Chiropractic Spinal Manipulation and Ligament Safety: Evaluating Force Thresholds and Clinical Risk Written by: James Demetrious, DC, DABCO Chiropractic spinal manipulation (CSM) has long been used for the treatment of musculoskeletal complaints, particularly those affecting the spine. Despite its demonstrated clinical utility and popularity among […]
Misrepresentation of Chiropractic and the Unfounded Link to Cervical Artery Dissection Written by: James Demetrious, DC, DABCO There Is No Proven Causal Relationship Between Chiropractic Spinal Manipulation and Cervical Artery Dissection (CAD) Yet another recent article presents a compelling narrative. It is essential to distinguish […]
Clinical Judgment and the Standard of Care: Navigating Chiropractic Practice Review Written by: James Demetrious, DC, DABCO In the complex ecosystem of modern healthcare, the *standard of care* is a foundational concept, often defined as the level and type of care that a reasonably competent […]
Critical Assessment: “Motion Palpation: Guide or Guise? – A Clinical Commentary” Original Article: Williams et al. J Contemp Chiropr 2025;8:10–20. Review Written by: James Demetrious, DC, DABCO Overview This clinical commentary by Williams et al. offers a well-structured assessment of motion palpation as a diagnostic […]
Protecting Chiropractic from Bad Science and Bias Written by: James Demetrious, DC, DABCO Board Certified Chiropractic Orthopedist Following is a critical assessment of the article titled “Status migrainosus as the only manifestation of vertebral artery dissection due to osteopathic neck manipulation” by Romozzi et al. […]
Critical Review: Cervical Spine Manipulation and Vertebral Artery Dissection – A Rebuttal Grounded in Current Evidence Written by: James Demetrious, DC, DABCO Board Certified Chiropractic Orthopedist A recent article criticizing cervical chiropractic manipulation presents an emotionally compelling but scientifically selective narrative that links spinal manipulation […]
Radiology Errors Written by: James Demetrious, DC, DABCO Board Certified Chiropractic Orthopedist Radiology plays a pivotal role in diagnosing skeletal conditions, yet errors in interpreting musculoskeletal images remain a significant concern. Recent studies indicate that diagnostic inaccuracies in skeletal radiology persist, with error rates ranging […]
Protecting Chiropractic Written by: James Demetrious, DC, DABCO Board Certified Chiropractic Orthopedist Chiropractic is Under Attack…Again I object to the conclusions cited in a new Cochrane Review about spinal manipulation. Cochrane reviews have been subject to bias, making their conclusions irrelevant: 1. Industry Funding and […]
The Life-Saving Role of Chiropractic Care: How Early Diagnosis Led to Tumor Discovery and Recovery Written by: James Demetrious, DC, DABCO Board Certified Chiropractic Orthopedist The Critical Role of Early Diagnosis in Chiropractic Care Steve Loutzenhiser, a high school teacher and baseball coach, led an […]
The True Value of Chiropractic Care Written by: James Demetrious, DC, DABCO Board Certified Chiropractic Orthopedist What Is the Value of Relief? What is the value of alleviating pain? Of restoring a patient’s ability to work, to provide for their family, and to reclaim their […]
