Back Pain From Prolonged Standing Is Relieved by Walking

If your back hurts from standing too much, this study says to take a 5-minute walking break every 25 minutes to reduce your back pain. ~ Dr. Broussard Walking breaks can reduce prolonged standing induced low back pain Hum Mov Sci. 2019 Mar 22;66:31-37. doi: 10.1016/j.humov.2019.03.012. [Epub ahead of print] Gallagher KM. Abstract Standing is…

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BACK PAIN: Don’t Sit On Your Wallet

A few weeks ago a 73 year old man was referred to me by his MD for management of “sciatic nerve pain” that had been going on for the past 20 years after suffering a spinal compression fracture in a snowmobiling accident. This gentleman described the pain as “shock-like” and localized to only a small…

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Acupuncture Helps With Pain and Inflammation

Acupuncture seems to work by stimulating our body’s natural pain killers called the “endorphins”. It also seems to help with pain by reducing inflammation as well.  This article reports that acupuncture can help with headache, neuropathic pain, low back pain, osteoarthritis and irritable bowel syndrome. ~ Dr. Broussard Acupuncture-Analgesia-Mediated Alleviation of Central Sensitization Evid Based…

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Sacroiliac Joint Pain Responds To Manipulation Therapy and Exercise

A lot of people who complain of lower back pain actually suffer from sacroiliac joint dysfunction.  This paper suggests that manipulation therapy and exercise help in reducing pain and disability in patients with sacroiliac joint problems. You can click on the Full Text PDF link to get a description of the exercises they used. ~…

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Acetaminophen Fails in Back Pain

by Nancy Walsh, Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today July 23, 2014 The use of acetaminophen for acute low-back pain was no more effective than placebo, with similar times to recovery regardless of whether the drug was taken regularly or as needed, a large randomized trial found. Among patients who took acetaminophen on a regular schedule, median time…

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Myofascial Release Reduces Pain and Improves ROM in the  Thoracic Spine

Myofascial release is a technique used on muscles to help lenghen them.  When used on the muscles between the shoulder blades, it helps to improve range of motion and reduce pain. ~ Dr. Broussard Immediate biomechanical, systemic, and interoceptive effects of myofascial release on the thoracic spine: A randomised controlled trial Journal of Bodywork and…

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Why Sleepless Nights Can Mean More Painful Days

Being able to sleep is a very important factor in relieving someone’s pain.  If they can’t sleep, they can’t heal.  This is why I sometimes insist on very frequent treatments for people that are in pain that can’t sleep through the night because of their pain. ~ Dr. Broussard By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY,…

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What is the impact of back pain over time?

Published Monday 14 January 2019 By Maria Cohut Most people struggle with back pain at some point, and its effects on the quality of life can be far-reaching. A new study looks at the outcomes of different types of back pain over time in a representative cohort. Past research has shown that back pain — specifically lower back pain…

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Proposal of a New Exercise Protocol for Scoliosis

In the December issue of Medicine, Jin Young Ko, MD describes a new exercise protocol that is designed to help scoliosis. If I have ever prescribed spinal stabilization exercises for your back pain or sciatica, you will notice that these exercises are very familiar, but Dr. Ko uses just one side only.  He refers to the exercises as asymmetric…

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Spinal Manipulation Better Than Acupuncture and Traction for Herniated Disc in the Low Back

This study found that oblique pulling spinal manipulation was better than acupuncture and traction for helping a herniated disc in the lower back. ~ Dr. Broussard Comparison Between Oblique Pulling Spinal Manipulation and Other Treatments for Lumbar Disc Herniation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis JMPT November–December, 2018 Volume 41, Issue 9, Pages 771–779 Zhuomao Mo,…

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