“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]”
The levator scapula is a muscle located in your neck. It originates on the transverse processes of C1-C4 vertebrae. It inserts on the superior part of the medial border of the scapula. This muscle acts to elevate the scapula and rotate the glenoid fossa downward. At the cervical attachment it acts to rotate the neck to the same side and assists extension. Trigger points will refer pain into the angle of the neck with spillover into the scapula. When this muscle is tight due to trigger points it will restrict neck rotation causing the classic stiff neck. With a forward head position this muscle often becomes stretched and over worked.
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
The Lateral Pterygoid muscle is a muscle of the jaw. It originates on the greater wing of the sphenoid bone and the lateral pterygoid plate. It has its insertion on the condyloid process of the mandible. Functionally it it assists in opening the jaw by pulling the head of the mandibular condyle out of the mandibular fossa. Trigger points in this muscle refer pain into the temporal mandibular joint and maxillary sinus. Trigger points in this muscle are often the cause of pain felt from TMJ dysfunction.
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]
