Prevalence of nonmusculoskeletal complaints in chiropractic practice: Report from a practice based research program

Self-reported Nonmusculoskeletal Responses to Chiropractic Intervention: A Multination Survey

“…In a previous study of selected clinicians, the percentage of patients consulting their chiropractor for a nonmusculoskeletal complaint (10%) was approximately the same as in the present study (8%). 8 A previous Australian practice-based study noted a change in digestive symptoms similar to our results. 7 Furthermore, the fact that the outcome pattern in our study was so similar to that of the previous Swedish study, which was carried out among chiropractors generally without strong convictions concerning nonmusculoskeletal effects, is yet another argument in favor of the possibility that the patient profile in relation to N-MSRs is largely unaffected by the chiropractors' beliefs and attitudes.…”

Kinematic Analysis of the Musculoskeletal System Diabetic Type I

“…In addition, it has been suggested that health care providers offer their patients counseling to promote physical activity, a healthy diet, and smoking cessation as part of the preventive health examination. It is also in this light that the musculoskeletal effects of (T1DM) are discussed in this manuscript, as most patients visiting chiropractors have musculoskeletal complaints (Hawk et al, 2001). It is hoped that through appropriate counseling regarding a healthy lifestyle, and that the incidence of the musculoskeletal effects of (T1DM) can be reduced so as assist the chiropractor in making appropriate clinical decisions regarding therapy, understanding contraindications to therapy, referring patients to medical physicians when appropriate and understanding the impact that DM may have on the prognosis for their patients suffering from the myriad musculoskeletal conditions associated with this disease.…”

Chiropractic Manipulation and Acute Neck Pain: A Review of the Evidence

“…8 In a study involving 7527 patients, 46% presented to DCs with complaints of lower-back pain, 12.7% with complaints of neck pain, and the remaining with various complaints such as headaches, allergies, and sinus pain. 9 Most DCs use a variety of manual therapies, with an emphasis on specific manipulative (adjustive) techniques applied to the spine. The purpose of CMT techniques is to correct disorders of the NMS system by improving joint alignment, range of motion, and quality of movement.…”