Neural Mobilization for Neck and Back Pain
A systematic review and metanalysis of data from 39 clinical trials found that neural mobilization is an effective treatment for improving pain and disability in patients with either neck pain or back pain. Doctors of chiropractic frequently use mobilization as part of a multimodal approach for managing musculoskeletal disorders, including neck and back pain. Clinical Rehabilitation, February 2024
Irregular Sleep Pattern Can Affect Health During Midlife
According to a recent study, middle-aged adults who don’t maintain a consistent sleep schedule from night to night are more likely to develop poor metabolic and cardiovascular health than their peers who go to bed around the same time. Journal of Activity, Sedentary and Sleep Behaviors, January 2024
Omega-3 Fatty Acid-Rich Diet May Reduce Some Heart Risks
Dietary assessments of 443 ischemic heart disease patients and 453 age-matched adults without a history of heart disease revealed an association between a low intake of omega-3 fatty acids, particularly docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), and an increased risk for ischemic heart disease. Journal of Health, Population, and Nutrition, February 2024
It’s Probably Okay to Lift Weights Before Basketball Practice
Contrary to popular belief that lifting weights before basketball practice can affect shooting accuracy or mechanics, a recent experiment found that resistance training beforehand had minimal, if any impact on shooting. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, October 2023
Kindergarten Transition Is Important
New research suggests that children who make new friends, adapt to schoolwork demands, and are able to collaborate with others during the first ten to fourteen weeks of kindergarten scored higher on academic and social-behavioral tests at the end of their year than their peers whose transition into kindergarten took longer. The findings suggest that kids who develop these key skills before kindergarten enrollment may be better equipped for early success in school. Early Childhood Research Quarterly, January 2024
Ultrasound Can Predict Preterm Birth Risks
With the aid of ultrasound, researchers have been able to identify microstructural changes in the cervix that suggest an elevated risk for preterm birth, even if it’s the woman’s first pregnancy. American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology MFM, December 2023
“Quality is never an accident. It is always the result of intelligent effort.” ~ John Ruskin
This information should not be substituted for medical or chiropractic advice. Any and all health care concerns, decisions, and actions must be done through the advice and counsel of a health care professional who is familiar with your updated medical history.
