Joint Mobilization Used in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

In the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, they found that joint mobilization might be a useful adjunctive intervention in the management of CTS. ~ Dr. Broussard The Utilization of Joint Mobilization As Part of a Comprehensive Program to Manage Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Systematic Review Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics Josiah D. Sault, DPT…

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Spinal Manipulation Helps Low Back Herniated Discs

In an article published in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, 90.5% of patients with a herniated disc in their lower back reported to be improved in 3 months, and 88.0% were improved at 1 year. ~ Dr. Broussard. Outcomes of acute and chronic patients with magnetic resonance imaging-confirmed symptomatic lumbar disc herniations receiving…

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How Spinal Adjusting May Affect The Neuroendocrine System – Video

How spinal adjusting may affect the neuroendocrine system – interview with researcher Dr. Kesava Some patient report better sleep, improved digestion, immune system improvements, reduced stress, reduced inflammation, and overall well-being following their chiropractic or osteopathic spinal manipulation adjustments. Dr. Pete Angerilli, chiropractor interviews researcher and clinician Dr. Kesava Kovanur Sampath discussing some of his…

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Manipulation Helps Back Pain After Bypass Surgery

As some of you may know, I had heart bypass surgery earlier this year.  About a month after surgery, I started getting adjusted frequently because I had mid back pain (thoracic spine) and my ribs were painful.  I went to a chiropractor that provided me with treatments like in this article, and it really helped…

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Knee Pain Responds to Back and Pelvic Manipulations

In an article published in the Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, the authors found that, after just one adjustment in the back and pelvis, people with pain in the front of the knee (patellofemoral pain) had not only good pain relief, they had improved balance control as well. ~ Dr. Broussard The immediate effect…

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Back Adjustments May Help Knee Pain

Patellofemoral pain is when you have pain in the front part of your knee.  This article in the Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies found that when the lumbar spine and pelvis was manipulated that people with pain in the front of their knees got some relief. ~ Dr. Broussard The immediate effect of lumbopelvic…

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Spinal Manipulation vs Spinal Manipulation with Muscle Therapy for Chronic Back Pain

In this article published in the journal Physiotherapy, the authors concluded that spinal manipulation with muscle therapy is NOT MORE EFFECTIVE than just spinal manipulation alone. ~ Dr. Broussard Effectiveness of spinal manipulation and myofascial release compared with spinal manipulation alone on health-related outcomes in individuals with non-specific low back pain: randomized controlled trial Physiotherapy…

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Lumbar Manipulation Can Improve Hip and Knee Strength

This study, published in the Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, studied other studies, and they found that after lumbar spine manipulation, the knee and hip muscles can get stronger. ~ Dr. Broussard Immediate Effects of a Single Spinal Manipulation on Lower-Limb Strength in Healthy Individuals: A Critically Appraised Topic Journal of Sport Rehabilitation Christopher Kevin Wong…

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Neck Adjustments Can Help More Than Neck Pain

This review article concluded that neck manipulations can help not only neck pain, but also with tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, jaw joint disorders and shoulder pain. ~ Dr. Broussard The Effect of High Velocity Low Amplitude Cervical Manipulations on the Musculoskeletal System: Literature Review Cureus 2020 Apr 15;12(4):e7682. doi: 10.7759/cureus.7682. Andrea Giacalone PMID: 32426194 PMCID:…

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Maternal Report of Outcomes of Chiropractic Care for Infants

In this article published in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, the authors found that infants receiving chiropractic care, their Moms reported improved feeding problems, sleep issues, excessive crying, problems with sleep positions, pain, restricted range of motion, and time in the face-down position.  The Moms also reported reduced depression and anxiety, and improved…

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