The Sacroiliac Joint Is Not a Diagnosis of Exclusion Written by James Demetrious, DC, DABCO Board Certified Chiropractic Orthopedist A review in Skeletal Radiology (Waldman et al., 2024), co-authored by a Palmer College radiology faculty member, reminds us that 15-30% of axial low back pain […]
Former NFL Players, CTE, and the Questions We Should Be Asking Written by James Demetrious, DC, DABCO Board Certified Chiropractic Orthopedist A Recent Study A study in The BMJ by Daneshvar and colleagues identified 1,712 former NFL players who died between 2008 and 2021. Of […]
Degenerative Coupled Hypomobility: Restoring Intersegmental Motion By James Demetrious, DC, DABCO Board-Certified Chiropractic Orthopedist – Founder, PostGradDC Coupled Motion Is Three-Dimensional Spinal movement does not occur in isolated X-Y-Z planes. Flexion, extension, lateral flexion, axial rotation, and translation occur in coordinated combinations known as coupled […]
Defending Chiropractic and Protecting Patients Written by: James Demetrious, DC, DABCO Board-Certified Chiropractic Orthopedist Founder and CEO, PostGradDC Red Flags Cervical artery dissection (CeAD) presents a recognized diagnostic challenge. Its early manifestations may resemble common neuromusculoskeletal complaints. This uncertainty has important implications for patient safety. […]
Wild-Type ATTR Amyloidosis: A Window for Earlier Diagnosis Written by: James Demetrious, DC, DABCO Board-Certified Chiropractic Orthopedist Founder and CEO, PostGradDC Introduction Wild-type transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTRwt) has long been framed as a cardiac disease of older adults. It is important to recognize that ATTRwt is […]
Why Hypotheses Should Not Define the Standard of Care: The Importance of Methodological Rigor Written by: James Demetrious, DC, DABCO Board-Certified Chiropractic Orthopedist Founder and CEO, PostGradDC Scientific Innovation Begins with Hypothesis Generation Scientific progress depends upon curiosity, innovation, and the willingness to challenge prevailing […]
The Tenacious Brain: Why Chiropractic Physicians Must Lead with Neurologic Persistence Written by: James Demetrious, DC, DABCO Board-Certified Chiropractic Orthopedist Founder and CEO, PostGradDC Chiropractic physicians practice in an environment that demands sustained cognitive effort, emotional regulation, and principled persistence. Clinical ambiguity, evolving research, regulatory […]
MRI Biomarkers of Nerve Root and Brachial Plexus Inflammation in Whiplash: A New Window Into Chiropractic Assessment Written by: James Demetrious, DC, DABCO Board-Certified Chiropractic Orthopedist Founder and CEO, PostGradDC Emerging MRI research is reshaping our understanding of whiplash-associated disorders (WAD). A 2025 study published […]
The Quiet Mineral: Magnesium’s Underappreciated Role in Neuromusculoskeletal Health Written by James Demetrious, DC, DABCO In the ever-growing body of evidence that supports integrative strategies for musculoskeletal care, magnesium warrants renewed clinical attention. The recent review by Fatima et al. (2024), “Magnesium Matters,” synthesizes the […]
Critically Appraising Informed Consent and Stroke Risk: Assessing the Narrative Review by Brown & Lehman Written by: James Demetrious, DC, DABCO Introduction Informed consent represents a cornerstone of ethical healthcare practice, ensuring patient autonomy while striking a balance between professional responsibility and patient autonomy. For […]
