Portuguese researchers analyzed the posture and neck muscle function of 35 teens with neck pain and 35 of their asymptomatic peers. They found a distinct difference in cervical posture between the two groups and also detected less neck flexor and … [Read more...]
Chiropractic
Hip Mobilization with Movement Benefits Hip Osteoarthritis
Mobilization with movement (MWM) is often used in the treatment of hip osteoarthritis. However, there are very few studies evaluating the effectiveness of such manual therapies in the treatment of this common hip condition. A new study involving … [Read more...]
Manual Therapy Returns Pilot to Air
Low back pain can be a significant safety risk for a pilot, as it can become a distraction during flight. In a recent case study, a pilot sought a non-pharmacological and noninvasive therapy option for his chronic low back pain. After just three … [Read more...]
Musculoskeletal Pain Common Among Dental Hygienists!
Surveys completed by 500 dental hygienists in the state of California found 96% suffer from some form of musculoskeletal pain. Those who reported their pain levels as moderate or severe were more likely to work on more than eight patients a day and … [Read more...]
Improving Spinal Shape with Manipulation & Exercise
Low back pain is a common complaint among golfers. In a recent study, professional golfers with a history of chronic low back pain received a one-month regimen of spinal manipulation and corrective core exercises to improve their spinal … [Read more...]
How to Avoid Back Pain While Feeding a Baby
The frequent carrying, lifting, and breast feeding of babies can often result in back pain for new moms. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons recommends avoiding bending over during nursing, placing a pillow on your lap to help raise baby to … [Read more...]
Migraine Sufferers Have Altered Muscle Performance
A new study has found that individuals with chronic migraines exhibit altered neck muscle performance, take longer to reach to maximum strength with some neck movements , and have higher co-activation of neck flexor muscles when bending forward at … [Read more...]
Half of Adults in the US Have Seen a Chiropractor
A new survey by Gallup finds that half of adults in the United States have visited a doctor of chiropractic and roughly one in seven did so during the previous year. Gallup, Sept … [Read more...]
Dizzy? Chiropractic May Help
Dizziness is a common risk factor for falls among the elderly. After reviewing past literature, studies, and clinical trials, the authors of a new report conclude that chiropractic manipulation may have a role in the prevention of falls in elderly … [Read more...]
Manual Therapies Reduce Foot Pain
A new study that combined treatment involving ischemic compression of trigger points and joint mobilization for chronic foot pain resulted in significant improvements in function and self-perceived improvements in pain up to six months post … [Read more...]
How Physical Inactivity Affects the Spine
MRI scans conducted on 72 older adults found that physical inactivity can be detrimental to the spine. Researchers observed the intervertebral disks of those with low physical activity levels appeared to be shorter than the disks of those who were … [Read more...]
Back Pain and Sleep Difficulties
After following both chronic and new-onset back pain patients for six months, researchers report that two out of three patients with low back pain experience difficulty sleeping, typically during the week following an episode of back pain. Therefore, … [Read more...]
Vitamin D Can Improve Pain & Movement in Obese Osteoarthritis Patients
Chiropractors often recommend vitamin D because is a common deficiency and optimum levels are associated with several health benefits. In a new study, researchers analyzed blood samples, surveyed arthritic knee pain, and measured the functional … [Read more...]
What Causes Osteoarthritis?
In the past, osteoarthritis (OA) was believed to be a wear and tear disease that affects the articular cartilage covering the ends of bones where they meet to form joints. New research shows OA to be a rather complex degenerative disease that may be … [Read more...]