At the end of August, the Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research (JVSR) published an ICA Paper on Frequency and Duration of care for head aches, neck pain, and upper back pain. This important paper was entitled “Frequency and Duration of care for headaches, neck pain, and upper back pain” and was authored by Maltby JK, Harrison DD, Harrison DE, Betz JW, Ferrantelli JR, and Clum GW. This paper reported the truth on needed visits for these conditions. It has been reported by IMEs and academics that only 6-12 visits are necessary to resolve these conditions, while in fact a detailed analysis of randomized clinical trials (RCTs) on these conditions indicate that the patients are less than 50 percent improved with 6-12 visits. Compiling results for over 50 RCTs indicated that on average 24 visits are needed to resolve, stabilize, and document care by DCs for these conditions.
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