Author: Andre Broussard, D.C.
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome & Herbs
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a condition caused by the compression of the median nerve as it travels through the carpal tunnel in the wrist. The “source” of median nerve compression can be soft tissue swelling, such as tendonitis, bursitis, synovitis, capsulitis, etc. Last month, we discussed nutritional supplementation for CTS in general. This month,…
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Low Back Pain and Common Mistakes
We often read about what to do for low back pain (LBP), but do we look at LBP from the perspective of “what NOT to do!” 1. ICE vs. HEAT: If you ask your doctor, “what’s better for my back, ice or heat?” the answer is either one or the other or, “…whichever you like…
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Non-steroidal Medications Impair Healing of Bone Fractures and Tendon Injury
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs), such as Advil and Motrin, are readily available, over-the-counter medications that are commonly used and prescribed to manage pain and swelling associated with skeletal injuries. Despite this, the available experimental and clinical evidence indicates that NSAID therapy can impair bone fracture healing and tendon-to-bone (enthesis) healing. ~ Dr. Broussard NSAID therapy…
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Skin Wrinkling: Can Food Make a Difference?
An article published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition found that sun exposed skin wrinkling sites had less wrinkles with higher intake of vegetables, olive oil, and legumes and when people cut down on butter, margarine, milk products and sugar products. ~ Dr. Broussard Skin Wrinkling: Can Food Make a Difference? Journal…
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Cholesterol Drug Increases Risk of Arthritis and Back Pain
HEALTHY DIETS AND SCIENCE Find Out What The Scientific Evidence Actually Says About “Healthy Diets” and Pharmaceutical Drugs Friday, 13 June 2014 Statin use increases the risk of osteoarthritis and joint pain by 26% This study was published in the American Journal of Medical Sciences 2013 May;345(5):343-8 Study title and authors: Incidence of musculoskeletal and…
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Laser Therapy May Help Fibromyalgia Pain in Women
In the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, there is an article that evaluated the effects of Class IV lasers on fibromyalgia pain in women. The study was done in a rheumatologist and chiropractic clinic with 38 women diagnosed with fibromyalgia. These women were treated 2x/week for 4 weeks. The authors found that there is…
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome vs. A Pinched Nerve Elsewhere
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a common complaint presented to chiropractic offices. Usually, patients wait for weeks, months, or even years before seeking care, thus making management more challenging. The history of the “classic” CTS patient includes a mild, sporadic onset that gradually becomes more frequent and intense. This usually leads to continued problems that…
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Fibromyalgia – How Aware Are YOU about FM?
Fibromyalgia (FM) has quite a history! There is evidence that dates as far back as Hippocrates in ancient Greece, when he described a mysterious condition affecting the muscles which portrays FM quite accurately! FM is a complex condition that includes fatigue and chronic muscle, tendon, and ligament pain that is wide-spread (NOT contained to one…
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Neck Pain and Cervical Disk Herniation
Neck pain can arise from many sources. There are ligaments that hold bones to other bones that are non-elastic and very strong. When injured, the term, “sprain” is applied. The muscle and/or its attachment (the tendon) can tear as well, which is called a “strain.” But, what is it that people refer to when they…
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Whiplash “Syndrome”
The term “whiplash” is a slang term for a neck injury most accurately called a cervical acceleration-deceleration (CAD) injury. Now you know why we call it “whiplash”! It suggests that the head was forced through a range of motion that exceeds the barriers of our normal tissue, resulting in injury to the neck. Though a…