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Jaclyn Chasse, ND

Dr. Jaclyn Chasse, ND, is a practicing naturopathic physician in New Hampshire and is the Medical Director at Emerson Ecologics. She also holds an adjunct faculty position at Bastyr University, teaching courses on reproductive endocrinology. Dr. Chasse is a graduate of Bastyr University and has an undergraduate degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. She has co-authored several peer reviewed articles in the field of medical biophysics and integrative medicine and is a frequent contributor to the Natural Medicine Journal and recently joined their Editorial Board.

Previous Articles

Curbing Label Overwhelm
August 15, 2014 (Vol. 32, Issue 16)
The Realities of Establishing a Multidisciplinary Practice
DSHEA and Your Practice
Effective Inventory Management
Handling Patients' Adverse Events
Trending
Whiplash / Neck Pain
Is Spinal Manipulation Contraindicated?
Is Spinal Manipulation Contraindicated?

If you are reading this article, I suspect you are a chiropractor currently treating patients with back pain, neck pain, and/or headaches. You may be caring for patients with neck pain following a motor-vehicle incident. Most likely, these patients have been whiplashed and are presenting with whiplash-associated disorders (WAD), including spinal sprains and strains, spinal joint dysfunction, cervical radiculopathy, or even worse, cervical disc herniations.

James Lehman, DC, MBA, DIANM
News / Profession
Honoring a Chiropractic Icon: Dr. Louis Sportelli
News in Brief

Dr. Louis Sportelli received the Lee-Homewood Chiropractic Heritage Award during the annual conference of the Association for the History of Chiropractic (AHC). During his nearly 60-year career, Dr. Sportelli has embodied the spirit of the award, given to “living individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the chiropractic profession.” 

Editorial Staff
Chronic / Acute Conditions
Achilles Tendon Rupture: The Chiropractor's Role
Achilles Tendon Rupture: The Chiropractor's Role

Presently there is no consensus on the best treatment for Achilles tendon rupture; and its management is still controversial. The treatment options are conservative treatment and surgical repair. With either treatment, be it conservative or surgical, Achilles tendon tears necessitate prolonged recovery and rehabilitative management.

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Deborah Pate, DC, DACBR