While cervical disc pathology can unquestionably produce radiculopathy, many patients presenting with arm pain, paresthesia or perceived weakness do not exhibit the clinical behavior of true nerve-root compromise. In these cases, failure to differentiate the primary pain generator may lead to unnecessary spinal injections, nerve ablation procedures or surgical consultation despite limited likelihood of benefit.
CCA Supports Consortium in a Big Way
When the board of directors of the California Chiropractic Association (CCA) met in February, the CCA once again showed its support of chiropractic research by presented the Consortium for Chiropractic Research (CCR) with a check for $23,447.75.
"CCA member doctors are dedicated to their leadership role in funding these necessary studies, " said Dr. Willard Smith.
Over the past six years, the CCA, the nation's largest chiropractic state association (some 4,000 members), has donated $420,501.90 to the Consortium.
The CCA was a founding member of the Consortium; its educational affiliate, the California Chiropractic Foundation (CCF), is a Consortium institutional member.
"All of chiropractic benefits from these donations and research," said Dr. Meeker. He expressed his deep appreciation of the CCA members for opening their "hearts and pockets..."
The CCR is composed of chiropractic colleges, research institutions, and associations who seek to advance chiropractic by cooperative scientific research and the improvement of patient care.
Listed below are the current members of the CCR:
Consortium Institutional Members
Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College
Cleveland Chiropractic College-Kansas City
Cleveland Chiropractic College-Los Angeles
Life Chiropractic College West
Logan College of Chiropractic
Los Angeles College of Chiropractic
National College of Chiropractic
New York Chiropractic College
Northwestern College of Chiropractic
Palmer College of Chiropractic
Palmer College of Chiropractic-West
Western States Chiropractic College
Association Members
American Chiropractic Association
ACA Council on Sports Injuries and Physical Fitness
California Chiropractic Association
Gonstead Clinical Studies Society
International Chiropractic Association
ICA of California
International College of Applied Kinesiology
Maryland Chiropractic Association
Motion Palpation Institute
National Institute of Chiropractic Research
Sacro-Occipital Research Society International