Using 3D digital technology to evaluate the pelvic posture of 32 adolescents, researchers found that the majority of teens exhibited abnormal pelvic and total body posture. This is concerning as postural changes, especially in the pelvis, can place … [Read more...]
Chiropractic
Smoking Increases Risk for Chronic Back Pain
Based on surveys completed by 213 men and women over the age of 50, researchers found that smokers are 2.59 times more likely to suffer from chronic low back pain (CLBP) than nonsmokers. Asian Spine Journal, December 2017 … [Read more...]
Walking is Good for Chronic Back Pain
For patients with chronic low back pain, a daily walk may be just what the doctor ordered. A review of findings from nine published studies indicates that daily walks can help reduce both pain and disability in patients with chronic back pain. Since … [Read more...]
Job Strain, Sleep Disturbances, and Back Pain
Using data from the Stockholm Public Health Cohort surveys from 2006 and 2010, researchers have determined that a physically active job, high job strain, and sleep disturbances increase the risk for developing troublesome low back pain. The findings … [Read more...]
Does Spinal Manipulation Have an Anti-Inflammatory Effect?
In this study, participants with acute or chronic low back pain received a series of six high-velocity, low-amplitude manipulative thrusts on alternate days for two weeks. At the end of the study, the participants not only reported a decrease in pain … [Read more...]
Musculoskeletal Pain Is a Major Problem for Surgeons!
An analysis of data provided by 312 surgeons found that neck pain was the most common musculoskeletal complaint among respondents, followed by neck pain (45.8%), back pain (42.3%), and shoulder pain (40.1%). The research team also identified these … [Read more...]
Does Osteoporosis Affect Spinal Alignment?
Women with osteoporosis are more likely to have greater curvature in their thoracic and lumbar spine than other females their age, suggesting they may have a greater risk for neck and back pain. This study also found that individuals with … [Read more...]
Low-Calorie Diet May Slow Aging
A study involving mice suggests that a low-calorie diet can slow the natural aging process. In the study, investigators discovered that as mice age, the biological clock in their stem cells shift its focus onto other cell processes. Basically, the … [Read more...]
Musculoskeletal Pain Is a Common Cause of Sick Leave During Pregnancy
An electronic survey of 6,686 new mothers from twelve European countries revealed that about 50% took sick leave during their pregnancy. Of those who missed work, one in six did so because of pain in their neck, back, or pelvic girdle. The findings … [Read more...]
Manipulative Therapy Helps Patients with Jaw Pain
A literature review on the effective management of temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) notes that, “[For] the reduction of pain and disability, non-thrust mobilization and high-velocity, low amplitude thrust manipulation techniques to the TMJ … [Read more...]
Can Reducing Pelvic Tilt Angle Reduce Back Pain?
In this case study, a 56-year-old woman with severe lower back pain and excessive lumbar lordosis performed an exercise three times a day aimed at reducing the angle of her pelvis in relation to her spine. After two weeks, her anterior pelvic tilt … [Read more...]
Scoliosis Associated with Neck Pain
Knowledge is sparse regarding neck problems in patients with idiopathic scoliosis. A recent observational study set out to investigate the prevalence of neck problems among individuals with or without idiopathic scoliosis and found that 42% of the … [Read more...]
Spondylolysis Associated with Degenerative Joints in the Spine
Spondylolysis is defined as a defect or stress fracture in the pars interarticularis of the vertebral arch. While the cause of spondylolysis is unknown, many factors are thought to contribute to its development. A recent study set out to determine … [Read more...]
Multisite Musculoskeletal Pain in Adolescence May Predict Medical and Social Issues
Norwegian researchers report that teenagers with pain in multiple body sites have an elevated risk for life-affecting health problems during young adulthood. In this study, researchers followed 3,987 teens for an average of eight years and found a … [Read more...]