Author: Andre Broussard, D.C.
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Is Chiropractic Treatment For Teens With Back Pain Safe?
This study suggests that a treatment that chiropractors use, lumbar thrust manipulation, along with exercise for the treatment of low back pain in teens is a safe therapy. They suggest more studies to determine the effectiveness. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2016 May;46(5):391-8. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2016.6366. Epub 2016 Apr 6. Lumbar Thrust Manipulation and Exercise for…
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Acupuncture for neck disorders – Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
In a review of medical studies regarding acupuncture for neck disorders, the authors of this paper concluded that there is moderate-quality evidence that acupuncture relieves pain better than fake treatments, and people who received acupuncture report less pain and disability in the short-term. ~ Dr. Broussard Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews Kien Trinh Version published:…
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How Do Chiropractic Adjustments Help My Neck Pain?
We all know what it’s like to have neck pain—whether it’s after a long drive, pinching the phone between the head and shoulder, star-gazing, or from talking to someone who is seated off to the side. There are many causes of neck pain, but the question of the month is, how do chiropractic adjustments help…
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Causes of Back Pain You Don’t Normally Think About…
Between 80% and 90% of the general population will experience an episode of lower back pain (LBP) at least once during their lives. When it affects the young to middle-aged, we often use the term “non-specific LBP” to describe the condition. The geriatric population suffers from the “aging effects” of the spine—things like degenerative joint…
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Fibromyalgia – “What Can I Do for This Pain?”
Fibromyalgia (FM) is a very common condition affecting approximately ten million Americans (2-4% of the population)—with a ratio of about four women to each man with the disease. Part of the diagnosis and treatment challenge is that many of the complaints associated with FM occur in ALL of us at some point, such as fatigue,…
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Whiplash – What Can You Do to Help?
Whiplash is really a slang term for the rapid back and forth whipping of the head on the neck, usually associated with motor vehicle accidents. The title “Whiplash Associated Disorders”, or WAD, describes it best because it includes ALL of the MANY signs and symptoms of the disorder. WAD basically comes in three sizes based…
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It’s Just My Back… It CAN’T Be My Heart!
Have you ever said to yourself, “I’m in great shape for my age!” Or how about, “For the amount I exercise, I’ll live forever!” Well, I hope you are right and you have MANY great quality years watching your family grow and prosper ahead of you. The problem is there are NO guarantees! Did you…
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Mayo Clinic Answers A Question About Spinal Manipulation
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Spinal Manipulation Techniques Differ Among Practitioners Liza Torborg April 19, 2016 DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What happens during a spinal adjustment? Can professionals other than chiropractors safely do spinal adjustments? ANSWER: Chiropractors commonly perform spinal adjustments, also known as spinal manipulation. But, osteopathic doctors, physical therapists and medical doctors may provide the service, as…
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Use of mindfulness-based stress reduction for chronic low back pain
Date: March 22, 2016 Source: The JAMA Network Journals Summary: Among adults with chronic low back pain, both mindfulness-based stress reduction and cognitive behavioral therapy resulted in greater improvement in back pain and functional limitations when compared with usual care, according to a study. Among adults with chronic low back pain, both mindfulness-based stress reduction…
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Tea Tree Oil Gel for Mild to Moderate Acne
In this article, the participants were allocated one 25 g tube of Tea Tree Medicated Gel for Acne (200 mg/g; AUST L 55740) and one bottle of Tea Tree Face Wash for Acne (7 mg/g), both supplied by Thursday Plantation (Integria Healthcare). The participants were instructed to self-patch test to confirm the absence of a…