Monthly Newsletters
Monthly Pain Update – May 2024
Chiropractic Manipulation After Lumbar Diskectomy Lumbar diskectomy is a surgical procedure for removing herniated intervertebral disk material when non-surgical options fail to satisfactorily alleviate radiating leg pain, numbness, or weakness. However, there’s no guarantee such a procedure will provide relief. Up to 12% of patients require reoperation within three months to address post-surgical complications and…
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Daily Living with a Herniated Lumbar Disk While disk herniations in the lumbar spine are fairly common and may resolve on their own or persist without symptoms, if a herniation places pressure on the spinal cord or nerves exiting the spine, the patient may experience radiating pain into one or both legs. While chiropractic care…
Read MoreMonthly Pain Update – March 2024
Herniated Disk Resorption The intervertebral disk is made up of a tough outer annulus fibrosis while the central portion (called the nucleus pulposus) is soft, more liquid-like, giving it a shock-absorbing function. If the integrity of the annulus is compromised, the nucleus pulposus can leak through the torn fibers, which is known as disk herniation.…
Read MoreMonthly Pain Update – February 2024
Vitamin D Status and Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Vitamin D is an essential nutrient associated with numerous bodily functions, but perhaps vitamin D’s most widely known benefits are those it provides to the musculoskeletal system, namely its roles in bone mineralization and muscle function, both of which are important for reducing the risk for serious fall-related…
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 MoreMonthly Pain Update – December 2023
Chiropractic Treatment for Lumbar Disk Herniation The annulus of the intervertebral disk is comprised of tough, dense, and strong cartilaginous fibers that protect the nucleus within, which facilitates the movement of the spine. If the structure of the annulus is compromised, the nucleus can leak into or beyond the annulus, a condition that may be…
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…
Read MoreMonthly Pain Update – October 2023
The Thoracolumbar Fascia and Chronic Low Back Pain The thoracolumbar fascia is a structure in the lower back that is comprised of layers of densely packed collagen and elastic fibers separated by loose connective tissue that allow the deep stabilizing muscles in the lower back to move independently of the superficial muscles used for twisting…
Read MoreMonthly Pain Update – September 2023
Spinal Manipulative Therapy for Seniors with Low Back Pain While low back pain can affect people of all ages, it’s particularly problematic for older adults and is one of the top three reasons they see a doctor. Despite this, low back pain among seniors often persists for longer than three months, and in the presence…
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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