Archive for January 2024
Hamstring Tightness Linked to Neck and Low Back Pain
Examinations of 104 adults under 40 years of age revealed that nearly three-quarters of those with either chronic neck or low back pain reported tight hamstrings in one or both legs. The authors note that hamstring tightness can affect the biomechanics of the spine, increasing the risk for disorders such as low back pain and…
Read MorePoor Ergonomics Linked to More than 100 Million Low Back Pain Cases Annually
An analysis of global datasets suggests that poor work ergonomics may contribute to more than 126 million cases of low back pain each year, leading to $216.1 billion in productivity losses and $47 billion in healthcare costs. Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health, October 2023 Most Americans Unaware of Harmful PFAS Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl…
Read MoreNearly a Third of Adults Have Shoulder Pain
Among a group of 1,128 middle-aged adults, 31.4% reported experiencing shoulder pain within the previous month. Further analysis revealed that those whose work activities included physical or heavy manual labor were 66% more likely to have shoulder pain. Doctors of chiropractic frequently treat patients with shoulder pain using a multimodal approach that combines manual therapies…
Read MoreTreatment for Kneecap Pain
Among a group of 25 people with patellofemoral pain syndrome, those treated with soft tissue mobilization twice a week for four weeks experienced improvements in knee pain and function that persisted after the conclusion of care. Doctors of chiropractic are trained in a variety of manual therapy techniques, including soft tissue mobilization, in the management…
Read MoreMonthly Pain Update – January 2024
The Five Types of Spondylolisthesis If you consider a vertebral segment as consisting of three legs like a tripod, the front of the vertebrae is the large vertebral body and the two legs in the back are the articular facets. The spinal cord passes between these three legs as it travels its course from the…
Read MoreManipulative Treatment for Pregnancy-Related Lumbopelvic Pain
Among a group of 46 women with lumbopelvic pain in the third trimester of pregnancy, those treated with manipulative therapies—such as those provided by doctors of chiropractic—reported significant improvements in low back and pelvic pain intensity, as well as their overall quality of life. Healthcare, September 2023 Eczema Can Take a Big Toll on Mental…
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