Characteristics of Chiropractic Patients Being Treated for Chronic Low Back and Neck Pain
In general, chiropractic patients were highly-educated, white females with at least partial insurance coverage for chiropractic care. Over 90% reported high satisfaction with their care. Avoiding surgery was the most important reason they chose chiropractic care. ~ Dr. Broussard JMPT July–August, 2018Volume 41, Issue 6, Pages 445–455 Patricia M. Herman, ND, PhD Abstract Objectives Chronic low back…
When Weather Meets Migraine
An article in Neurology Times describes emerging evidence of how the weather can affect migraines. They really don’t have an answer besides taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and migraine-specific medications such as triptans. If ever you want to try something that you haven’t tried before, consider letting me do a few acupuncture treatments to see if that helps. Here’s What’s Happening…
The Thyroid Diet: Is There Such a Thing?
by Angela M. Leung, MD, MSc – Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, Los Angeles, California August 27, 2018 Thyroid disease includes hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, and thyroid nodules, and is commonly seen in most primary care and outpatient endocrinology offices. In routine clinical practice,…
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Do Steroids Work?
Oral steroids and steroid injections help people with carpal tunnel syndrome in the short term, and are not maintained in the long term. ~ Dr. Broussard Effectiveness of Oral Pain Medication and Corticosteroid Injections for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Systematic Review Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation August 2018 Volume 99, Issue 8, Pages 1609–1622.e10…
Cranberry PLUS Propolis Works Better For Urinary Tract Infections
Propolis is a resin-like material made by bees from the buds of poplar and cone-bearing trees. Propolis is rarely available in its pure form. It is usually obtained from beehives and contains bee products. Bees use propolis to build their hives. This article found that for preventing recurrent urinary tract infections, propolis added to cranberry works…
Krill vs. Fish: Krill Oil Still More Rapidly Absorbed, but Does it Matter in the Long-Run?
I’ve previously written about the question whether krill oil is, in fact, as the proper Latin name of the small critters it is made of, i.e. Euphausia superba, would suggest “superba”, ahh… I mean better than fish oil when it comes to its effects plasma and organ DHA and EPA. A large number of previous trials…
The Value of Blowing Up A Balloon
In this article, they review an exercises called the 90/90 bridge with a ball and balloon. This exercises is designed to optimize breathing and enhance both posture and stability in order to improve function and decrease pain. The Value of Blowing Up A Balloon N Am J Sports Phys Ther. 2010 Sep; 5(3): 179–188. PMCID:…
Preventive Spinal Manipulation for Chronic Low-Back Pain
This 2004 study showed that people who continued with preventive care did better than those who did not. The people who continued with preventive care maintained their pain relief, while those who stopped care had their pain come back. ~ Dr. Broussard Efficacy of Preventive Spinal Manipulation for Chronic Low-Back Pain and Related Disabilities: A…
Ozone Therapy For Back Pain
A recent study reviewed using ozone therapy for back pain. The authors concluded that they saw an improvement in pain and functional scores with ozone therapy. There were some complications, mostly minor, but potentially serious were under-reported. Ozone therapy may help some low back pain patients by increasing circulation and reducing inflammation. ~ Dr. Broussard Ozone…
Obesity, Physical Inactivity, Inflammation and Low Back Pain
People who are obese, and lack physical activity have more body inflammation. In a recent article published in Spine, they suggest that the inflammation that is associated with obesity and inactivity may be an underlying cause of low back pain. ~ Dr. Broussard Exploration of the Inter-Relationships Between Obesity, Physical Inactivity, Inflammation, and Low Back Pain…