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 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 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 […]
Chiropractic Care and Cervical Artery Dissection: NO EVIDENCE OF CAUSATION Written by: James Demetrious, DC, DABCO Glass Houses Recently, a neurosurgeon criticized the chiropractic profession in a biased manner that deflects from the substantial morbidity and mortality rates associated with medical care. Neurosurgeons should remember […]
Peripheral Neuropathy Due to Myofascial Therapies are Rare Reviewed by: James Demetrious, DC, DABCO Iatrogenic Peripheral Neuropathy A patient related the history of an injury sustained due to treatment for lateral epicondylitis. His doctor recommended myofascial instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM). The patient was subjected […]
Disc Herniation, Degeneration, and Spinal Cord Compression in Asymptomatic Populations Reviewed by: James Demetrious, DC, DABCO Prevalence and Dichotomy? What is the prevalence of disc herniation, spinal degeneration, and spinal cord compression in asymptomatic cohorts? What is the clinical importance of this relationship? Interesting Research […]
Pre-Existing Predispositions to Cervical Artery Dissection Written by: James Demetrious, DC, DABCO Clarity There is NO firm scientific basis for direct causality between cervical spinal manipulative therapy and cervical artery dissection (CAD). The literature indicates that pre-existing heritable and acquired connective tissue weakness are primary […]
What is Safer? Going to the Gym or Eating a Jelly Donut? Written by: James Demetrious, DC, DABCO Evidence-Based Practices I am grateful for opportunities to teach post-graduate coursework throughout the United States. During my lectures, I review evidence-based practices and the importance of clinical intuition […]
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? 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 […]
