Posts by brady anderson
Many Chiropractic Patients May Have Already Tried Surgery
Using data from a 110-million patient network in the United States, researchers report that 10.8% of patients who received chiropractic spinal manipulation had at least one prior spine surgery. Cureus, April 2023. Hazardous Seaweed on Course to Florida’s Coast Scientists report that a floating mass of sargassum seaweed is on course for Florida’s coastline, which…
Read MoreMonthly Pain Update – July 2023
Low Back Pain and Movement Quality When patients present with low back pain (LBP), they usually move slowly, and they often can’t stand up straight. Even a simple task such as bending over may cause them to grimace and even require the use of their hands pushing on their thighs to return upright. These are…
Read MoreMigraine Patients Often Have Neck Problems
Patients with a history of migraine headaches often report pain, hypersensitivity, and reduced range of motion in the neck. Past studies have demonstrated that treatment to address cervical musculoskeletal disorders in migraineurs can reduce the frequency, duration, and intensity of their headaches. Musculoskeletal Science & Practice, June 2023 Teen Birth Rate Hits Historic Low The…
Read MoreManaging a Lumbar Disk Herniation with Radiculopathy
A recent study found that the combination of Mulligan’s mobilization and neurodynamic mobilization is an effective treatment for improving functional mobility and quality of life in patients with chronic lumbar disk herniation that radiates pain into the leg. Doctors of chiropractic are trained in the application of several manual therapies for the management of lumbar…
Read MoreWrist Manipulation Helps Patients with Tennis Elbow
For patients with lateral epicondylitis—also known as tennis elbow—a recent study found that manipulative therapy applied to the wrist may improve grip strength. The finding suggests that dysfunction in the wrist may contribute to tennis elbow, and the wrist should be evaluated in patients seeking care for the condition. Journal of Hand Therapy, March 2023…
Read MoreUpper Cervical Manual Therapy Benefits TMD Patients
A systematic review and metaanalysis that included eight randomized controlled trials concluded that mobilization and manipulative therapy applied to the upper cervical spine reduces jaw pain and improves maximal mouth opening in patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMD). The finding adds to a growing body of research establishing a connection between TMD and disorders of the…
Read MoreSpinal Manipulation Recommended for Acute Low Back Pain
For acute non-specific low back pain with or without radiculopathy, several clinical practice guidelines recommend spinal manipulative therapy as a frontline treatment option. Spinal manipulation is the primary form of treatment provided by doctors of chiropractic. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, March 2023 New Drug Combo Flagged as Emerging Threat The combination of fentanyl…
Read MoreMonthly Pain Update – June 2023
When Is Low Back Surgery Appropriate? Low back pain is the most common musculoskeletal complaint, and it is the leading cause of activity limitation and absenteeism from work. There are many treatment options available to the low back pain patient, including surgical procedures. But when is surgery appropriate and in what cases should it be…
Read MoreIdiopathic Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Alters Hand Proprioception
Proprioception is the body’s ability to sense where its various parts are in relation to one another for purposes of movement and balance. Examinations of 60 hands affected by carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and 25 non-CTS hands revealed that proprioception is worse when CTS is present. Doctors of chiropractic often utilize a multimodal approach when…
Read MoreJaw Pain, Neck Pain, and Headaches
A retrospective study that included 300 patients with neck pain and/or temporomandibular joint pain identified an association between higher levels of neck pain and a risk for tension-type headache, while higher levels of both neck and jaw pain are more closely linked to migraines. Chiropractic care has been demonstrated to be an effective intervention for…
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