“A new study demonstrated that people who spend long periods of time on an unsupported electronic device (mobile phone) have greater neck pain and loss of neck function. The authors concluded:
“There was a significant correlation between time spent on electronic devices and cervical pain intensity.”
“Another study shows the benefit of chiropractic care for back pain sufferers:
A large systematic review of 51 studies examined the efficacy, effectiveness, and safety of various therapies for the treatment of chronic low back pain. The authors concluded:
“There is evidence that manipulation and mobilization are likely to reduce pain and improve function for patients with chronic low back pain; (chiropractic) manipulation appears to produce a larger effect than (physical therapy) mobilization. Both therapies appear safe.”
So if you are someone you know suffers from back pain, call us today. Our doctors have powerful natural tools for treating the source of your problem. Check out this short
video to learn more: Natural Tools For Back Pain
Source:
Coulter ID. et al. Manipulation and mobilization for treating chronic low back pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis. 2018 Jan 31. pii: S1529-9430(18)30016-0. Spine Journal. doi: 10.1016/j.spinee.2018.01.013. [Epub ahead of print]”
According to a study in the journal Internist, “Opioids are no more effective than non- opioid medications in the treatment of acute and chronic low back pain.” Download this whitepaper to learn how chiropractic care is helping combat the opioid crisis.
Wertli, M.M. & Steurer, J. Pain medications for acute and chronic low back pain. Internist (2018). 2018 Aug 16. doi: 10.1007/s00108-018-0475-5. [Epub ahead of print]
The Headache journal recently reported that migraines affect one in six Americans. Headache is consistently the fourth or fifth most common reason for visits to the emergency department, accounting for roughly 3% of all emergency department visits annually. Chiropractic care has been shown to help decrease the frequency and intensity of migraines.
If you or someone you know suffers from headaches, call our office to learn more.
Burch R. et al. The Prevalence and Impact of Migraine and Severe Headache in the United States: Figures and Trends From Government Health Studies. Headache 2018 Apr;58(4):496-505. doi: 10.1111/head.13281. Epub 2018 Mar 12.
A study of more than 6000 chiropractic patients revealed that few (5.4%) of the chiropractic patients used narcotics for their chronic pain, which is substantially lower than the 45% to 60% use typically found in chronic LBP populations.
Herman, Patricia M. et al.Characteristics of Chiropractic Patients Being Treated for Chronic Low Back and Neck Pain. JMPT 2018 Aug 15. [Epub ahead of print]
A new study found that rotator cuff tears could be predicted by the position of the shoulder (subacromial space). If you or someone you know suffers with shoulder pain check out this video explaining how chiropractic care restores proper shoulder alignment and function.
Jeong H et al. Factors Predictive of Healing in Large Rotator Cuff Tears: Is It Possible to Predict Retear Preoperatively? Am J Sports Med 2018 Jun;46(7):1693-1700. doi: 10.1177/0363546518762386. Epub 2018 Mar 29.
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You’re not alone. According the the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 76% of |
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pregnant women will experience back pain. The risk increases as your fetus grows and if |
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you had a prior history of back pain. Our office provides safe and effective non-drug options for pregnant back pain sufferers including customized exercise plans. Curious about exercises during pregnancy? View this sample (but call us before beginning any specific exercises).
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Weis, Carol Ann et al. Prevalence of Low Back Pain, Pelvic Girdle Pain, and Combination Pain in a Pregnant Ontario Population Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada , Volume 40 , Issue 8 , 1038 – 1043
A very large study of chiropractic patients revealed that over 90% reported “high satisfaction” with their chiropractic care for chronic neck and/or low back pain. Click here to learn more about our recipe for resolving low back pain.
Check out our video on low back pain!
Herman, Patricia M. et al.Characteristics of Chiropractic Patients Being Treated for Chronic Low Back and Neck Pain. JMPT 2018 Aug 15. [Epub ahead of print]
Want to know why nearly every professional team has a chiropractor on staff?
A new comprehensive review of the research regarding the connection between spinal manipulation and sports performance revealed manipulation led to improvement in a sports performance test in nearly every instance. We believe that all of our patients deserve the same level of care as our professional athletes. Regardless of your activity level, call our office today to stay “on top of your game”.
Botelho, Marcelo B. et al. Spinal Manipulative Therapy and Sports Performance Enhancement: A Systematic Review. Journal of Manipulative & Physiological Therapeutics , Volume 40 , Issue 7 , 535 – 543
A new article in the Journal of Family Practice endorsed a select group of therapies that show “good-quality patient-oriented evidence” for managing chronic low back pain:
Lemmon R et al. Nonpharmacologic treatment of chronic pain: What works? J Fam
Pract. 2018 Aug;67(8):474;477;480;483.
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