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Ankylosing Spondylitis and Fall Risk
Ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic inflammatory disease that can cause spinal vertebrae to fuse, making the spine less flexible. A recent study found that patients with ankylosing spondylitis have a greater risk for fear of falling, falls, and repeated falls. Frontiers in Medicine, June 2023 Heavy Metal Exposure Linked to Anxiety An analysis of data…
Read MorePoor Mid-Back Posture Linked to Neck Pain
Examinations of 148 adults, half with neck pain, revealed an association between higher thoracic kyphosis (rounding of the mid back) and neck pain. Doctors of chiropractic routinely assess posture and employ passive and active strategies for addressing postural faults that may contribute to the patient’s chief complaint. Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, April 2023…
Read MoreTry Chiropractic First!
A recent study found that patients with acute non-specific low back pain who initially seek chiropractic care to manage the condition have lower overall healthcare utilization costs over the following year than those who first visit the emergency room. Physical Therapy, June 2023 Nearly 1 in 10 Children Have a Developmental Disability The Centers for…
Read MoreMigraines and Neck Pain
Questionnaires completed by 295 migraine headache patients revealed that 51.9% experience neck pain, which is associated with increased headache frequency. Past research has shown that using chiropractic care to address musculoskeletal disorders of the neck can reduce the frequency, intensity, and duration of many forms of headache, including migraines. Journal of Clinical Medicine, June 2023…
Read MoreWhiplash-Associated Headaches Are Common
A literature review that included 26 studies found that headaches are a common complaint after whiplash injury and are associated with higher levels of disability. Doctors of chiropractic are trained in the evaluation and management of patients with whiplash injuries, including whiplash-associated headaches. Musculoskeletal Science & Practice, June 2023 Pets May Not Help Patients with…
Read MoreAddressing Neck Issues Benefits Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Patients
For patients with carpal tunnel syndrome, a recent study found that including manual therapies to address musculoskeletal disorders of the cervical spine to standard treatment resulted in better outcomes as demonstrated with electrodiagnostic testing. Doctors of chiropractic routinely assess the full course of the median nerve when examining CTS patients as compression of the median…
Read MoreTreatment for Biceps Tendinopathy Shoulder Pain
A panel of 29 international experts reviewed the available literature on 61 different treatment approaches for biceps tendinopathy shoulder pain, or shoulder pain caused by inflammation of the tendon attached to the long head of the bicep muscle. Both thrust and non-thrust manual therapy received the highest scores from the panel and are often utilized…
Read MoreHamstring Issues Common in Chronic Low Back Pain Patients
Examinations of patients with chronic low back pain revealed an association between hamstring muscle shortness and higher levels of low backrelated pain intensity and disability. The findings suggest that the hamstrings should be assessed in patients with chronic low back pain. Medical Science Monitor, March 2023 Growing Up Poor May Rewire the Brain Washington University…
Read MoreWhen Playing an Instrument Causes Musculoskeletal Pain…
Playing-related musculoskeletal disorders (PRMD) are one of the most common issues that affect a musician’s ability to play their instrument and maintain their career. Among a group of 32 musicians with PRMD, those who received six weeks of treatment that included manual therapies—such as those commonly provided by doctors of chiropractic—reported greater improvements in pain…
Read MoreTreatment for Chronic Low Back Pain
A recent randomized-controlled trial found that the combination of patient education and soft tissue mobilization is effective for improving pain and disability in patients with chronic low back pain with central sensitization (hypersensitivity to stimuli from things that are not usually painful). Doctors of chiropractic often include patient education and soft tissue mobilization in a…
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