Posts Tagged ‘Low Back Pain’
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 are associated with an elevated risk for low back pain. Doctors of chiropractic often assess the alignment of the lower extremities when examining a patient with low back pain as…
Read MoreMonthly 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 can occur at any age, it is particularly challenging for the elderly, as it often interferes with daily activities, sleep, and exercise. Left unaddressed, chronic low back pain can increase…
Read MoreAddressing 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 nonspecific low back pain, researchers found that combining spinal manipulative therapy with trigger point treatment resulted in greater improvements in functional disability compared to spinal manipulation alone. Chiropractors are not…
Read MoreMonthly 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 and diabetes. It’s estimated that about 80% of adults will experience an episode of low back pain during their lifetime. Additionally, more than half of those who develop back pain…
Read MoreTreating 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 improvements in pain, mobility, and inflammation compared to an exercise-only group. Doctors of chiropractic commonly utilize these and other therapies when managing patients with non-specific low back pain. Technology and…
Read MoreMonthly Pain Update – January 2025
Glute Weakness and Low Back Pain While we traditionally view low back pain as the result of a problem localized to the low back itself, several studies have found that issues in adjacent parts of the body can play a role in the development of low back pain. For example, chronically tight hamstrings can affect…
Read MoreMobilization Therapy Helps Low Back Pain Patients
Among a group of 39 patients with low back pain, researchers found that mobilization therapy is an effective treatment for reducing pain and improving motor function. Doctors of chiropractic are trained in the use of mobilization and other manual therapies in the management of several musculoskeletal disorders, including low back pain. Journal of Physical Therapy…
Read MoreThe Effect of Low Back Pain on the Hips and Lower Extremities
A systematic review that included 54 studies found that individuals with non-specific low back pain often exhibit significant reductions in hip range of motion, particularly in internal rotation; weakness in the hip abductor and extensor muscles; and greater involvement of the hamstrings and gluteus maximus during functional activities. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, May 2024 Short Sleep…
Read MoreMonthly Pain Update – November 2024
Yoga for Low Back Pain Management Low back pain is the most common form of musculoskeletal pain reported around the world and the number one reason patients seek out chiropractic care. Because weak or deconditioned core muscles and reduced flexibility are common in chronic low back pain sufferers, patients are often advised to perform back-specific…
Read MoreMost Professional Drivers Have Low Back Pain
A meta-analysis of data from 53 studies found that 55.3% of professional drivers experienced at least one episode of low back pain during the previous year, while 33.8% had back pain within the previous month. Public Health, June 2024 Long-Term Night Shift Work Raises Breast Cancer Risk An analysis of data from eleven case-controlled studies…
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