Archive for August 2023
Treatment for Biceps Tendinopathy Shoulder Pain
A panel of 29 international experts reviewed the available literature on 61 different treatment approaches for biceps tendinopathy shoulder pain, or shoulder pain caused by inflammation of the tendon attached to the long head of the bicep muscle. Both thrust and non-thrust manual therapy received the highest scores from the panel and are often utilized…
Read MoreHamstring Issues Common in Chronic Low Back Pain Patients
Examinations of patients with chronic low back pain revealed an association between hamstring muscle shortness and higher levels of low backrelated pain intensity and disability. The findings suggest that the hamstrings should be assessed in patients with chronic low back pain. Medical Science Monitor, March 2023 Growing Up Poor May Rewire the Brain Washington University…
Read MoreWhen Playing an Instrument Causes Musculoskeletal Pain…
Playing-related musculoskeletal disorders (PRMD) are one of the most common issues that affect a musician’s ability to play their instrument and maintain their career. Among a group of 32 musicians with PRMD, those who received six weeks of treatment that included manual therapies—such as those commonly provided by doctors of chiropractic—reported greater improvements in pain…
Read MoreTreatment for Chronic Low Back Pain
A recent randomized-controlled trial found that the combination of patient education and soft tissue mobilization is effective for improving pain and disability in patients with chronic low back pain with central sensitization (hypersensitivity to stimuli from things that are not usually painful). Doctors of chiropractic often include patient education and soft tissue mobilization in a…
Read MoreMonthly Pain Update – August 2023
Loss of Cervical Lordosis Its Connection to Headaches According to a 2015 study, 85.7% of headache patients also experience neck pain, a percentage about 50% greater than the non-headache population. Additionally, several studies have shown that treatment to address musculoskeletal issues in the neck can reduce the frequency, intensity, and duration of several types of…
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