Archive for April 2023
Low Back Pain Is Common in Adolescents
Questionnaires completed by 2,000 teenagers revealed that 57% experienced an episode of low back pain in the previous year. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, September 2022 Poor Sleep Late in Pregnancy Linked to Postpartum Depression A systematic review that included ten studies concluded that poor sleep in the weeks prior to giving…
Read MoreMany People Are Misguided on Low Back Pain
A recent survey found that 68% of adults falsely believe that rest is the best treatment for low back pain and incorrectly think remaining physically active while dealing with low back pain is unnecessary. Doctors of chiropractic routinely advise patients to stay active within pain tolerance and avoid prolonged bed rest when managing an episode…
Read MoreFitness May Lower Low Back Risks in a Physically Demanding Job
Questionnaires completed by 204 warehouse workers revealed that one in four had low back pain. However, the researchers found greater handgrip strength—a measure used to assess physical fitness—is associated with a lower risk for pain in the low back. Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Research, February 2023 Access to Nature May Help Cut Stress According…
Read MoreMonthly Pain Update – April 2023
Pre-Surgical Treatment for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Outside of an emergency situation, such as a wrist fracture, treatment guidelines for carpal tunnel syndrome generally recommend exhausting non-surgical options before consulting with a surgeon. But how well are guidelines followed? To find out, researchers surveyed 770 members of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand to…
Read MoreAlcohol May Speed Alzheimer’s Progression
In a recent study, researchers observed that mice at elevated risk for Alzheimer’s disease experienced faster increases in brain atrophy and amyloid plaque build-up if they consumed the human equivalent of 1-2 alcoholic drinks a day for about ten years. The findings suggest that alcohol consumption may be a modifiable risk factor for Alzheimer’s, though…
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