Clinical Pearls

Can We Image Low Back Pain with MRI?

Can We Image Low Back Pain with MRI? Written by: James Demetrious, DC, DABCO Diplomate, American Board of Chiropractic Orthopedists Can We Visualize the Painful Spine? How meaningful are degenerative changes on MRI? Imaging appropriateness criteria based upon exhaustive systematic reviews often negate the utilization […]

Imaging Spinal Segmental Mobility

Imaging Spinal Segmental Mobility Written by: James Demetrious, DC, DABCO Diplomate, American Board of Chiropractic Orthopedists “Motion is Life” Health and homeostasis are dependent upon motion. Vital exchanges across cellular membranes, essential lymphatic drainage, CSF flow and spinal segmental mobility, etc., are vital to life […]

Another Highly Powered Systematic Review Recommends Chiropractic Care

Another Highly Powered Systematic Review Recommends Chiropractic Care Written by: James Demetrious, DC, DABCO Diplomate American Board of Chiropractic Orthopedists International Confirmation of Chiropractic Efficacy An international cohort of researchers assessed and confirmed evidence-based rehabilitation interventions for patients with nonspecific lower back pain with and […]

Surgical Lumbar Disc Herniation

Surgical Lumbar Disc Herniation Written by: James Demetrious, DC, DABCO – Diplomate, American Board of Chiropractic Orthopedists Nonsurgical or Surgical Care? Chiropractic care offers substantial relief to many patients with spinal disc herniations. There are times that patient suffering, activities of daily living, and quality […]

What is a Chiropractic Subluxation?

What is a Chiropractic Subluxation? Written by: James Demetrious, DC, DABCO – Board Certified Chiropractic Orthopedist An Opportunity With overwhelming evidence that supports the inherent safety and efficacy of chiropractic care, doctors of chiropractic have a responsibility to convey to the world our unique means […]