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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome May Affect Nerve Function Preceding the Wrist
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is long associated with symptoms in the hands and fingers due to compression of the median nerve as it passes through…
Try Chiropractic Care for Tension-Type Headache First
Tension-type headache is a common form of headache characterized by a dull, aching pain and tightness or pressure around the forehead or back of the…
Monthly Pain Update – April 2025
The Gut Microbiome and Degenerative Disk Disease Degenerative disk disease (DDD) is a condition where the intervertebral disks gradually break down leading to pain, stiffness,…
A Third of New Low Back Pain Cases Will Likely Become Chronic
According to a recent study, nearly a third (32.2%) of patients who develop acute low back pain will progress to chronic low back pain and…
Mid-Back Adjustment May Benefit Patients with Shoulder Pain
Subacromial impingement syndrome occurs when the rotator cuff tendons become inflamed or irritated as they pass through the subacromial space, which can lead to pain,…
Insufficient Sleep Linked to Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain
Using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, researchers report that short sleepers (less than seven hours a night) have a 61.1% increased…
Lower Limb Malalignment Linked to Low Back Pain
A systematic review and meta-analysis that included thirteen studies concluded that lower extremity misalignments such as foot pronation, hip internal rotation, and knee internal rotation…
Monthly Pain Update – March 2025
Low Back Pain and Disability Among the Elderly It’s estimated that 20-40% of older adults suffer from chronic low back pain. While low back pain…
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An analysis of data concerning 372,471 sciatica patients revealed that those who initially received spinal manipulative therapy-the primary form of treatment provided by doctors of…
Addressing Trigger Points Improves Low Back Treatment Outcomes
A myofascial trigger point is a hyperirritable spot within skeletal muscle, often associated with chronic pain conditions. In a recent study involving patients with chronic…
Monthly Pain Update – February 2025
Stretching or Strengthening Exercises for Low Back Pain? Research indicates that back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide, even more than heart disease…
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…