Posts Tagged ‘Low Back Pain’
Mobilization 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…
Read MoreMonthly Pain Update – October 2024
Cycling-Related Low Back Pain Despite being considered a low-impact physical activity, many recreational and professional cyclists suffer from low back pain. Past studies have found the annual prevalence of low back pain among cyclists of all levels to be roughly 50%. The United Kingdom Health & Safety Executive report noted cycling-related low back pain accounts…
Read MoreLower Extremity Muscle Tightness and Chronic Low Back Pain
Examinations of 52 patients with non-specific low back pain revealed those with tighter leg muscles, especially when coupled with greater variation in muscle tightness between the dominant and non-dominant sides, were more likely to report higher levels of pain intensity and disability in their lower back. The finding demonstrates the importance of examining the patient…
Read MoreBack Muscle Stiffness and Low Back Pain
A systematic review that included nine studies found that stiffness in the multifidus and erector spinae muscles is associated with low back pain. Doctors of chiropractic often utilize manual therapies and exercises to address core muscle stiffness in low back pain patients. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, February 2024 Nearly Half of Counties in United States Have…
Read MoreMonthly Pain Update – September 2024
Aquatic Exercise for Low Back Pain Deconditioned and tight muscles are often observed in patients with chronic low back pain and must be addressed for the patient to achieve a satisfactory outcome. Research on physical activity to manage chronic low back pain typically involves land-based exercises—like brisk walks or cycling, for example—but what about…
Read MoreSpinal Manipulation Reduces Pain Catastrophizing Too
Among a group of 98 chronic low back pain patients, those treated with spinal manipulative therapy—the primary form of treatment provided by doctors of chiropractic—not only experienced greater improvements in pain than participants who received a sham treatment, but they were also less likely to describe their pain in exaggerated terms (pain catastrophizing). Journal of…
Read MoreMonthly Pain Update – July 2024
Gardening Tips to Avoid Low Back Pain Low back pain and gardening seem to go hand in hand, especially getting the garden ready after a long sedentary winter! As many people who love gardening know, keeping up with the weeds through the summer can also take its toll on the low back. Let’s take…
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