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Chiropractic Before Spine Surgery for Chronic LBP
The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Health Plan, a health maintenance organization affiliated with the university's School of Medicine, has adopted landmark guidelines for the management of chronic low back pain.
The Eleventh Question: "How you doin'?"
During the Oriental Medical evaluation 10 questions are typically asked. Although the questions vary somewhat, they typically refer to diet, elimination, emotions, temperature sensations and preferences.
The Underestimated Value of Bitter Herbs
Many cultures still recognize the value of bitter herbs in promoting digestive function and general health. Bitter drinks taken before meals are still called aperitifs, due reference to their value in aiding digestion.
Remembering Dr. Reggie Gold
Reginald Gold, DC, PhC, 1957 class president and valedictorian of Palmer College of Chiropractic, devout advocate of chiropractic principles and philosophy, and author of The Triune of Life, passed away on March 24, 2012 following a lengthy illness.
My Shotgun for the Sinus
Spring is here, and allergies, sinus congestion, and runny noses will soon be a big problem. I live in the northeast part of the country, sinus problems are a big issue. Folks that grew up here refer to their "normal" sinus problems.
Making Private Practice Work: Part III
In my last article, I used the analogy that acupuncture works like adding more minutes to a sprinkler system to help turn a brown lawn back to green.
Audits: Protect Against and Profit From Them
Audits are a big concern these days for all health care providers, especially chiropractors. The "business" of auditing is booming, as it is consistently providing a great return on investment for the entities that are sponsoring the audits.
Conservative Management of Hamstring Strains, Part 1
Of all the gait-related muscle injuries, hamstring strains have the highest rate of recurrence, with as many as one-third of injured athletes suffering reinjury within the first few weeks following return to sport.
Fascial Thickening Is Responsible for Musculoskeletal Pain
An important study in the fascial world by Langevin (2009) proposed that people with chronic and recurrent low back pain had 25 percent greater fascial thickness than a low back pain-free group.
Subclassification of Radicular Pain Using Neurophysiology and Embryology
The following article originally appeared in the Proceedings of the 7th Interdisciplinary World Congress on Low Back & Pelvic Pain in 2010; it is reprinted with permission from the authors and the congress.
A Cancellation Policy Can Help Build a Successful Acupuncture Practice
Acupuncturists and TCM practitioners must exhibit professional conduct parallel to lawyers, doctors, dentists and other healthcare professionals.
Diet and Supplement Tips for Patients With Soft-Tissue Injuries
The average chiropractor with a typical injury-based practice who does not practice nutrition, sell supplements* or consider nutrition a strong point will often say little to their patients regarding nutrition.
Insights With Norm Shealy
Norm Shealy is known for being one of the world's leading experts in pain management. He was among the first physicians ever to specialize in the resolution of chronic pain.
Your Experiences Empower Us
In March 2012, it was reported that the revenues of the chiropractic management network American Specialty Health (ASHN), grew by 17.8 percent, from $155.7 million in 2010 to $183.4 million in 2011.
Tone, Tensegrity and Chiropractic
D.D. Palmer, wrote extensively about the concept of tone. According to Palmer: "Life is the expression of tone. In that sentence is the basic principle of Chiropractic. Tone is the normal degree of nerve tension.
Demonstrating a Better Quality of Life With Chiropractic
As a lifetime chiropractic patient, I have lived almost 57 years with the knowledge that everything I do in life is enhanced by the chiropractic care I receive on a regular basis. Every bodily function is at its optimal effectiveness.
Robert Downey Jr. Honored for TCM Advocacy
In the last two decades, movie star Robert Downey Jr. has achieved good health and he credits it all to Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Study: Electroacupuncture Helps With Depression
A recent research study out of Hong Kong shows electroacupuncture stimulation can quickly reduce the severity of depressive symptoms to help patients dealing with depression recover faster using alternative methods.
The Challenge of Caring for Elderly Patients
With every passing day, one thing is for certain - we're all getting older. Some of us are closer to the far end of life than others, but the time will come when each of us will be elderly. At that time we will hope that those who care for us will be alert to the special dangers and the unique challenges of treating those in the elderly age group.
Seven Steps to Establishing a Successful Hospital Based Practice
The hospital based practice of acupuncture and integrative medicine not only offers unique insights and challenges; it also requires several ingredients either de-emphasized or wholly absent from private practice.
We Get Letters & E-Mail
In a United Effort, We Need a United Message; Research Is Confirming Much of What We Were Taught; Philosophy Supports Evidence-Based Principles and Practices.
Improved Type 2 Diabetes Management With Creatine Supplementation
Studies conducted over the past two decades have shown that supplementation with creatine increases strength, explosive power, speed, endurance and lean mass gains in athletes of all ages.
The Spirits of the Points: The Liver Meridian: Part II
In Part 1 of this series, I explained the function of the Liver as the official of planning. Not only does the official plan for the functioning of the myriad systems of the body, but also for the mind and spirit.
Unprecedented Television Exposure for Chiropractic
If the chiropractic profession ever wanted an endorsement of the "treat the cause, not the symptoms" approach to health and wellness, it certainly got one – from the medical community, no less, and soon to be heard / seen by millions of consumers.
First Chiropractic Residency Program at VA Hospital
New York Chiropractic College (NYCC) recently announced it has partnered with the Canandaigua VA Medical Center in Canandaigua, N.Y., to create an integrated care chiropractic residency program.
Chiropractor Serving as Director of Human Resources and Safety
For this issue, I interviewed Dr. Randy Wheeler of Wichita, Kan., who serves as the full-time HR / safety / training director for a medium-sized, for-profit industry in his community.
Trudy McAlister Foundation Announces Scholarship Awards
The Trudy McAlister Foundation announced the recipients of the 2012 national AOM scholarship awards in April.
The Nine Best Health Steps To Take
Remember the last time you had to do something complicated, like assemble a piece of furniture, or get your PC to stop freezing up?

