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Chiropractic:

Early Manual Therapy May Speed Whiplash Recovery.

Among a group of 120 patients with acute
whiplash-related neck pain, researchers found that patients who received manual therapy—to improve joint
movement and reduce muscle tension around injured tissues—in addition to usual care experienced faster pain
improvement than those in a usual care-only group. Doctors of chiropractic are well trained in several manual
therapy techniques used to help facilitate recovery in patients with whiplash-associated disorders.

Journal of Integrative Medicine, January 2026

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Chiropractic: Mid-Back Adjustment Helps with Neck Pain.

A systematic review and meta-analysis of 17
randomized clinical trials found that spinal manipulative therapy applied to the thoracic spine may improve pain,
mobility, and disability in patients with neck pain. The authors note that reduced mobility in the upper thoracic spine
can increase mechanical load and strain on cervical structures, potentially contributing to neck disorders.

Frontiers in Medicine, March 2026

Health Alert:
Six Cancers Increasingly Affecting Adults Under Age 50.

New research suggests that at least six cancers—colorectal, cervical, pancreatic, prostate, kidney, and multiple myeloma—are occurring at increasing rates globally among people under age 50.

Investigators attribute this rise to population-wide increases in obesity, proinflammatory dietary patterns, and physical inactivity.

Military Medical Research, November 2025