Chiropractic

For patients with shoulder impingement syndrome, new research shows that adding manual therapy to exercise therapy can lead to greater improvements in muscle function and self-reported disability. This treatment approach is often utilized by doctors … [Read more...]

Among a group of 50 migraine patients, those treated with manual therapy once a week for four weeks experienced greater improvements in pain intensity, migraine disability, and quality of life than participants provided with a placebo/sham treatment. … [Read more...]

Spondylolysis is a spinal condition that involves a fracture or defect of the posterior portion of the vertebra that can lead it to slip forward, causing pain. Advanced imaging of 68 junior athletes with back pain revealed that abnormal coronal (side … [Read more...]

Assessments of 124 new mothers revealed that low back and pelvic pain often accompany postpartum sleep disorders. While this study was unable to determine the nature of this association, past research has shown that sleep disturbance and low back … [Read more...]

Among a group of 320 new mothers, researchers found that those who experienced low back pain during pregnancy were more likely to have sacroiliac (SI) joint dysfunction. Past studies have shown that the SI joint is a common sole or contributing cause … [Read more...]

Myofascial release is a hands-on technique that involves applying gentle, sustained pressure to myofascial connective tissue restrictions to eliminate pain and restore motion. A recent meta-analysis concluded that myofascial release offers … [Read more...]

Sustained natural apophyseal gliding (SNAGS) is a form of manual therapy provided by doctors of chiropractic that combines sustained facet (joint) gliding with active motion followed by overpressure. A study involving 64 patients suffering from … [Read more...]

In a recent experiment, participants wore special shoes that induced pronation (inward roll) of the foot while walking. This resulted in altered pelvic and hip motion—more specifically, the pelvic position was more inclined on the contralateral side … [Read more...]

A review of Medicare claims revealed that seniors who sought treatment for chronic low back pain in 2013 were 42 times more likely to experience an adverse drug event in the following five years if they initially chose opioid analgesic therapy versus … [Read more...]

Assessments of nearly 5,000 young adults who are part of an ongoing study found that interacting with a smartphone for seven or more hours a day can increase the risk for neck pain by nearly 80%. Past studies have shown that excessive device use is … [Read more...]

Questionnaires completed by over 45,000 adults revealed that sitting for more than 75% of the workday and not taking regular breaks not only increases the risk for neck and back pain, but also for poor general health. BMC Public Health, May 2021 … [Read more...]

For patients with shoulder pain of any duration, new treatment guidelines recommend a multimodal approach that includes joint mobilization, heat/cold, and range of motion exercises, along with cervical or thoracic spine manipulation, if warranted. … [Read more...]

Using data from the Danish National Birth Cohort concerning 45,555 pre-adolescents, researchers report that kids who spend six or more hours per day using electronic devices are two times more likely to experience severe spinal pain than their more … [Read more...]