Two viable options for Sciatica

Sunday, October 2nd, 2011

Manipulation or Microdiskectomy for Sciatica?
A Prospective Randomized Clinical StudyThis section is compiled by Frank M. Painter, D.C.

FROM:   J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2010 (Oct);   33 (8):   576–584
Gordon McMorland, DC, Esther Suter, PhD, Steve Casha, MD, PhD, FRCSC, Stephan J. du Plessis, MD, R. John Hurlbert, MD, PhD, FRCSC, FACS 
Gordon McMorland, DC, National Spine Care, [...]

Is living next to fast food restaurants and convenience stores making you fat?

Sunday, October 2nd, 2011

Exploratory study: High BMI linked to proximity to convenience stores

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Researchers at the University at Buffalo conducting a neighborhood-scaled exploratory study that tested the association between the food environment, the built environment and women’s body mass index (BMI) have found that women with homes closer to a supermarket, relative to a convenience store, [...]

Rebuttal to Readers Digest view of cervical manipulation

Sunday, October 2nd, 2011

Foundation for Chiropractic Progress responds to ‘Reader’s Digest’ article

September 30, 2011 — When the FCA was contacted by members last week about a negative article in the October 2011 issue of the Reader’s Digest, they immediately contacted the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP) to seek a rebuttal.
The F4CP responded via a letter by Gerard W. Clum, DC. [...]

Breast Cancer prevention TIPS

Sunday, October 2nd, 2011

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month: tips for breast cancer prevention

October 1, 2011 — October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time when much attention is focused on the rising incidence of breast cancer and the benefits of screening and early detection of this condition.
In the U.S., there is a large amount of fear surrounding [...]

Military General becomes a spokeswoman for Chiropractic

Sunday, October 2nd, 2011

Halstead to address Logan College of Chiropractic student body

September 21, 2011 — Retired Army General Rebecca Halstead, a national spokeswoman for Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP) will speak to the student body of Logan College of Chiropractic/University Programs on Sept. 30 about her own personal battle in overcoming physical pain to achieve her career goals.
The [...]

Chiropractic School offers free chiropractic care for First-responders

Sunday, October 2nd, 2011

Logan College of Chiropractic marks first-year anniversary of free chiropractic care for first responders

September 24, 2011 — In September 2010, Logan College of Chiropractic/University Programs instituted a First Responders Chiropractic Care Program to offer complimentary chiropractic care to first responders who work in the St. Louis area, including police officers, firefighters, emergency medical ambulance technicians, [...]

Doctors of chiropractic are a key part of our military health care system

Sunday, October 2nd, 2011

Senate panel to Pentagon: Increase services provided DCs among troops

September 30, 2011 — The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) and the Association of Chiropractic Colleges (ACC) applauded a Senate proposal calling for greater utilization of the services provided by doctors of chiropractic within the Department of Defense (DoD).
The U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations recently filed a [...]

Watch out for those intersections!

Friday, September 30th, 2011

Intersection Auto Accidents
Intersection auto accidents are among one of the most difficult types of auto accidents to prove liability in. Serious questions will arise in these accidents about the actions and contributory negligence of each party.

Intersection auto accidents are among one of the most difficult types of auto accidents to prove liability in. Serious questions [...]

Auto Accident statistics

Thursday, September 29th, 2011

EARLY EDITION 2009 Motor Vehicle Crash Data from FARS and GES
This chapter presents statistics about police-reported motor vehicle crashes according to the most severe injury in the crash: Fatal, Nonfatal Injury (Injury), and Property Damage. The tables and figures are presented in four groups: Time, Location, Circumstances, and Alcohol. Below are some of the crash [...]

Injured in an Auto Accident? Pain relief in West Linn is here for you..

Thursday, September 29th, 2011

Auto accidents disrupt your life, mess up your car and add more demands on your already stressed-out daily life. Unfortunately, this can also include physical pain as well. Dr. LoGiudice of Linn City Chiropractic understands and is here to help. Chiropractic’s gentle approach to care comforts and relieves many West Linn residents’ pain.
Our chiropractic care [...]