The chiropractic profession stands at a pivotal moment of opportunity—one that aligns with the evolving needs of today’s workforce and the broader healthcare system. As the demand for prevention-focused occupational medicine services continues to rise, chiropractors are uniquely positioned to...
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Pause. Assess. Protect: A Modern Approach to Cervical Artery Risk
Vanessa Morales, DC, MPH, MS, has spent the past 10 years teaching vascular risk and clinical decision-making, but in 2024 she herself experienced a vertebral artery dissection and gained an entirely new perspective on the topic. Today, Dr. Morales serves...
Tell Me More: Planned Chiropractic Program at Troy University
ACA Board member Michael Massey, DC, attended an event earlier this year announcing a new chiropractic education program to be launched by Troy University in Alabama, a public institution. We noticed that many members were interested in the short mention...
Digestion from a Chiropractic Perspective
Millions of Americans report digestive issues annually that range from minor and temporary to complex and chronic problems that greatly influence daily quality of life. As a result, gut health and its impact on overall health is a hot topic....
Let’s ‘Get Started’ and Wrap Up NCHM 2025
With the theme, “Get Started with Chiropractic,” National Chiropractic Health Month (NCHM) 2025 gave members of the profession nationwide the opportunity to raise awareness of the benefits of chiropractic and how taking a non-drug approach to pain initially may help...
Leadership and Growth Within Integrated Health Care Systems
In today’s hospital and integrated care settings, chiropractic services are increasingly recognized for their value in managing musculoskeletal conditions, reducing opioid use, and enhancing patient outcomes. At Engage 2026, a panel of experts will explore the evolving role of chiropractic...
Moving Through Arthritis: Conservative Treatment Strategies
Blake Graham, DC, MS, CSCS, DACBSP® is a sports medicine provider with Delta S Performance in Golden, Colo. He is also director of performance and sports medicine for the U.S. Fistball Association and president of the American Chiropractic Board of...
Paying It Forward: Stanford DC Offers Update on Research, Training Opportunities
Many doctors of chiropractic today work in integrative environments, collaborating with other types of providers while contributing to patient care and cutting-edge science. One such person is ACA member Kenneth Weber, DC, PhD, who was appointed this year to the...
Chiropractic in 2025: Findings from the NBCE Practice Analysis
The National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE) has released its 2025 Practice Analysis, offering a comprehensive, data-driven perspective on the state of chiropractic in the U.S. With 4,041 responses from chiropractors nationwide, the report provides a research-informed account of the...
Headaches, Red Flags, and Cervical Artery Dissections
Cervical artery dissection (CAD) is a common source of stroke in young adults that has been associated with chiropractic manipulation. It is a topic that continues to be studied by many in the profession. Among those who have researched and...
