Demetrious Chiropractic Orthopedics

13/10/2025

October is a time to recognize the enduring contribution of chiropractic care to human health. As chiropractic physicians, we have the privilege of helping patients restore motion, relieve pain, and reclaim their quality of life through evidence-based, patient-centered care.

Our work represents the integration of science, skill, and compassion, improving function, reducing opioid reliance, and promoting safer, more effective solutions for neuromusculoskeletal conditions.

Dr. Demetrious shared a new Clinical Pearl reflecting on the significance of this month and the profound value of our profession: https://postgraddc.com/chiropractic-october-national-chiropractic-health-month/

Let us continue to advance excellence in clinical practice, uphold the highest standards of care, and celebrate the vital role of in modern .

24/09/2025

Chiropractic Saves Lives.

Article: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/hsr2.71267

14/09/2025

Chiropractic care is safe because doctors of chiropractic receive extensive training, years of hands-on experience, ongoing study, and advanced continuing education.

At PostGradDC.com, we advocate for people and our society through CE that fosters safe and effective care.

04/09/2025

Recently, PostGradDC’s founder, Dr. James Demetrious, engaged in a meaningful discussion with his college roommate, an orthopedic spine surgeon practicing in Santa Barbara, California. The conversation centered on an important theme: how patients and professionals view Chiropractic care.

The surgeon noted that his patients often inquire about treatment. He expressed concern regarding both the potential risks associated with Chiropractic care and the liability involved in making referrals. Dr. Demetrious emphasized that the incidence of injury associated with Chiropractic care is extraordinarily low, particularly when compared with the significant risks assumed daily by spinal surgeons.

The discussion also touched on broader professional issues. The surgeon voiced concern about unnecessary surgeries performed within medicine, while Dr. Demetrious acknowledged parallel concerns regarding Chiropractic colleagues whose conduct may diminish the profession’s credibility. Both agreed, however, that across all healthcare disciplines, there are practitioners who place patients’ best interests at the forefront. The true challenge lies in identifying and supporting those individuals who demonstrate exceptional skill, integrity, and intent.

This conversation underscores the mission of PostGradDC.com: to elevate the Chiropractic profession by advancing standards of education, professionalism, and trust. Through rigorous continuing education, PostGradDC strives to ensure that Chiropractors are better equipped to serve their patients with excellence, fostering confidence in both the public and the broader healthcare community. This commitment to education, integrity, and patient-centered care remains the driving force behind PostGradDC’s work.

28/08/2025

Chiropractic clinicians, often on the frontlines of evaluating neck pain and headache, play a critical role in identifying unrecognized vascular events and ensuring patients receive appropriate follow-up.

20/08/2025

30/05/2025

New research affirms the national value of chiropractic care. A 2025 study published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine found that with low back pain who received care were 23% less likely to receive an opioid prescription within one year, compared to those who did not.

This evidence reinforces that chiropractic care isn’t just effective, it’s essential.

As we face ongoing challenges with opioid overuse and rising medical costs, it’s time to elevate and integrate safe, chiropractic solutions.

Study Reference: Anthony Lisi et al. J Gen Intern Med. DOI: 10.1007s11606-025-09556-w

At PostGradDC.com, we are advocates of a healthier world, through chiropractic.

26/05/2025

Every day we help people through is a blessing. It is an honor and privilege to be a doctor of chiropractic.

10/04/2025

🐠 Chiropractors consider the totality of patient health. Low dietary intake of omega-3 essential fatty acids (EFAs) can lead to several adverse health effects, including:

➡️ Cardiovascular Issues
➡️ Cognitive Decline
➡️ Mood Disorders
➡️➡️➡️ Inflammation
➡️ Skin and Hair Problems
➡️ Vision Issues
➡️ Developmental Issues in Children

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24/03/2025

Chiropractors promote overall well-being through lifestyle choices, whole foods, and holistic care, aligning with research on longevity and cognitive health.

In chiropractic, we promote good health through lifestyle choices that parallel the lessons described in the book "The Blue Zones" by Dan Buettner. Whole unprocessed foods are essential to our well-being.

Researchers from Tufts University, The George Washington University, and Rush University found that consuming ≥1 egg/week was associated with a 47.0% reduced risk of Alzheimer’s dementia.

Chiropractors are trained to consider the the entirety of the patient to improve quality of life.

At PostGradDC.com, we offer CE to help our patients, DCs, and their families. In that regard, it is our purpose to elevate and protect the profession.

Research article link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S002231662400289X?via%3Dihub

The Blue Zones: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1426207557

20/02/2025

Chiropractic should be the first choice for care—saving money, enhancing life, and reducing surgery and opioid use.

When patients seek chiropractic care FIRST as the initial portal of entry for acute LPB, the costs are substantially lower than ancillary providers. In this study, published by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh, Bise et al. report median associated costs for LBP by respective providers when used as a portal of entry:

-- 🏆 Chiropractic: $3,334.08
-- ED: $9,412.01
-- P*P: $7,836.44
-- Surgery: $8,144.52
-- Specialty Care: $8,546.22
-- PT: $5,716.24
-- Other: $8,385.46

Chiropractic needs to be the primary and initial portal of entry for this patient cohort. saves money, improves quality of life, and reduces surgical interventions and op**te utilization.

It is important to note that other ancillary care providers are vital and play a role in our patients' care. The temporal order of care needs to be reconsidered. Chiropractors need to be consulted first.

Chiropractic physicians can manage and make appropriate referrals when necessary.

For more information, we discuss these topics in our PostGradDC.com CE.

Reference: Bise et al. Physical Therapy, 2023;103:1–9
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
https://academic.oup.com/ptj/article/103/9/pzad067/7209577?login=false