News from World Spine Care
New GSCI Study Reveals High Prevalence of Spine Pain in Pimicikamak First Nation
A new study from the Global Spine Care Initiative reveals alarmingly high rates of neck and low back pain among Indigenous adults in northern Manitoba, highlighting the need for culturally-safe care. Community leaders call for increased healthcare resources and culturally sensitive approaches.
World Spine Care Canada and Pimicikamak Okimawin announce a new collaborative project to improve access to spine care
World Spine Care Canada announce a new Global Spine Care Initiative project to reduce barriers to conservative spine care and minimize opioid exposure in Indigenous communities.
Global Spine Care Initiative Receives Grant Funding
The Global Spine Care Initiative (GSCI) has obtained funds for a project in Pimicikamak (Cross Lake First Nation), Manitoba, Canada. This announcement is made in collaboration with the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR), the University of Manitoba, The Canadian Chiropractic Research Foundation (CCRF), and the Canadian Chiropractic Association (CCA).
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