Yet another study has concluded that patients with “poor expectations of recovery” are more likely to develop chronic pain following whiplash injury. Looking for hope? Check out this video about how chiropractic care helps patients recover from whiplash injury.
Campbell L et al. Psychological Factors and the Development of Chronic Whiplash- associated Disorder(s): A Systematic Review. Clin J of Pain. 2018 Aug;34(8):755-768.
A new report in the journal Pain Therapy regarding the management of low back pain concluded that rest and medications “are associated with worsening disability, and are not recommended. Guidelines recommend the use of exercise…in combination with other non-pharmacological therapies, including spinal manipulation.”
If you or someone you know is living with back pain, call our office today for safe and effective “guideline recommended” care.
Shipton, E.A. Physical Therapy Approaches in the Treatment of Low Back Pain Pain Ther (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40122-018-0105-x
The Tensor Fasciae Latae muscle is located at the front of the hip. It originates on the iliac crest and inserts into the iliotibial band. This muscle acts to assist hip flexion, abduction, and medial rotation. Trigger points in this muscle will refer pain down the lateral aspect of the leg, and into the greater trochanter. Trigger points can also mimic symptoms of trochanteric bursitis.
A new large clinical trial demonstrated that for adults with low back pain, periodic chiropractic maintenance adjustments reduced the total number of days with back pain by more than a dozen per year.
Eklund A. et al. The Nordic Maintenance Care program: Effectiveness of chiropractic maintenance care versus symptom-guided treatment for recurrent and persistent low back pain-A pragmatic randomized controlled trial. PLoS One. 2018 Sep 12;13(9):e0203029.
Carpal tunnel syndrome means that the nerve to your hand is being compressed or irritated – resulting in hand numbness, tingling, or pain. A new study in the Journal of Clinical Biomechanics found that wrist mobilization decreased pain from compression. If you or someone you know suffers from carpal tunnel syndrome, call our office today to learn more about how this proven treatment could help relieve your discomfort.
Bueno-Gracia, Elena et al. Dimensional changes of the carpal tunnel and median nerve during manual mobilization of the carpal bones — Anatomical study. Clinical Biomechanics, Volume 59, 56 – 61
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Knee replacement, also known as knee arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure to replace the weight-bearing surfaces of the knee joint to relieve pain and disability. It is most commonly performed for osteoarthritis, and also for other knee diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis. In patients with severe deformity from advanced rheumatoid arthritis, trauma, or long-standing osteoarthritis, the surgery may be more complicated and carry higher risk. Osteoporosis does not typically cause knee pain, deformity, or inflammation and is not a reason to perform knee replacement.
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Other major causes of debilitating pain include meniscus tears, cartilage defects, and ligament tears. Debilitating pain from osteoarthritis is much more common in the elderly.
Knee replacement surgery can be performed as a partial or a total knee replacement. In general, the surgery consists of replacing the diseased or damaged joint surfaces of the knee with metal and plastic components shaped to allow continued motion of the knee.
The operation typically involves substantial postoperative pain, and includes vigorous physical rehabilitation. The recovery period may be 6 weeks or longer and may involve the use of mobility aids (e.g. walking frames, canes, crutches) to enable the patient’s return to preoperative mobility.
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A new study confirmed that our spinal discs require movement to stay healthy. Discs are more easily damaged when movement is lost. Cumulative damage leads to bulging and degeneration – and potentially sciatica. Check out the following explainer video to learn more about disc problems and your options for treatment.
De Geer, Christopher M. Intervertebral Disk Nutrients and Transport Mechanisms in Relation to Disk Degeneration: A Narrative Literature Review. Journal of Chiropractic Medicine , Volume 17, Issue 2 , 97 – 105
Problem: a new study found that people who have weak gluteal muscles suffer higher rates of low back pain.
Solution: (after you check with your doctor:) try one of these simple exercises to help strengthen your gluteal muscles.
https://www.youtube.com/embed/cmtfrxR7nxw/rel=0 https://www.youtube.com/embed/vIsyz9bFV2w?rel=0
Aboufazeli M et al. Comparison of Selective Local and Global Muscle Thicknesses in Females with and without Chronic Low Back Pain. Orthop Traumatol Rehabil. 2018 Jun 27;20(3):197-204.
A recent study found that for tension headaches, spinal manipulation led to sustained improvements in pain & function…without side effects! “There was no evidence suggesting increased risk for serious treatment-related harms.”
Check out this video to learn more about how chiropractic care safely relieves tension headaches.
Skelly AC et al. Noninvasive Nonpharmacological Treatment. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (US); 2018 Jun. Report No.: 18-EHC013-EF.
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