Chiropractic Research

Image The following pages includes published journal articles that support the Wellness based Chiropractic practised at Healing Wave.

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Functional Reorganization of Cervical Flexor Activity Because of Induced Muscle Pain Evaluated by Muscle Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Clinical Neck Pain People has Reorganised Motor Programming in Neck and Can Contribute to the Development of Chronic Symptoms

Shoe Orthotics for the Treatment of Chronic Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study
Changes in Back Pain and Disability with the Use of Shoe Orthotics for 6 Weeks

Comparative Analysis of Individuals With and Without Chiropractic Coverage
People with Chiropractic Coverage had a 12% Lower Annual Medical Care Cost

Baseball World Series Players Benefit from Chiropractic
Regular Chiropractic Care Provides Baseball Players with Proper Spinal Function and Balance to Reduce the Risk of Spine-Related Injuries, Enhance Recovery Time and Improve Overall Performance

Improvement in Multiple Sclerosis Patient Through Chiropractic: A Case Report
Improvement of Symptoms Associated With Multiple Sclerosis

Resolution of Autistic Symptoms in a Child Undergoing Chiropractic Care to Correct Vertebral Subluxations: A Case Study
Improvement of Social and Language Skills and Near Absence of Stereotypical Autistic Movements

Pregnancy And Chiropractic: A Narrative Review of the Literature
Chiropractic is a Safe And Effective Means of Treating Common Musculoskeletal Symptoms That Affect Pregnant People

Judo Athletes Improve Grip Strength with Chiropractic
Cervical Spinal Manipulative Therapy Increased Grip Strength In Elite Judo Athletes

Spinal Manipulation, Medication, or Home Exercise With Advice for Acute and Subacute Neck Pain
Chiropractic was More Effective Than Medication in Both the Short and Long Term

The Webster Technique: Results From a Practice-Based Research Network Study
Chiropractic Care Benefit Pregnant Women By Changing Baby Positions From Breech to Vertex Position

Vertebral Artery Strains During High-Speed, Low AmplitudeCervical Spinal Manipulation
Cervical SMT Performed by Trained Clinicians Does Not Seem a Factor in Vertebro-Basilar Injuries

Chiropractic Use, Health Care Expenditures, and Health Outcomes for Rural and Nonrural Individuals With Arthritis
Rural Chiropractic Users With Arthritis Reported Their Perceived Health Status as Excellent, Very Good, or Good Compared With Rural People With Arthritis Who Reported No Chiropractic Visits

Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care for a 10-year-old Patient with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Care Showed Significant Improvement in Symptoms: They Are Less Frequent, of Less Duration, And Are Less Severe

Predictors of Outcome in Neck Pain Patients Undergoing Chiropractic Care: Comparison of Acute And Chronic Patients
The Most Consistent Predictor of Clinically Relevant Improvement After the Start of Chiropractic Care For Both Acute And Chronic Patients is if They Report Improvement Early in the Course of Care

CHIROPRACTIC RESEARCH

Chiropractic philosophy does not naturally lend itself to research in the conventional scientific sense.

Chiropractic deals with the essence of life, innate intelligence, a vitalistic, wholistic energy force. Every individual expresses this energy differently based on their physical, biochemical and emotional states.

Conventional scientific research is the direct opposite. It is mechanistic and reductionistic in its basic approach. In medical research the scientist seeks to define the material parts of the body for which science has an understanding and study the effect/s of a particular drug or procedure on one part of a dynamic system.

However, cells, organs or systems do not function independently of one another. This principle alone is why prescription drugs have so many differing side-effects. A particular drug may be proven to beneficial in reducing joint inflammation but it has harmful effects on the lining of the stomach for instance.

The scientific model has limited capacity to evaluate a dynamic organism. Therefore when it comes to Chiropractic research the conventional model of analysis rarely does us justice. Thankfully leading research faculties in Australian and the USA are overcoming this problem by conducting quality research projects that strengthen Chiropractic within the world of Science.

The Australian Spinal Research Foundation (ASRF) is the premier funding organisation for Chiropractic research in Australia. Its mission is to "Fund research and disseminate knowledge that furthers the understanding, development and effectiveness of Chiropractic".

To find out more about the ASRF visit www.spinalresearch.com.au.

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