Author: Andre Broussard, D.C.
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The Low Back Curvature, Back Pain, and Herniated Discs
Looking at someone’s lower back from the side view, there should be a forward curve. This forward curve is referred to a a lordosis. This curve can be too much, normal, or not curved enough. This study shows a relationship between the loss of this curvature with back pain, disc herniation and disc degeneration. The…
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Coffee Drinking and The Incidence of Cardiovascular Disaease
This study looked at coffee drinkers and their risk of cardiovascular disease incidence. They found that there is a J-shaped relationship. On once the left side of the J shape are the abstainers, and they have a mild increased risk as compared to moderate coffee drinkers who had the lowest incidence represented by the bottom…
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The Evolving Evidence on Chiropractors for Low Back Pain
New research suggests spinal adjustments may help. The Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research Evidence-Based Living Posted May 19, 2017 The majority of people experience low back pain at some point during their lives—and it can be a miserable experience. Research shows that low back pain is the most common cause of missed work days. To…
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National clinical guidelines for non-surgical treatment of patients with recent onset neck pain or pinched nerves
For treatment of neck pain and pinched nerves, these guidelines suggest different types of supervised exercise and manual therapy; combinations of exercise and manual therapy before medicine for neck pain; acupuncture for neck pain but not pinched nerves; traction for pinched nerves; and oral NSAID (oral or topical) and Tramadol after careful consideration for neck pain and…
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Maryland Crab Cakes
INGREDIENTS: 1 large egg 2 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup finely diced celery (you’ll need one stalk) 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley 1 pound lump crab meat 1/2 cup panko Canola oil DIRECTIONS: Line a baking sheet…
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Cost-Effectiveness – Chiropractic vs General Practice vs Physical Therapy
This study in 2012, looked at six cost-effectiveness and cost-utility analysis. Spinal manipulative therapy was found to be a cost-effective treatment to manage neck and back pain when used alone or in combination with other techniques compared to GP care, exercise and physiotherapy. J Electromyogr Kinesiol. 2012 Oct;22(5):655-62. doi: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2012.02.011. Epub 2012 Mar 18. Michaleff ZA1,…
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The DASH Diet Lowers Risk For Gout
The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet substantially reduces blood pressure and is recommended for preventing cardiovascular disease. The DASH diet emphasizes intake of fruits, vegetables, low fat dairy foods, and reduced saturated and total fat. Furthermore, a recent ancillary analysis of an original DASH randomized trial found that the DASH diet lowers serum…
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Leaning Forward During Smartphone Use May Cause ‘Text Neck’
By Carolyn Crist April 18, 2017 (Reuters Health) – Spine surgeons are noticing an increase in patients with neck and upper back pain, likely related to poor posture during prolonged smartphone use, according to a recent report. Some patients, particularly young patients who shouldn’t yet have back and neck issues, are reporting disk hernias and…
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Thunderstorms Can Trigger Asthma Attacks
Strong winds disperse pollen, humidity ruptures pollen particles, thunderstorm electrical activity further fragments pollen particles, and more strong winds ahead of the storm spread pollen even more… May 03, 2017 TUESDAY, May 2, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Thunderstorms can trigger asthma outbreaks, according to a study published online April 13 in the Journal of Applied…
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Steroid Injections May Increase Cartilage Breakdown
May be better for flares of osteoarthritis instead of long-term – Analyst: F. Perry Wilson, MD, MSCE by MedPage Today Staff May 16, 2017 A well-done trial comparing triamcinolone injections with placebo for knee osteoarthritisshowed the steroid doesn’t improve pain or function scores, and may increase cartilage breakdown. Does this spell the end of the…