‘First Evidence’ Links Gut Bacteria, Fibromyalgia
In this article about fibromyalgia, they are connecting the possibility of gut issues with the underlying cause of fibromyalgia. They are speculating on how to test for fibromyalgia with these new findings, and the possibility of dietary recommendations that may help with the pain. ~ Dr. Broussard Deborah Brauser July 09, 2019 Patients with fibromyalgia…
Processed Meat, Lamb, Pork and Risk of Colorectal Cancer
This article suggests that lamb and pork are worse than beef in terms of their association with colorectal cancer. Processed meat was even worse than lamb and pork. ~ Dr. Broussard Red meat and processed meat intake and risk of colorectal cancer: A population-based case–control study European Journal of Cancer Prevention — Saliba W, et…
Steroid Shots or Orthotics For Plantar Heel Pain?
For plantar heel pain, steroid shots work in the short term (week 4), and orthotics seem to work for the longer term (week 12), and what is notable is that patients may not notice a clinically worthwhile difference between the two treatments. ~ Dr. Broussard Effectiveness of Foot Orthoses Versus Corticosteroid Injection for Plantar Heel…
Fibromyalgia Linked to Gut Bacteria for First Time
Jun 25, 2019 | Original story from McGill University Health Center Scientists have found a correlation between a disease involving chronic pain and alterations in the gut microbiome. Fibromyalgia affects 2-4 percent of the population and has no known cure. Symptoms include fatigue, impaired sleep and cognitive difficulties, but the disease is most clearly characterized…
What is an Elimination Diet and Why Should You Do One?
June 20th, 2019 by Amy Meyers, M.D. If you are experiencing mysterious symptoms that seem to come out of nowhere, such as headaches, fatigue, joint pain, brain fog, or digestive issues, there is a good chance that they are the result of an undiagnosed food sensitivity. To be clear, a food sensitivity is not a…
Cost of Non-Operative Treatments for Pinched Nerves In the Neck
In order, this is what people spend on trying to treat pinched nerves in the neck before they decide to get surgery: Injections $988 Physical Therapy: $510 Bracing: $193 Chiropractic services: $193 Narcotics: $101 Gabapentin: $93 NSAIDs: $47 Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2019 Jul 1;44(13):937-942. doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000002983. Barton C Abstract STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective, observational…
66% Recurrence Rate of Back Pain Within 12 Months of Recovery
About 66% of people have another episode of back pain within 12 months after recovering from their last back pain episode. Things that put these people at risk are awkward postures, longer time sitting and having more than two previous episodes. ~ Dr. Broussard Recurrence of low back pain is common: a prospective inception cohort…
Diagnostic Ultrasound Can Diagnose Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Diagnostic ultrasound can diagnose carpal tunnel syndrome much more comfortably than the needles used with nerve conduction studies. ~Dr. Broussard Ultrasonography Provides a Diagnosis Similar to That of Nerve Conduction Studies for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Dionysios Drakopoulos, MD; Evanthia Mitsiokapa, MD; Erineos Karamanis, MD; Vasilios Kontogeorgakos, MD; Andreas F. Mavrogenis, MD Orthopedics. 2019;42(5):e460-e464https://doi.org/10.3928/01477447-20190604-02 Posted June…
Early Intervention In Knee Arthritis Helps Control Pain, Disability and Work Loss
“Nonpharmacologic modalities conditionally recommended for knee arthritis included medial wedge insoles for valgus knee arthritis, subtalar strapped lateral insoles for varus knee arthritis, medially-directed patellar taping, manual therapy, walking aids, thermal agents, tai chi, self‐management programs, and psychosocial interventions,” Marc C. Hochberg and the other authors of the paper stated. The American College of Rheumatology also…
Who Responds Best To Spinal Manipulation?
When it comes to who responds best to spinal manipulation, it all depends on the patient’s condition(s). At the time of this article, there are several physical findings that can be found on exams and imaging that show promise that a person will respond to spinal manipulation. Let’s review some… Spinal Segmental Stiffness The spine…