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For example, in a 2019 study published in the European Spine Journal, researchers examined the neck of 52 female migrain...
02/05/2026

For example, in a 2019 study published in the European Spine Journal, researchers examined the neck of 52 female migraineurs and 52 women without a history of neck pain or headaches and found that participants in the migraine group were significantly more likely to exhibit cervical dysfunction.

Another 2019 study, this time published in the journal Cephalagia, reported that migraine patients with concurrent neck pain had significantly more migraine-related disability than those without neck pain. Other studies have shown that individuals with migraines are more likely to have trigger points in the cervical muscles.
So, can chiropractic treatment to improve cervical function benefit migraine patients? A review of data from six randomized control trials that included a total of 667 migraine headache patients who received spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) concluded that SMT is “an effective therapeutic technique to reduce migraine days and pain/intensity.”
https://chiro-trust.org/headaches/chiropractic-care-migraines/

Once all the potential contributing factors to the patient’s hand and wrist symptoms are identified, the doctor of chiro...
02/04/2026

Once all the potential contributing factors to the patient’s hand and wrist symptoms are identified, the doctor of chiropractic will recommend a course of treatment that may involve manipulation, mobilization, therapeutic exercises, modalities, wrist splinting, and even dietary recommendations, depending on the patient’s unique situation. The goal is to reduce pressure on the median nerve by restoring normal motion in the affected joints, as well as in reducing inflammation that may be present from a variety of causes.
While patients with more severe cases of CTS can benefit from non-surgical approaches, like chiropractic care, it’s important to note that it may take longer for such patients to experience improvements in pain and disability, and it may not be possible to totally reverse the course of the disease if it has progressed too far. As with many conditions, the sooner a patient seeks care, the greater their chance for achieving a successful outcome.
https://chiro-trust.org/carpal-tunnel-syndrome/chiropractic-approach-carpal-tunnel-syndrome/

In the study, researchers asked 121 children with a history of TBI to fill out a questionnaire called the Sports Concuss...
02/04/2026

In the study, researchers asked 121 children with a history of TBI to fill out a questionnaire called the Sports Concussion Assessment Tool (S**T). A higher score on the S**T is indicative of a more severe TBI. Among the participants, the S**T revealed that a third (40) reported headaches following their injury. When the researchers compared the S**T scores of the kids with post-TBI headaches and those without headaches, they found that the participants who experienced headaches scored five times higher (median score 45.5 vs. 9). These children also performed worse on cognitive assessments involving color naming, matrix reasoning, letter sequencing, and letter switching.
The authors concluded that when headaches are associated with TBI, higher symptom scores (i.e. more severe symptoms) for ALL other symptom categories (sleep, mood, sensory, and cognitive domains) can be expected. In addition, those with headaches also tested worse on neurocognitive examinations.
Interestingly, a study that included a wider age range reported that headache “is consistently the most common symptom following concussion and occurs in over 90% of athletes with sport-related concussion,” which is much higher than the 33% found in the above- mentioned study.
Another study that analyzed information from two large databases found that patients who are hospitalized for headache symptoms associated with TBI are two times more likely to experience more frequent or worse headache symptoms over the following decade. Thus, the worse the initial TBI, the more likely headaches will persist or worsen.
https://chiro-trust.org/headaches/headaches-may-suggest-a-more-severe-concussion/

The Mayo Clinic notes that spinal stenosis can result from wear-and-tear that narrows the spinal disks. This narrowing c...
02/04/2026