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Massage Therapist Density Map -- USA

USA ZIPCODE BREAKDOWN

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STATE ZIPCODE # of MTs
     
Alabama 300 - 368 1036
Alaska 995 - 998 142
Arizona 850 - 865 4255
Arkansas 716 - 729 1827
California 300 - 963 4951
Colorado 800 - 816 1661
Connecticut 060 - 069 2039
Delaware 197 - 199 274
Florida 320 - 370 23282
Georgia 300 - 398 1201
Guam 969 - 969 7
Hawaii 967 - 968 394
Idaho 832 - 838 278
Iowa 500 - 528 1723
Illinois 600 - 629 4918
Indiana 460 - 479 776
Kansas 660 - 679 370
Kentucky 400 - 427 1396
Louisiana 700 - 714 1439
Maine 039 - 049 1629
Maryland 206 - 219 1695
Massachusetts 010 - 927 1726
Michigan 048 - 499 1620
Minnesota 550 - 567 826
Mississippi 386 - 397 471
Missouri 630 - 658 2068
Montana 590 - 599 294
 
STATE ZIPCODE # of MTs
     
North Carolina 270 - 289 1280
North Dakota 580 - 588 381
Nebraska 680 - 693 776
New Hampshire 030 - 038 714
New Jersey 070 - 089 1177
New Mexico 870 - 884 1809
New York 100 - 149 2524
Nevada 890 - 898 430
Ohio 430 - 458 5904
Oklahoma 730 - 749 682
Oregon 970 - 979 3276
Pennsylvania 150 - 196 1676
Puerto Rico 006 - 009 36
Rhode Island 028 - 029 404
South Carolina 290 - 299 1734
South Dakota 570 - 577 117
Tennessee 370 - 385 2648
Texas 750 - 799 17980
Utah 840 - 847 1943
Vermont 050 - 229 198
Virginia 201 - 246 2882
Virgin Islands 008 - 008 24
Washington 896 - 994 2529
Washington D.C. 200 - 200 180
West Virginia 247 - 268 313
Wisconsin 527 - 592 1363
Wyoming 820 - 831 134
   
Total for United States: 115412

These totals were last updated on Thursday, 03-May-2012 17:41:22 PDT
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