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 byconducting quality research projects that put Chiropractic on the scientific map.
At Healing Wave we believe Chiropractic clinical information really lends itself to collective case studies, health questionnaires and collaborative projects with mult-disciplinary input. As such we ask our clients to regularly complete questionnaires regarding their health. This allows us to observe the impact Chiropractic is having on their life over time.
The Australian Spinal Research Foundation (ASRF) is the premier funding organisation for Chiropractic research in Australia. Its mission is to 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.
Chiropractic Research
Included in the following pages are published journal articles that support the Chiropractic philosophy practised at the Healing Wave Centres. The picture is of Daniel David Palmer, the founder of Chiropractic in 1895.
Improved Quality of Life.
Increased cervical ROM in left/right rotation and lateral flexion an average of 10-11 degrees .
In Australia, 34% of Patients Have Been to a Chiropractor.
Chiropractic care costs for chronic patients 16 percent lower than medical care costs and physical health scores higher.
Study explores chiropractic influence on oxidative stress and DNA repair.
Improvement in asthma symptoms/depression and anxiety scores.
$1 million grant for Study.
Australian Chiropractors Urge Reduction in Emotional Stress to Help Spine.
Research suggests that a reduction in mechanoreceptor afferent input can result in the development of symptoms that can be identified in the clinical setting.
Improvement in movement Time.
International Study.
20% Overall Improvement.
Significant increase in post-SMT erector spinae EMG output.
Forward head carriage results in cervical muscles working harder.
A Life that was Changed.