The Mayo Clinic notes that spinal stenosis can result from wear-and-tear that narrows the spinal disks. This narrowing can place pressure on the nerve roots as they exit the spine prior to traveling down into the legs. The symptoms—which can include pain, numbness/tingling, and weakness—typically come on gradually and may worsen over time. The spinal stenosis patient may feel more comfortable by leaning or bending forward as this posture opens the holes in the spine (the foramen), taking pressure off the nerves.
Because spinal stenosis is a condition caused by wear-and-tear, some individuals may be at more risk than others, especially those with a history of spinal/disk injury, heavy labor, poor nutrition, or obesity.
The good news is that patients with spinal stenosis can benefit from non-surgical approaches!
https://chiro-trust.org/back-pain/spinal-stenosis-non-surgical-care/

n a systematic review, researchers identified 15 studies that associated chiropractic care with benefits for patients wi...
02/03/2026

n a systematic review, researchers identified 15 studies that associated chiropractic care with benefits for patients with insomnia. For low back pain and neck pain, which are two of the most common sleep interfering chronic conditions, chiropractic management not only helps but it is RECOMMENDED as a first levels of care in clinical guidelines worldwide.
Chiropractic offers the following to help with sleep troubles: manual therapies such as manipulation, mobilization, and soft-tissue work that can help relax the nervous system; nutritional approaches, including the use of supplements like melatonin, L-theanine, 5-HTP (5-hydroxy-tryptophan), and valerian root; weight management (obesity is a risk factor for insomnia); and education/advice on sleeping position, napping, relaxation methods (breathing exercises, mindful meditation), no “screen-time” prior to bed, pillow placement and size, and more.
https://chiro-trust.org/whole-body-health/sleep-chiropractic-care/

Whiplash associated disorders (WAD) describes a constellation of symptoms that can arise following a motor vehicle colli...
02/03/2026

Whiplash associated disorders (WAD) describes a constellation of symptoms that can arise following a motor vehicle collision (MVC), sports collision, or slip and fall. The typical initial treatment approach for WAD is non-surgical care, but what does the research say is the best non-surgical approach?

To start, most (if not all) studies on WAD center around the concept of preventing chronicity of WAD. In other words, the GOAL of care is to restore function and get the patient back to their normal lifestyle (work and play), which has been emphasized as being most important, even more so than pain resolution, though the two often go hand-in-hand. What are the best treatments in the initial stages—acute (less than two weeks) and sub-acute (two to twelve weeks)—of healing that can best reduce the risk of a patient developing chronic WAD (over twelve weeks)?
https://chiro-trust.org/whiplash/chiropractic-care-whiplash-injuries/

Because each patient is unique (age, health status, fitness), it’s clear that exercise prescriptions need to be individu...
02/03/2026

Because each patient is unique (age, health status, fitness), it’s clear that exercise prescriptions need to be individually tailored to be safe and to avoid injury. Perhaps one of the most important tools your doctor will take into consideration is the concept of directional preference. That is, which position helps your back feel good or bad? From a sitting position, first slump and slouch and then ask yourself, “Does this feel good, bad, or no different?”
Next, sit up straight and arch your lower back and ask the same question. Do you prefer one over the other? If so, the position in which you feel BEST is YOUR directional preference.
Using that concept, let’s say you feel best slumped and slouched, which is quite common. What are the “BEST” exercises for this flexion directional preference (FDP)?:
https://chiro-trust.org/back-pain/low-back-pain-directional-preference-exercises/

While the current research supports non-surgical treatments as an initial approach for rotator cuff tears, is it possibl...
02/02/2026

While the current research supports non-surgical treatments as an initial approach for rotator cuff tears, is it possible to know in advance which patients might experience slower improvement or not respond to care at all? In a 2021 study, researchers monitored 59 rotator cuff tear patients for two years following a course of conservative care and found that all patients experienced better outcomes at the one- and two-year time points; however, the data show that those with symptoms for longer than one year before seeking care, smokers, and those with significant fatty infiltration into the subscapularis muscle may experience slower improvement.
https://chiro-trust.org/joint-pain/surgical-vs-non-surgical-care-for-rotator-cuff-tears/

In one study that involved 22 patients (19 of whom had CTS in both hand), researchers incorporated a twelve-week waiting...
02/02/2026

