Archive for January 2025
Treating Non-Specific Low Back Pain
In a study of 60 patients with non-specific low back pain, those who received a combination of core stability training and myofascial release experienced greater improvements in pain, mobility, and inflammation compared to an exercise-only group. Doctors of chiropractic commonly utilize these and other therapies when managing patients with non-specific low back pain. Technology and…
Read MoreManual Therapies Effective for Several Neck Conditions
An umbrella review of 35 systematic reviews concluded that manual therapies are effective for managing non-specific neck pain, cervical radiculopathy, and cervicogenic headaches. Chiropractors are trained in delivering various manual therapies for the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders affecting the neck. Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapeutics, November 2024 Risks Associated with PCOS During Pregnancy Polycystic…
Read MoreDynamic Seat Cushion Lowers Neck and Low Back Pain Risk in Office Workers
In a study of 133 office workers at high risk for neck or low back pain, researchers found that those who used a dynamic seat cushion—designed to encourage subtle movements that engage core muscles, reduce spinal pressure, and improve posture—for six months were significantly less likely to report neck pain (15% vs. 65%) or back…
Read MoreNeck Treatment Helps Musicians with Temporomandibular Disorders
A recent study found that wind instrument musicians with temporomandibular disorders experienced significant improvements in maximal mouth opening, jaw pain, and associated disability when posture training was combined with manual therapies applied to the neck region. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, October 2024 One-in-Four Moms Fall Asleep While Breastfeeding Researchers from the University of…
Read MoreMonthly Pain Update – January 2025
Glute Weakness and Low Back Pain While we traditionally view low back pain as the result of a problem localized to the low back itself, several studies have found that issues in adjacent parts of the body can play a role in the development of low back pain. For example, chronically tight hamstrings can affect…
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