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David Graber, DC
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Chiropractor, teacher, humanitarian, and most importantly husband & father. Evidence-based, patient-centered.
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Spinal Manipulation and Clinician-Supported Biopsychosocial Self-Management for Acute Back Pain: Research Summary
This randomized clinical trial aimed to compare the effectiveness of spinal manipulation and clinician-supported biopsychosocial self-management with guideline-based medical care for adults with acute...
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January 2, 2026 at 1:38 AM
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The pathophysiologic mechanisms of spinal manipulative therapy in the management of chronic musculoskeletal pain
Chronic musculoskeletal (MSK) pain is a leading cause of disability affecting patients and healthcare systems worldwide. Its burden is expected to rise sharply due to the aging global population. Given that chronic MSK pain is the most common ...
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January 2, 2026 at 1:36 AM
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The effectiveness of manual therapy in people with chronic non-specific low back pain: an umbrella review with meta-analysis
Chronic nonspecific low back pain (CNLBP) is a widely recognized condition worldwide. Its clinical management must be based on the best current eviden…
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January 2, 2026 at 1:33 AM
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25 From 2025! The Top Research Studies In Chiropractic For The Practicing Chiropractor
Once again we present our annual selection of some of the most useful research studies for the practicing chiropractor! Here are 25 articles published in 2025 relating directly to chiropractic care…
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January 2, 2026 at 1:30 AM
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The effectiveness of manual therapy in people with chronic non-specific low back pain: an umbrella review with meta-analysis
Chronic nonspecific low back pain (CNLBP) is a widely recognized condition worldwide. Its clinical management must be based on the best current eviden…
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January 2, 2026 at 1:29 AM
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Spinal Manipulative Therapy for Moderate-to-Severe Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Randomized Controlled Trial - Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine
Objective To investigate the role of spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) in preventing progression and reducing the need for surgery in moderate-to-severe adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). Methods ...
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January 2, 2026 at 1:28 AM
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25 From 2025! The Top Research Studies In Chiropractic For The Practicing Chiropractor – ChiroExcellence share.google/cUc0WWZVQ6Cv...
25 From 2025! The Top Research Studies In Chiropractic For The Practicing Chiropractor
Once again we present our annual selection of some of the most useful research studies for the practicing chiropractor! Here are 25 articles published in 2025 relating directly to chiropractic care…
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December 24, 2025 at 10:49 AM
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I spent a lovely afternoon with a visit from Dr. Victor Jack Youcha who was up in NJ from Mexico. We shared stories (mostly of his colorful life), motion palpation, chiropractic adjusting & fascial release techniques, and talked about our experiences with healing.
June 20, 2025 at 2:05 AM
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Special guest at the ANJC Annual Conference, NJ Assembly Majority Whip Carol Murphy.
May 22, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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May 18, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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Looking forward to presenting to the NJ doctors this weekend!
May 14, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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The mechanisms of manual therapy: A living review of systematic, narrative, and scoping reviews
Introduction Treatment mechanisms are the underlying process or pathway through which a treatment influences the body. This includes molecular, cellular and physiological processes or pathways contrib...
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April 22, 2025 at 10:56 PM
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What is the Natural History of Low Back Pain? It Depends – Duke Center of Excellence in Manual and Manipulative Therapy
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April 22, 2025 at 10:55 PM
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Current Evidence Does Not Support a Causal Relationship... : A&A Practice
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April 22, 2025 at 10:53 PM
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April 22, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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Preliminary insights into the effects of spinal manipulation therapy of different force magnitudes on blood biomarkers of oxidative stress and pro-resolution of inflammation mediators - Chiropractic &...
Background Evidence has been reported that spinal manipulation therapy (SMT) leads to spine segmental hypoalgesia through neurophysiological and peripheral mechanisms related to regulating inflammator...
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March 3, 2025 at 11:18 AM
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Contemporary clinical perspectives on chronic low back pain: The biology, mechanics, etc. underpinning clinical and radiological evaluation
Pain of the chronic nature remains the foremost concern in tertiary spine clinics, yet its elusive nature and quantification challenges persist. Clinically, low back pain (LBP) exhibits a multifacete...
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February 28, 2025 at 2:31 AM
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Association between chiropractic spinal manipulation for sciatica and opioid-related adverse events: A retrospective cohort study
Background Patients receiving chiropractic spinal manipulation (CSM) for spinal pain are less likely to be prescribed opioids, and some evidence suggests that these patients have a lower risk of any t...
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February 28, 2025 at 2:30 AM
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Preliminary insights into the effects of spinal manipulation therapy of different force magnitudes on blood biomarkers of oxidative stress and pro-resolution of inflammation mediators - Chiropractic &...
Background Evidence has been reported that spinal manipulation therapy (SMT) leads to spine segmental hypoalgesia through neurophysiological and peripheral mechanisms related to regulating inflammator...
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February 28, 2025 at 2:28 AM
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THE Y-AXIS MANIPULATION—THE CLINICAL EFFICACY AND ASSOCIATED PATIENT SAFETY EXPLORED—A CLINICAL COMMENTARY | Published in Journal of Contemporary Chiropractic
By Giles Gyer, Brogan Williams & 3 more. This article reviews and comments on the safety and efficacy claims while appraising whether the clinical benefits outweigh the risks.
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February 26, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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A meta-analytic review of the hypoalgesic effects of exercise - PubMed
This article presents a quantitative review of the exercise-induced hypoalgesia literature. This review raises several important questions that need to be addressed while also demonstrating that acute...
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February 26, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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Epidural Steroid Shots for Back Pain Have Limited Efficacy, Review Shows
Promising benefits in some situations, but mixed results in others
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February 26, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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Insights into how manual therapists incorporate the biopsychosocial-enactive model in the care of individuals with CLBP: a qualitative study - Chiropractic & Manual Therapies
Background Chronic low back pain (CLBP) presents a significant challenge for manual therapists. Recent advancements in pain research have highlighted the limitations of the traditional biomedical and ...
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February 26, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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Preliminary insights into the effects of spinal manipulation therapy of different force magnitudes on blood biomarkers of oxidative stress and pro-resolution of inflammation mediators - Chiropractic &...
Background Evidence has been reported that spinal manipulation therapy (SMT) leads to spine segmental hypoalgesia through neurophysiological and peripheral mechanisms related to regulating inflammator...
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February 26, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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The Clinical Compass
Evidence. Education. Empowerment.
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February 26, 2025 at 8:02 PM