In one study that involved 22 patients (19 of whom had CTS in both hand), researchers incorporated a twelve-week waiting period into the experiment to see if symptoms worsened, stayed the same, or improved. Questionnaires completed by the participants who abstained from manual therapy interventions showed that their symptoms worsened during the twelve-week non-treatment period.
The treatment phase of the study involved six sessions twice a week for three weeks and incorporated manual therapies to address the soft tissues of the hand and wrist and the carpal bones. The patients reported that treatment resulted in improvements with respect to both pain and function. This led the researchers to recommend manual therapy interventions as a valid non-surgical treatment approach for CTS.
Doctors of chiropractic specialize in manual therapy techniques and employ these regularly for many neuromusculoskeletal conditions, including CTS and related conditions that may contribute to a patient’s hand and wrist symptoms—something that a carpal tunnel release procedure cannot address. To achieve optimal results, it’s important to seek PROMPT assessment and non-surgical treatment for CTS.
https://chiro-trust.org/carpal-tunnel-syndrome/manual-therapy-vs-surgery-carpal-tunnel-syndrome/

In one study that included 34 headaches sufferers (20 had migraine headaches without aura and 14 had tension-type headac...
02/02/2026

In one study that included 34 headaches sufferers (20 had migraine headaches without aura and 14 had tension-type headaches) and 34 non-headache controls, researchers looked at what happened when they used a specific technique to recreate the effect of a trigger point on muscles in the upper neck and in the arm.
When the researchers stimulated the upper neck, 8 of the 14 (57%) members of the non-headache control group, all 14 TTH subjects, and 19 of the 20 migraine sufferers reported headache-related symptoms. On the other hand, when the same technique was used on the arm of each participant, none reported headache-like symptoms.
The authors concluded that the high incidence and accuracy of headache reproduction from upper neck stimulation supports the importance of evaluation and treatment of trigger points in the upper neck region in those with TTH and migraine headaches. Doctors of chiropractic commonly perform manual techniques to the upper neck region and train their headache patients in identifying and self-managing TPs located in the upper neck muscles.

https://chiro-trust.org/neck-pain/myofascial-trigger-points-headaches/

For example, a 2018 study found that people who use social media platforms for extended periods of time are more prone t...
02/01/2026

For example, a 2018 study found that people who use social media platforms for extended periods of time are more prone to make risky decisions. Another study revealed an association between heavy social media use and an elevated risk for physical ailments. Most people are aware of the term “text neck”, which results from spending so much time looking down at the phone that it changes a person’s posture for the worse. Other studies have linked social media use with poor mental health, especially among teens and young adults. One study even suggests that the more someone uses social media, the more likely they are to consult with a plastic surgeon to “improve” their appearance.

The Cleveland Clinic’s Dr. Joseph Rock notes that these issues associated with social media/device use may be due to both how social media changes the brain and the effects of sedentary activity on the mind and body. After all, if you’re staring down at your phone all day, you’re probably not moving your body enough.
https://chiro-trust.org/whole-body-health/detoxing-social-media-electronic-devices/

It’s estimated that up to 50% of whiplash associated disorder (WAD) patients will develop chronic symptoms such as neck ...
02/01/2026

It’s estimated that up to 50% of whiplash associated disorder (WAD) patients will develop chronic symptoms such as neck and upper back pain, headache, dizziness, emotional and cognitive disturbance, referred pain, and physical dysfunctions. Fibromyalgia (FM) is a condition that is also characterized by long-term, persistent symptoms such as chronic widespread musculoskeletal pain, sleep disturbance, cognitive disturbance, fatigue, and physical dysfunctions. Both WAD and FM patients share similar chronic, debilitating signs and symptoms. Why is this so?

In one study, researchers evaluated cognitive loss, central sensitization, and health-related quality of life (QoL) in chronic WAD patients, FM patients, and individuals without any known chronic conditions to serve as a control group. Participants in both the WAD and FM group exhibited significant cognitive impairment, central sensitization, and decreased health-related QoL, suggesting that brain injury plays a significant role in each condition.
https://chiro-trust.org/fibromyalgia/link-whiplash-fibromyalgia/

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