Alan Cook, DC

Dr. Alan Cook graduated from Western States and has been in practice since 1989.  Besides being a postgraduate lecturer for Palmer West, Parker and Life Chiropractic colleges, Dr. Cook has written numerous articles for publication on topics ranging from the healing benefits of laughter to articles on NSAIDs and osteoporosis. He works with EasyWebCE to provide chiropractic continuing education.

Previous Articles

Better to Write Than to Tell
August 1, 2022 (Vol. 40, Issue 08)
A Food for the Ages, Not Just the Aged
August 1, 2020 (Vol. 38, Issue 08)
Osteoporosis -- The Competition
November 4, 1994 (Vol. 12, Issue 23)
Osteoporosis: The Calcium Hype
April 8, 1994 (Vol. 12, Issue 08)
The Top 10
October 7, 1996 (Vol. 14, Issue 21)
Oh, by the Way -- A Review of NSAIDs
May 20, 1996 (Vol. 14, Issue 11)
The Top 10 Prescribed Drugs
November 17, 1997 (Vol. 15, Issue 24)
NSAIDs -- The Unintended Consequences
November 3, 1997 (Vol. 15, Issue 23)
The Top 10
February 10, 1997 (Vol. 15, Issue 04)
The Top 10 Drugs -- 1997
June 29, 1998 (Vol. 16, Issue 14)
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When Radiculopathy Isn’t Radiculopathy: A Clinical Series (Pt. 6): Differential Diagnosis
When Radiculopathy Isn’t Radiculopathy

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.

Ken Kaufman, DC
X-ray / Imaging / MRI
A National Turning Point: N.J. Board Rejects Insurer Medical X-Ray Rules for DCs
A National Turning Point: N.J. Board Rejects Insurer Medical X-Ray Rules for DCs

The New Jersey Board of Chiropractic Examiners has made a precedential decision, concurring with the Association of New Jersey Chiropractors' (ANJC) position paper on chiropractic X-ray guidelines. In plain terms, the board ruled, consistent with the ANJC position, that insurance companies cannot use medical X-ray rules or recommendations, like those written by the American College of Radiology (ACR), to decide whether a chiropractor's X-ray was necessary.

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Jeff Randolph, Esq.
Your Practice / Business
The Relationship Behind the Referral
The Relationship Behind the Referral

For decades, chiropractors have been told the answer to more professional referrals is simple: educate medical doctors about chiropractic. There is some truth in that advice; but it is also incomplete. The modern challenge is not simply getting another healthcare professional to know that chiropractors exist. It is becoming the kind of clinician (and building the kind of professional relationship) that makes collaboration easy and sustainable.

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