Archive for November 2023
Pregnancy-Related Lumbopelvic Pain Is Underreported
Among a group of 538 women with pregnancy-related lumbopelvic pain, only 43% reported their pain and discomfort to their healthcare provider and only about 1 in 5 of these expectant mothers received any form of treatment. Doctors of chiropractic often address pregnancy-related and postpartum lumbopelvic pain with manual therapies, nutritional recommendations, and specific exercise instruction.…
Read MoreChronic Low Back Pain Can Affect Balance
A systematic review that included 16 studies found that patients with chronic low back pain experience greater postural sway while standing, suggesting that chronic low back pain affects balance. Doctors of chiropractic commonly assess balance in patients with chronic low back pain and can recommend specific exercises to address these deficits. Scientific Reports, May 2023…
Read MoreMid-Back Mobilization Helps with Low Back Pain
Among a group of 24 low back pain patients, researchers observed that the application of mobilization therapy—a form of treatment utilized by doctors of chiropractic—to the thoracic spine led to improvements in both lower back pain and range of motion. Progress in Rehabilitation Medicine, July 2023 Finances Decline in Years Before Dementia Diagnosis A recent…
Read MoreMoving More Cuts Back Pain Risk
An analysis of data concerning 3,385 middle-aged adults found that for each additional 1,000 steps an individual averages per day, their odds for non-specific low back pain fall by 4%. Scientific Reports, May 2023. Dental Issues Extremely Common Among Nursing Home Residents According to a recent study that looked at data concerning 2.3 million nursing…
Read MoreMonthly Pain Update – November 2023
Posture and Neck Pain in the Younger Population After low back pain, neck pain is the most common reason for a visit to a chiropractic office. There are many risk factors for neck pain including postural faults in the neck and upper torso. Let’s look at how common poor posture is among youths and what…
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