Author: Andre Broussard, D.C.
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Low Level Laser and Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy May Help Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
An article in the Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation suggested that platelet rich plasma injections, low level laser and extracorporeal shock wave therapy may be good suggestions for conservative treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome. ~ Dr. Broussard Conservative Treatments of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis Archives of Physical Medicine and…
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Does Chiropractic Treatment Help With Fibromyalgia
In this article published in the Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association, the authors found that there are some studies that show it helps and should be considered as part of a treatment plan, and some that show it doesn’t help. ~ Dr. Broussard Spinal manipulation for fibromyalgia: a narrative review J Can Chiropr Assoc.…
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Yoga for Knee Arthritis?
Randomized Trial Tests Yoga as Knee Osteoarthritis Therapy — Results from 6-month study suggest it’s a reasonable option by John Gever, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today April 8, 2025 Key Takeaways Exercise is believed to improve outcomes in osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee, but it’s unclear whether some types are better than others. This randomized trial…
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Inactivity is the most important unhealthy lifestyle factor for pain severity in older adults with pain
Physical inactivity is the most important unhealthy lifestyle factor for pain severity in older adults with pain: A SHARE-based analysis of 27,528 cases from 28 countries Musculoskeletal Science and Practice Volume 76, April 2025, 103270 Rodrigo Núñez-Cortés Highlights Physical inactivity had the highest odds ratio for severe pain in older adults. Sleep issues, smoking, and…
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Can Chiropractic Type Treatment Help Reduce A Herniated Disc in the Lower Back?
Is it possible to reduce a herniated disc in the lower back with chiropractic or osteopathic type mobilization and manipulation? This article published in the International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine says that mobilization applications applied in lumbar disc herniation patients may have a positive effect on radiological (x-ray and MRI) findings, functional status, pain, ROM,…
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3 gut-friendly foods gastroenterologists love
By MDLinx staff Published April 2, 2025 Industry Buzz “Blueberry polyphenols in fruit and supplements induce differences in gut microbial communities and phenolic metabolism, which may alter intended health effects.” — Authors, Food & Function “I eat two ounces of mixed tree nuts weekly…because it decreases my risk of colon cancer, improves liver health because of…
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Supplements to improve male fertility
By Naveed Saleh, MD, MS | Fact-checked by Barbara Bekiesz | Published February 12, 2025 Industry Buzz “Antioxidants can help protect sperm DNA from damage by free radicals. […] Vitamin E also has antioxidant properties and helps protect sperm from oxidative damage. It’s been linked to improved fertilization and pregnancy rates.” — Sanaz Ghazal, MD @sanazghazalmd…
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Tension Type Headache Responds to Electro-acupuncture, Neck-Shoulder Exercises and Muscle Relaxation
In this article, the authors concluded that neck-shoulder strength exercises and muscle relaxation are effective in reducing the intensity, duration, and frequency of headaches and electroacupuncture causes significant improvement in the duration and intensity of headaches in patients with chronic tension-type headaches. ~ Andre Broussard, DC The efficacy of physiotherapy approaches in chronic tension-type headache:…
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Steroid Shots for Knee Arthritis Helpful Well Beyond 3 Months
— Big U.K. study finds benefit lasting years for one key outcome by John Gever, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today March 3, 2025 Key Takeaways The effectiveness of intra-articular corticosteroid injections for osteoarthritis is still uncertain. In this study, the injections were associated with reduced use of opioids, alone and in combination products. Such benefits were…
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Top Diet Linked to Lower Risk of Multiple Cancers
— Even medium adherence to the Mediterranean diet was associated with some level of protection by Kristen Monaco, Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today February 25, 2025 Key Takeaways Higher adherence to the Mediterranean diet was associated with a 6% lower risk of obesity-related cancer over 15 years. Risks for colorectal, liver, and kidney cancers were…