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Mark Reps, DC

Dr. Mark Reps is a chiropractor and certified acupuncturist with 35 years of clinical experience. He is a 1980 graduate of Northwestern Health Sciences University and served as an associate clinical professor at NWHSU. In addition to his part-time clinical practice, he serves as a chiropractic advisor / consultant on the board of TCMzone, LLC; writes an alternative / natural health column for a half-dozen Minnesota newspapers; and has published four mystery novels. He is currently working with Dan Wen, MD (China) on educating chiropractors on the use of herbal medications in clinical practice. He will soon release his book, Perfect Health: Why Be Sick When You Can Be Well.

Previous Articles

Women's Health: Herbal Formulas for Patients With Dysmenorrhea
September 1, 2014 (Vol. 32, Issue 17)
Controlling Pain With Corydalis
July 1, 2014 (Vol. 32, Issue 13)
Ancient Tradition, Modern Application: Herbal Formulas and Your Practice
May 15, 2014 (Vol. 32, Issue 10)
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Red Light / Infrared Therapy for Foot Pain
Red Light / Infrared Therapy for Foot Pain

As a practitioner, you know foot pain should be addressed as soon as possible, as pain in one or both feet can potentially lead to impairment of foot function. But rather than treating foot pain with over-the-counter pain and anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen, or prescription nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), or even corticosteroid injections for chronic foot pain, why not try red light / infrared therapy? 

Rob Berman, MBA
Health Care / Public Health
Clinical Compass Review Voted Top Published Article
Clinical Compass Review Voted Top Published Article

The recent systematic review by the Clinical Compass on spine-related musculoskeletal pain – the latest study comparing chiropractic vs. medical care that demonstrates lower health care utilization when a DC is the initial provider – has been voted the top published article for 2024 by Chiropractic and Manual Therapies.

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Editorial Staff
Health Care / Public Health
Working at Tribal Clinics: The Chiropractic Opportunity
Working at Tribal Clinics: The Chiropractic Opportunity

There is great interest among the tribes in expanding access to chiropractic for their tribal members; however, there is confusion as to how to do it; as well as a lack of knowledge in the greater chiropractic community of the need and process. This article is intended to help bring awareness to the issue and be a guide for those interested in working in this arena.

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Ryan Kain, DC