Reactive Arthritis (aka Reiter's Syndrome) just hit the press in the Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research.

A 10-year-old female presented with chief complaints of difficulty performing activities of daily living due to moderate, neck pain, and mid-back pain secondary to reactive arthritis. She sought care from several medical doctors and specialists who prescribed medications. Initial spinal radiographs revealed abnormal spinal alignment, subluxations, and postural distortions. Abnormal cervical and lumbar spinal alignment was identified. Using outcome assessments, the patient reported high-intensity pain and decreased quality of life.

After 20 Chiropractic BioPhysics® sessions over seven weeks involving Mirror Image® chiropractic adjustments, exercises, and tractions, the patient reported complete resolution of neck and mid-back pain and improvements in quality of life. She had not made any other lifestyle or healthcare changes or modifications. Post-care spinal radiographs revealed correction of spinal alignment, subluxations, and posture. Cervical and lumbar spinal misalignments were corrected. The patient continued regular, maintenance chiropractic adjustments 1 to 2 times per month for another 3 years. Follow-up exams showed maintained resolution in her pain levels and that she was able to perform activities of daily living ADL without limitation.

Chiropractic BioPhysics® is effective for the correction of abnormal spinal alignment, subluxations, posture, and for improvement in neuromusculoskeletal symptoms such as pain, stiffness, and decreased function in activities of daily living. This study also suggests that spinal correction using CBP® combined with regular, maintenance chiropractic adjustments may be effective in helping non-musculoskeletal or immune disorders.

Select and download the article here under Latest Articles:
https://tinyurl.com/bddk3raa

Congrats to our entire research team that made this case so amazing.

Yours in health,
Dr. Douglas Lightstone

Resolution of Arthritic Pain, Disability, and Quality of Life in a 10-Year-Old Female with Reactive Arthritis Following Correction of Subluxation & Cervical and Lumbar Kyphosis Using Chiropractic BioPhysics® Protocols: A Case Study & 3-Year Follow Up Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research, Volume...

05/04/2023

And it's published!

Our newest case study investigation on correction of cervical spinal alignment and concussions just hit the press at Concussion. Concussion is a PubMed Q3 journal in the category of concussion and traumatic brain injury. It is a perfect journal for this case study. This project was made possible because of Dr. Seth Strauss and in collaboration with Drs. Douglas Lightstone, Curtis Fedorchuk, Robert Pomahac, Paul Oakley, and Deed Harrison (CBP NonProfit, USA).

A 27-year-old male professional rugby player with a 6-year history of 20 documented concussions presented with severe neck and headache pain and disability. X-rays of his neck were taken to measure spinal alignment and posture. Also, neck and headache pain, disability, and quality-of-life measures were assessed. After 30 treatment sessions of Chiropractic BioPhysics® (CBP®) neck spinal alignment and posture rehabilitation, neck and headache pain and disability and quality of life improved. X-rays showed improved spinal alignment and posture in his neck. Follow-up x-rays 2 years after treatment showed that the improvements to his neck spinal alignment and posture were maintained. Follow-up assessment 6 years after treatment showed that the post-treatment improvements in neck and headache pain and disability and quality of life were maintained. Additionally, the patient reported only two documented concussions in the 6 years following treatment maintaining the same lifestyle and competing as a professional rugby player at the same level, position, and playing time. This is the first documented improvement in post-concussion syndrome and decreased concussion occurrence following correction of neck spinal alignment and posture. Correction of neck spinal alignment and posture allows the spine to function as a healthy shock absorber and increases its ability to decrease stress transferred to the brain from trauma responsible for concussions and may reduce the risk of concussions.

Select and download the article here under Latest Articles:

https://www.futuremedicine.com/journal/cnc

Congrats to our entire team of authors that made this case so amazing.

Yours in health,
Dr. Douglas Lightstone