Author: Andre Broussard, D.C.
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Case Report: Chiropractic Treatment Heals 2 Disc Herniations
In a case study published in the European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine, the authors document a case of a 2 herniated discs in a man that entrapped the nerves. He had severe back pain and trouble walking. They show the before and after MRIs where there was healing of the discs, with complete…
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Does Ultrasound Therapy Help Back Pain?
In a review study published by the Cochrane Database, the authors concluded that the current evidence does not support the use of therapeutic ultrasound in the management of chronic lower back pain. ~ Dr. Broussard Therapeutic Ultrasound for Chronic Low Back Pain Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2020 Jul 5;7:CD009169. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD009169.pub3. Safoora Ebadi Abstract Background: This…
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Food & Mood: Emotional Benefits of Probiotics
“Probiotics paired with prebiotics may hold a place in depression and anxiety treatment regimens, according to a review of seven studies.” ~ Dr. Broussard Food & mood: a review of supplementary prebiotic and probiotic interventions in the treatment of anxiety and depression in adults Noonan S, Zaveri M, Macaninch E, et al. BMJ Nutrition, Prevention…
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Manipulation Helps Back Pain After Bypass Surgery
As some of you may know, I had heart bypass surgery earlier this year. About a month after surgery, I started getting adjusted frequently because I had mid back pain (thoracic spine) and my ribs were painful. I went to a chiropractor that provided me with treatments like in this article, and it really helped…
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Knee Pain Responds to Back and Pelvic Manipulations
In an article published in the Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, the authors found that, after just one adjustment in the back and pelvis, people with pain in the front of the knee (patellofemoral pain) had not only good pain relief, they had improved balance control as well. ~ Dr. Broussard The immediate effect…
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Low Back Pain – What You Need To Know – Video By Simon Harris, M.D.
Low Back Pain is common and usually benign and self-limiting. There are many conditions that cause lower back pain from mechanical to malignancy. Although it is common and mostly benign, it is important to be aware of and rule out red flags of low back pain. OBJECTIVES In this module, Dr. Simon Harris will discuss…
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Aerobic Exercise Helps Migraine Headaches
Exercise often tops providers’ lists of recommended lifestyle modifications that help reduce migraine burden because it helps reduce inflammation. Rigorous aerobic exercise is sufficient to reduce migraine frequency, intensity and duration. And, the higher your intensity, the more benefit. If you can’t tolerate high-impact exercise, try something like yoga. Exercise is a reasonable evidence-based recommendation…
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Yoga Therapy Can Help With Rheumatoid Arthritis
This article published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine found that yoga can reduce disease activity to include stress and inflammation factors in rheumatoid arthritis patients. ~ Dr. Broussard Effect of Yoga Therapy on Disease Activity, Inflammatory Markers, and Heart Rate Variability in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis The Journal of Alternative and Complementary…
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Cigarette Smoking and Hearing Loss
The more, and the longer women smoke cigarettes, the greater the risk of hearing loss. This article in the American Journal of Medicine says that the risk of hearing loss diminishes over time after quitting. ~ Dr. Broussard Cigarette smoking, smoking cessation, and risk of hearing loss in women Lin BM, Wang M, Stankovic KM,…
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Shock Wave Therapy for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
This article published in the journal Disability and Rehabilitation, demonstrates that shock wave therapy may be beneficial for helping people with carpal tunnel syndrome. CLICK HERE to see a brief video of shock wave therapy. ~ Dr. Broussard Effects of shock wave therapy in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis Yujie…