Author: Andre Broussard, D.C.

  • Chiropractic and Pregnancy

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    Chiropractic techniques are applied to MANY patient types, from infants and children to 80, 90, and even 100 year-olds! Obviously, gender is not a factor as both men and women seek chiropractic care and receive similar positive benefits. But, what about chiropractic care for the pregnant female patient? Are there reasons chiropractic should be avoided?…

  • Low Back Pain – Is it on the Rise?

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    As stated last month, the prevalence of low back pain (LBP) is REALLY high! In fact, it’s the second most common cause of disability among adults in the United States (US) and a very common reason for lost days at work. The total cost of back pain in the US, including treatment and lost productivity,…

  • Fibromyalgia and Nutrition

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    Fibromyalgia (FM) is truly a challenging condition to manage, as anyone with this condition will attest to! In the past, we’ve discussed many management strategies, including dietary suggestions. Although much of the nutritional information available about FM management is not supported by a lot of “scientific study,” the National Institute of Health through the NCCAM…

  • Is it a Migraine?

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    There are MANY different types of headaches, of which migraines are a common type. This discussion will concentrate on some unique characteristics that are associated with migraine headaches. This information may help you understand what type of headache you’re having. A unique feature of migraine headaches is that prior to the start of the headache,…

  • Whiplash – Rest or Treatment?

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    Whiplash, or WAD (whiplash associated disorders) results from the rapid movement of the neck and head resulting in injury. This is the net result of the “classic” motor vehicle collision, though other injury models (like slips and falls) can result in similar injuries. Last month, we listed basic facts, of which one was better results…

  • Chiropractic “Wholistic” Care

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    A chiropractor’s role in treating a person is not limited to only addressing their musculoskeletal system. In fact, it is best to use the “triangle of health” concept with patients. There are three equal sides to address: the “physical,” the “emotional,” and the “chemical” aspects of health and well-being. If any ONE of the three…

  • Spinal fusions serve as case study for debate over when certain surgeries are necessary

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    By Peter Whoriskey and Dan Keating October 27, 2013 By some measures, Federico C. Vinas was a star surgeon. He performed three or four surgeries on a typical weekday at the Daytona Beach, Fla., hospital that employed him, and a review showed him to be nearly five times as busy as other neurosurgeons. The hospital…

  • Sacro-iliac Joint Pain With Sciatic Symptoms Best Treated With Manual Therapy

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    This article said that manual therapy appeared to be the choice of treatment for patients with SIJ-related leg pain over an intra-articular injection. ~ Dr. Broussard Treatment of the sacroiliac joint in patients with leg pain: a randomized-controlled trial Eur Spine J. 2013 Oct;22(10):2310-7. doi: 10.1007/s00586-013-2833-2. Epub 2013 May 30. Visser LH1, Woudenberg NP, de…

  • Disc Herniation in the Neck Responds To Chiropractic Type Treatment

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    Most patients in this study, with symptomatic MRI confirmed herniated discs treated with chiropractic type therapy, reported significant improvement with no adverse events. ~ Dr. Broussard J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2013 Oct;36(8):461-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2013.07.002. Epub 2013 Aug 12. Outcomes from magnetic resonance imaging-confirmed symptomatic cervical disk herniation patients treated with high-velocity, low-amplitude spinal manipulative therapy: a…

  • Neck Pain and Chiropractic

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    Neck pain represents a major problem for people throughout the world with considerable negative impact on individuals, families, communities, health care systems, and businesses. Up to 70% of the general population will have neck pain at some point in their life. Recovery within the year from neck pain ranges between 33% and 65%, AND relapses…