Non-Opioid Management of New Onset Back Pain

In an article published in the Journal of Orthopedic Research, the authors found that muscle relaxants and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) were effective in reducing new onset back pain and disability.  The combination of NSAIDs and Tylenol was better than NSIADs alone, and Tylenol by itself wasn’t much help. ~ Dr. Broussard Nonopioid pharmacological management…

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Marathon Running Not a Risk Factor for Arthritis

— A good thing too, because most aren’t going to quit by John Gever, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today March 10, 2023 LAS VEGAS — Intensity of distance running had no bearing on the prevalence of hip and knee osteoarthritis among participants in recent editions of the Chicago Marathon, researchers reported here. Rather, the risk factors…

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A Higher Dose of Magnesium Each Day Keeps Dementia at Bay

Published March 23, 2023 | Originally published on MedicalXpress Breaking News-and-Events More magnesium in our daily diet leads to better brain health as we age, according to scientists from the Neuroimaging and Brain Lab at The Australian National University (ANU). The researchers say increased intake of magnesium-rich foods such as spinach and nuts could also…

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Chiropractic Technique May Improve Disc Related Low Back Pain

In an article published in SN Comprehensive Clinical Medicine, an author from Logan University, a chiropractic college, found that by using MRI spectroscopy, they could quantify both structural and biochemical improvements in patients with disc related back pain using the Cox Technique of chiropractic treatments.. ~ Dr. Broussard Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Displays the Structural and…

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Literature Review Shows Manipulative Therapy May Help Your Chronic Neck Pain

In an article published in the journal Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, the author states that there is an increasing number of people suffering from chronic neck pain due to increased telecommuting.  The author searched the medical literature regarding manipulative therapy for chronic neck pain and concluded that manipulative therapy, a popular treatment by chiropractors,…

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Walnuts May Help With ADHD Symptoms

In a study published in the journal eClinical Medicine, the authors found that teenagers who ate 30 grams of walnuts per day for 6 months had improved attention, and improved ADHD symptoms. ~ Dr. Broussard Effect of walnut consumption on neuropsychological development in healthy adolescents: a multi-school randomised controlled trial eClinical Medicine VOLUME 59, 101954, MAY…

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A myth no more: Cranberry products can prevent urinary tract infections for women

Published April 20, 2023 | Originally published on MedicalXpress Breaking News-and-Events Drinking cranberry juice has long been a mythical prevention strategy for women who develop a urinary tract infection—and new medical evidence shows consuming cranberry products is an effective way to prevent a UTI before it gets started. A global study looking at the benefits…

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Dry Needling Effective for Tendon Pain

Dry needling appears to be as effective as other treatments at relieving tendon pain when compared with platelet-rich plasma injection, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication. ~ Dr. Broussard Dry needling in the management of tendinopathy: A systematic review of randomized control trials Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies VOLUME 33, P128-135, JANUARY 2023 Shibili Nuhmani Abstract…

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Acupuncture & Chiropractic Care for Veterans

In this article published in the Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine, the authors followed about 63,000 Veterans over a year, and they found that by adding acupuncture, chiropractic and massage to their treatments, there is a higher overall quality of care for Veterans in primary care settings.  This seems to help sustainable primary care…

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Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Platelet-rich plasma injections seem to work better than corticosteroid injections. ~ Dr. Broussard Comparison of the Short-Term Clinical Effectiveness of 5% Dextrose Water, Platelet-rich Plasma and Corticosteroid Injections for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials Nan Gao, MS Abstract Objective To compare the short-term effectiveness of corticosteroids, 5%…

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