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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News / Profession
MAHA Meets Chiropractic: Historic Meeting in Washington, D.C.
MAHA Meets Chiropractic: Historic Meeting in Washington, D.C.

A historic meeting between chiropractic and Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) leadership took place on March 10th, 2026, in Washington, D.C., featuring representatives from chiropractic national organizations, professional associations and policy principals. The collective goal: advancing the role of chiropractic in improving the health of Americans. Meeting participants focused on long-standing issues that have affected the chiropractic profession for decades, including access to care, reimbursement parity, and ensuring DCs have an appropriate role in national health policy discussions.

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Diagnosis & Diagnostic Equip
When Radiculopathy Isn't Radiculopathy: A Clinical Series (Pt. 1)
hen Radiculopathy Isn’t Radiculopathy: A Clinical Series

Radicular-like pain of the upper and lower extremities is among the most common presentations in musculoskeletal and spine-related practice. Traditionally, these symptoms are interpreted through a disc-centric and dermatomal framework, often leading clinicians to attribute limb pain, paresthesia or perceived weakness to spinal nerve-root pathology. While this approach is appropriate in cases of true radiculopathy, it frequently falls short when symptoms fail to follow consistent dermatomal patterns or correlate poorly with imaging findings.

Ken Kaufman, DC
Chronic / Acute Conditions
Chronic Sciatica: Ending the Relapse Cycle
Chronic Sciatica: Ending the Relapse Cycle

A 46-year-old male presented to our clinic with a seven-year history of recurrent low back pain with sciatica. He reported stiffness and discomfort that worsened with prolonged sitting both at his desk job and during evening television time. The patient had seen multiple chiropractors over the years. In every case, spinal manipulation and other passive treatments would bring gradual symptom relief over 2-3 months. However, within another 3-6 months, the symptoms would return. Frustrated – and now considering a spinal injection and possibly surgery if that failed, he came to our office seeking a different approach.

Ronald Feise, DC