Posts Tagged ‘Whiplash’
Monthly Pain Update – January 2024
The Five Types of Spondylolisthesis If you consider a vertebral segment as consisting of three legs like a tripod, the front of the vertebrae is the large vertebral body and the two legs in the back are the articular facets. The spinal cord passes between these three legs as it travels its course from the…
Read MoreMonthly Pain Update – December 2023
Chiropractic Treatment for Lumbar Disk Herniation The annulus of the intervertebral disk is comprised of tough, dense, and strong cartilaginous fibers that protect the nucleus within, which facilitates the movement of the spine. If the structure of the annulus is compromised, the nucleus can leak into or beyond the annulus, a condition that may be…
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 MoreMonthly Pain Update – July 2023
Low Back Pain and Movement Quality When patients present with low back pain (LBP), they usually move slowly, and they often can’t stand up straight. Even a simple task such as bending over may cause them to grimace and even require the use of their hands pushing on their thighs to return upright. These are…
Read MoreMonthly Pain Update – June 2023
When Is Low Back Surgery Appropriate? Low back pain is the most common musculoskeletal complaint, and it is the leading cause of activity limitation and absenteeism from work. There are many treatment options available to the low back pain patient, including surgical procedures. But when is surgery appropriate and in what cases should it be…
Read MoreMonthly Pain Update – May 2023
Greater Access to Chiropractic Reduces Low Back Pain Costs Not only is low back pain a musculoskeletal condition that will affect nearly everyone at least once in their lifetime, but it also accounts for a significant portion of all healthcare expenditures. When an individual experiences low back pain, they have a variety of treatment options,…
Read MoreMonthly Pain Update – April 2023
Pre-Surgical Treatment for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Outside of an emergency situation, such as a wrist fracture, treatment guidelines for carpal tunnel syndrome generally recommend exhausting non-surgical options before consulting with a surgeon. But how well are guidelines followed? To find out, researchers surveyed 770 members of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand to…
Read MoreMonthly Pain Update – January 2023
Whiplash-Related Dysphagia The rapid acceleration/deceleration of the head and neck that occurs during a whiplash event can injure the various soft tissues of the head and neck, leading to a cluster of symptoms referred to as whiplash associated disorders (WAD). While features of WAD like neck pain and headache are well known, there are other…
Read MoreMonthly Pain Update – October 2022
Taking Steps to Manage Chronic Low Back Pain Statistically, low back pain is a condition that will affect nearly 90% of people, and it’s both a leading cause of disability and the primary reason patients visit a chiropractor. In addition to manual therapies provided in the office (like spinal manipulation), chronic low back pain patients…
Read MoreMonthly Pain Updates – March 2022
Low back pain (LBP) is a very common condition that many attempt to self-manage prior to seeking treatment at their local chiropractic office. One approach that an individual with LBP may reach for, especially if it helps keep them working, is a low back belt or brace. A 2008 systematic review concluded that lumbar belt…
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