European Academy of Chiropractic

Association between chiropractic spinal manipulation for sciatica and opioid-related adverse events: A retrospective cohort study [CPD 1 pt/hr]

In this PLOS article, Trager et al looked at patients with sciatica and made a comparison between two groups; one received chiropractic spinal manipulation (CSM) and the other received usual medical care.

Pain Never Sleeps [CPD 1 pt/hr]

In the lecture, Jo Nijs provides us with directly applicable tools for a strongly underestimated aspect of pain treatment. Jo dives into the world of sleep in a very clear and practical manner whilst maintaining a high level of content on the subject

Cost of chiropractic versus medical management of adults with spine-related musculoskeletal pain: a systematic review [CPD 1 pt/hr]

Cost effectiveness of clinical care is a highly important subject. In this article, Farabaugh et al review the most important studies in comparing the costs of medical care with chiropractic care, including the "hidden" downstream costs.

Neuro-inflammation & the Biopsychosocial Model – from association to root causes [CPD 1 pt/hr]

In this presentation, Simon Billings points out how important neuro-inflammation is. In his view, the presence of low-grade inflammatory response plays a key role in many aspects of our health and affects our physical, metabolic and emotional health.

From Burn-out to Job Quality [CPD 1 pt/hr]

Sociologist Agnes Thirion takes us on a journey through the confusing world of burn-out syndrome. She creates clarity on the multitude of definitions and the importance of balancing job demands and job resources.

Young et al - Mechanisms of manipulation: a systematic review of the literature on immediate anatomical structural or positional changes in response to manually delivered high-velocity, low-amplitude spinal manipulation [CPD 1 pt/hr]

This module by Young et al was voted the 2024 best 3rd quarter article by the CMTJ editors. It reviews existing literature and assesses the validity of the statements clinicians can make with regard to anatomical changes post spinal manipulation.