Chiropractic

Assessments of office workers revealed that at the end of an eight-hour workday, participants had experienced a significant reduction in both standing and sitting height, along with an increase in spinal pain. The findings highlight the importance of … [Read more...]

Among a group of 133 patients under treatment for chronic neck pain, 43% reported concurrent dizziness. Additionally, those with both neck pain and dizziness were more likely to experience more intense neck pain and disability, along with lower … [Read more...]

Among a group of 72 cervicogenic headache patients, researchers observed that a four-week intervention that included posture corrective exercises and spinal mobilization therapy led to significant improvements in headache intensity, neck pain, and … [Read more...]

Evaluation of 72 women, half with overactive bladder syndrome, revealed that those with an overactive bladder had reduced lumbopelvic stability and a greater risk for low back pain, poor sleep quality, fatigue, anxiety, and depression. The findings … [Read more...]

Among a group of 215 patients with low back pain, researchers observed an association between poor sleep quality and higher pain intensity six months later. On the other hand, participants with higher pain intensity at the start of the study were … [Read more...]

For patients with moderate-to-severe knee osteoarthritis, a new study found that mobilization therapy—a form of treatment provided by doctors of chiropractic—is effective for improving function, reducing pain, and lowering pain sensitivity. European … [Read more...]

Questionnaires completed by 550 nurses revealed that 88.1% experienced work-related musculoskeletal pain in the previous twelve months, with the low back, shoulders, and neck as the most affected areas. International Journal of Occupational Safety … [Read more...]

Examinations of 25 guitar players revealed that compared with standing, playing while sitting results in a greater tilt of the torso, increased abduction of the right shoulder, higher flexion of the left shoulder, and a higher radial deviation of the … [Read more...]

Questionnaires completed by 1,278 schoolchildren between the ages of 10 and 15 years revealed that 31% experienced low back pain in the preceding three months. Treatment of low back pain in children and teens is common in chiropractic clinics. … [Read more...]

Examinations of 1,491 adults revealed that those with low back pain were more likely to have exaggerated sagittal (from the side) spinal curvature. The findings suggest that spinal malalignment may be a contributing factor for back pain. Doctors of … [Read more...]

Questionnaires completed by 3,724 adults revealed that many people still retain false beliefs about low back pain, which not only increases their risk for the condition but can also lower their chances for recovery. Some of these myths include the … [Read more...]

A small study that included 15 patients with osteoarthritis of the knee found that adding mobilization to a conservative therapy treatment plan resulted in greater improvements with respect to pain, range of motion, hamstring peak muscle force, and … [Read more...]

Several recent studies have suggested that injury to the neck may be associated with prolonged recovery from concussion. In this study, researchers observed that the addition of conservative care to improve cervical function to the treatment plan of … [Read more...]