In late 2023, the World Health Organization released guidelines providing evidence-based recommendations on nonsurgical interventions for adults with chronic primary lower back pain.  According to the 2023 overview, low–back pain is the leading global cause of disability. As reported, about one in 13 people (close to 619 million) are estimated to have experienced low-back pain. The study found this was a 60% increase from 1990. That number is expected to rise to an estimated 843 million by 2050.  This article summarizes critical points from the WHO guidelines that every DC should be ..read more

D’Youville University announced their spring 2024 commencement speaker will be an artificial intelligence (AI) robot, capping their year-long campaign generating awareness and education around AI. The social humanoid robot, named Sophia, noted a university press release, was created by Hanson Robotics, an engineering and robotics company founded in Dallas, Texas, in 2007. Over 2,000 students, faculty, staff, family and friends will witness this unique and memorable experience at the LECOM Harborcenter on May 11. “A major role of higher education is to be an incubator for innovation, and to pr ..read more

Northeast College of Health Sciences has established two new scholarships in support of students pursuing healthcare degrees and careers. According to a recent press release, the N. Ray Tuck, Jr. Scholarship and the Menzo Case Scholarship are the latest additions to the College’s commitment to fostering academic excellence and leadership within the healthcare community. Honoring N. Ray Tuck, Jr., DC The N. Ray Tuck, Jr. Scholarship, in memory of esteemed industry leader Ray Tuck, DC, will be an annual scholarship to recognize outstanding students enrolled in the College’s doctor of chiropract ..read more

Chronic inflammation is a long-term and lasting condition that can plague your patients for weeks, months and even years at a time. While there’s no cure for chronic inflammation, especially as a symptom of a chronic condition or preexisting issue, you can provide personalized care and treatment techniques that can relieve, mitigate or even prevent pain from chronic inflammation.   This article explores a few strategies for offering patients pain relief through treatment, evaluation and personalized care plans.   Techniques for diagnosing and treating patients’ chronic inf ..read more

The link between chiropractic and other complementary health approaches is an important one to note, especially when it comes to a comprehensive understanding of your patients. A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association highlighted an increase in the adoption of complementary health approaches over the course of 20 years.   Chiropractic care, along with six other complementary health approaches, were listed among the growing methods of managing pain.   This article discusses the increase in patients seeking pain management along with how yo ..read more

What came first: sleep or the brain? You may be surprised to learn that sleep, or more accurately, periods of rest, seems to pre-date the evolution of the brain and centralized nervous system. There is research suggesting single-celled organisms have a circadian rhythm. Jellyfish and other living fossil prehistoric animals have regular periods of rest and reduced activity. Sleep as experienced by humans, with cyclic rapid eye movement (REM) and non-rapid eye movement (NREM), likely emerged around 150 to 200 million years ago.1 Of course, many people, patients and perhaps even practitioners fe ..read more

If you want to take your chiropractic practice to the next level and make your brand really resonate with your patients, you’re in the right place. This article shares some advice on how to do just that.  The magic of branding First things first: What is branding all about? Think of branding as the personality of your practice. It’s not just your logo or your office’s color scheme. It’s the vibe, the feelings and the trust you create with your patients. A strong brand can set you apart from the crowd and bring in more happy patients through your door.  Get to know your brand To make ..read more

Northeast College of Health Sciences has established the advisory board for its new Massage Therapy certificate program, scheduled to begin classes in Fall 2024. The board is comprised of expert healthcare providers and educators who will oversee and guide the program as it provides the academic excellence, leadership and best practices for which a Northeast College education is known. Northeast College’s Massage Therapy Advisory Board includes Christine Bailor-Goodlander, R.N., NCBTMB, LMT; Ann Canastra, NCC, LMHC, A.C.; Cal Cates, LMT; Laura Coburn;  ​​​​Whitney Lowe, LMT; and Susan Sa ..read more

National University of Health Sciences celebrated its Spring 2024 graduates at its April 19 commencement ceremony, including 21 new doctors of chiropractic. Graduates received diplomas in chiropractic, naturopathic medicine, advanced clinical practice, acupuncture and biomedical sciences.  Kristine Aikenhead, DC, who retires this spring after dedicating her entire 33-year career to chiropractic and naturopathic medicine education at National University, served as commencement speaker. She shared the moment she realized her purpose in chiropractic medicine and encouraged students to find ..read more

In recent years, the use of cannabidiol (CBD) has surged in popularity as a natural remedy for various ailments, ranging from anxiety and pain to insomnia and inflammation. As our understanding of CBD’s potential benefits continues to evolve, many doctors of chiropractic are exploring ways to incorporate this compound into their treatment offerings. By combining the principles of chiropractic care with CBD’s therapeutic properties, practitioners can offer patients a more comprehensive approach to holistic wellness.  A chiropractic complement Chiropractic care focuses on the relationship ..read more