David J. Brunarski, DC, MSc, FCCS(C)

Dr. David Brunarski graduated from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 1977 after completing his undergraduate education at the University of Alberta. In 1992, he attained a master's degree in nutrition from the University of Bridgeport. He is president of the Ontario Chiropractic Association and is actively involved in committee work for the association. He maintains a private practice in Simcoe, Ontario.

Previous Articles

Patient Satisfaction and Continuity of Care
November 4, 2011 (Vol. 29, Issue 23)
The Psychology of Chronic Back Pain
September 9, 2011 (Vol. 29, Issue 19)
Shared Decision-Making and Self-Management in Health Care
July 15, 2011 (Vol. 29, Issue 15)
System Dynamics Modeling and Utilization of Chiropractic Care
March 12, 2011 (Vol. 29, Issue 06)
The Increasing Threat of Syndemics and the Role of Chiropractic Care
January 1, 2011 (Vol. 29, Issue 01)
Nocebo/Placebo: Treatment Expectations and Preference in Chiropractic Care
November 4, 2010 (Vol. 28, Issue 23)
Impact of the Chiropractic Literature
December 2, 2010 (Vol. 28, Issue 25)
Chronic Pain and Self-Care
September 23, 2010 (Vol. 28, Issue 20)
Cognitive Diversity and Creative Abrasion
July 1, 2010 (Vol. 28, Issue 14)
Trapped by Our Own Dysfunctional Conflict and Defensive Perceptions
May 6, 2010 (Vol. 28, Issue 10)
The Challenge of Chiropractic Integration
February 26, 2010 (Vol. 28, Issue 05)
Reviewing the Evidence: Why Chiropractors Must Perform Systematic Reviews
January 1, 2010 (Vol. 28, Issue 01)
The Power of Teamwork
November 4, 2009 (Vol. 27, Issue 23)
The Power of Teamwork
November 4, 2009 (Vol. 27, Issue 23)
Embracing Evidence-Based Chiropractic
January 29, 2010 (Vol. 28, Issue 03)
Elevating the Delivery of Chiropractic Care
March 26, 2010 (Vol. 28, Issue 07)
The Building Blocks of Clinical Competency
August 12, 2009 (Vol. 27, Issue 17)
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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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