David Ryan, BS, DC

Dr. David Ryan has been the medical director and co-chairman of the Arnold Fitness Weekend (www.arnoldclassic.com) for the past 10 years, and is the lead writer for www.bodybuilding.com. He practices in Columbus, Ohio.

Previous Articles

Justifying the Second Exam
January 29, 2009 (Vol. 27, Issue 03)
Restricting Chiropractic Care Results in Higher Medical Costs
November 30, 2004 (Vol. 22, Issue 25)
Handling Throat Trauma
June 3, 2004 (Vol. 22, Issue 12)
Pills, Pills, Pills
May 18, 1998 (Vol. 16, Issue 11)
Chiropractic in Charge at Schwarzenegger Fitness Expo
April 23, 2001 (Vol. 19, Issue 09)
Schwarzenegger and Chiropractic Team Up
April 22, 2002 (Vol. 20, Issue 09)
The World's Strongest Depend on Chiropractic Care
February 11, 2002 (Vol. 20, Issue 04)
The Arnold Fitness Weekend: A Perfect Time for Chiropractic!
May 19, 2003 (Vol. 21, Issue 11)
Chiropractic at the International Powerlifting Championships
January 27, 2003 (Vol. 21, Issue 03)
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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