Health In-Site
December 2002 - Volume 29


This Issue's Feature Articles:
Manipulation Under Anesthesia for Low Back Pain
Chiropractors Included in National Health Service Corps Program
Holiday Shopping Tips
Chiropractic College Opened in Florida


Manipulation Under Anesthesia for Low Back Pain
Researchers compared traditional chiropractic manipulation (a chiropractic maneuver) to chiropractic manipulation under anesthesia in 87 individuals suffering chronic low back pain. The individuals completed 2 separate pain score tests 4 weeks later. While both groups experienced significant improvement, overall those receiving chiropractic manipulation under anesthesia experienced better results. While additional studies are needed, these findings suggest chiropractic manipulation under anesthesia may be beneficial to certain patients suffering from chronic low back pain.
Source: Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics. October 2002; Vol. 25, No. 8.


Chiropractors Included in National Health Service Corps Program
On October 26 President Bush signed the Health Care Safety Net Improvement Act into law. This will allow, under certain circumstances, chiropractors engaged in the delivery of primary care services to be reimbursed for student loans in return for establishing and maintaining their practices in geographic areas designated as "medically underserved" by the federal government. We would like to thank the American Chiropractic Association and the Association of Chiropractic Colleges for their lobbying efforts.
Source: www.acatoday.com. November 7, 2002.


Holiday Shopping Tips
While you’re out shopping during the holiday season, here are some health tips to keep you at your best:
Treat Holiday Shopping As An Athletic Event
• Stay hydrated • Be sure to stretch before and after a long day of shopping • Wear shoes with plenty of cushioning in the soles • Make sure the clothing you wear is as comfortable as possible
Plan Frequent Breaks Into Your Shopping Day
• During a day of heavy shopping, take a break every 45 minutes • When taking breaks, try to eat light foods
Shopping With Children
• If at all possible, DO NOT bring a child or children along on a holiday shopping trip • Try to split "child duty" up with a spouse or another parent
Chiropractic Care Can Help
If you experience pain or discomfort as a result of holiday shopping, contact our office today!
Source: www.acatoday.com. November 7, 2002.


Chiropractic College Opened in Florida

Port Orange Florida recently welcomed the world’s newest chiropractic college – Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida. The students began classes on October 7 in the Allen Green Civic Center, 4705 S. Clyde Morris Blvd. Classes will continue in the initial site until fall 2003, when construction will be completed on the first phase of the college’s permanent 25-acre campus on City Center Parkway.
Source: www.chiroeco.com November 2002



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