Author: Andre Broussard, D.C.
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Study: Running actually lowers inflammation in knee joints
Brigham Young University Health News, 12/12/2016 Running may also slow the process that leads to osteoarthritis. New research from BYU exercise science professors finds that pro–inflammatory molecules actually go down in the knee joint after running. In other words, it appears running can reduce joint inflammation. “It flies in the face of intuition,” said study…
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Bread and Other Edible Agents of Mental Disease
Front Hum Neurosci. 2016; 10: 130. Published online 2016 Mar 29. doi: 10.3389/fnhum.2016.00130 PMCID: PMC4809873 Paola Bressan* and Peter Kramer Abstract Perhaps because gastroenterology, immunology, toxicology, and the nutrition and agricultural sciences are outside of their competence and responsibility, psychologists and psychiatrists typically fail to appreciate the impact that food can have on their patients’…
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Knucke Cracking May Not Cause Arthritis
One of the hallmarks of arthritis is a reduction of the cartilage in the joint space. This study compared habitual knuckle crackers with non-knuckle crackers. The looked at the thickness of their finger cartilage and hand grip strength. They found the opposite of what you might think. The habitual knuckle crackers actually hand thicker joint…
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What Therapies Are Effective For Neck Pain From Whiplash?
This study suggests that mobilization, manipulation, and clinical massage are effective interventions for the management of neck pain. All of these therapies are offered at my office for the treatment of whiplash. Spine J. 2016 Dec;16(12):1598-1630. doi: 10.1016/j.spinee.2015.08.024. Epub 2015 Dec 17. Are manual therapies, passive physical modalities, or acupuncture effective for the management of…
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Low Back Pain [video]
Low Back Pain Video Low back pain affects up to 90% of the population, there are some yellow and red flags to keep in mind Watch Video on YouTube
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Knee OA No Excuse to Skip Out on Physical Activity
by Ryan Basen Staff Writer, MedPage TodayNovember 21, 2016 Action Points WASHINGTON — Most people with knee osteoarthritis (OA) are able to walk the 6,000 daily steps they need to improve their condition and prevent disability, according to researchers here who divulged benchmarks for three key tests they say patients need to meet. In a…
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Vitamin C and Back Pain
In a study published in the journal PAIN, the authors showed that there is an association (no causation) between vitamin C and spinal pain that warrants further investigation to determine the possible importance of vitamin C in the treatment of back pain patients. ~ Dr. Broussard Serum vitamin C and spinal pain: a nationwide study…
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Cost-effectiveness of spinal manipulative therapy, supervised exercise, and home exercise for older adults with chronic neck pain.
Spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) is one of the modalities that chiropractors use for treating patients with neck and back problems. A recent article, showed that SMT along with home based exercises and advice was more cost effective than supervised exercises and home exercises for older adults with neck pain. [Read more]
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Treating Sciatica Pain in Older Adults
Sciatica is a condition and term used to describe leg pain that is usually accompanied by numbness and weakness. This condition can become debilitating and may affect up to 25% of the population. Currently, the majority of guidelines recommend pharmacological management for the pain relief of sciatica; however, the evidence supporting the use of medications…
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Can You Prevent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common of the many “entrapment neuropathies”— nerve pinches in the arms or legs—likely because we use our hands and fingers repetitively for long time frames at work and during many of our hobbies. In addition, the wrist is a very complicated joint because it’s not a simple ball-and-socket…