Author: Andre Broussard, D.C.
-
Evidence of Acupuncture Treatment in the Management of Low Back Pain
This article reviewed the studies on acupuncture and low back pain, and they found that there is moderate evidence of efficacy for acupuncture in reducing back pain. ~ Dr. Broussard Evidence of efficacy of acupuncture in the management of low back pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised placebo- or sham-controlled trials Acupunct Med.…
-
Burden of Sciatica on US Medicare Recipients
This article published in the This article published in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons calculated that 25% of the Medicare patients they surveyed reported the diagnosis of sciatica. calculated that 25% of the Medicare patients they surveyed reported the diagnosis of sciatica. Burden of Sciatica on US Medicare Recipients Journal of…
-
3D Scanner May Revolutionise Treatment of Foot Problems
In this video, consultant orthopaedic surgeon Mr Andy Goldberg discusses how the new 3D foot and ankle scanner which is being used by the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH), is set to transform the diagnosis and treatment of foot and ankle problems and could even influence shoe design in the future. WATCH ON YOUTUBE
-
Obesity and Fibromyalgia
~ Research reveals overweight FMS patients experience more severe symptoms September 5, 2019 by Julie Maurer Contributing Writer, MedPage Today While patients with fibromyalgia frequently battle pain, fatigue, and depression, some believe that those who are also obese may experience more severe symptoms. This is a topic explored in a study published in the journal Nutrients, by…
-
Isometric Exercises Helps Reduce High Blood Pressure
If you’re trying to reduce blood pressure, you may want to consider performing isometric training. This article published in the Journal of Hypertension, showed that you may be able to reduce the systolic, diastolic blood pressure numbers with isometric exercises. CLICK HERE to watch a brief video of an example of isometric training. ~ Dr.…
-
Soft Drink Consumption Linked to an Increased Risk of Death
By Robert Dillard -September 4, 2019 Consumption of total, sugar-sweetened, and artificially sweetened soft drinks is linked to all-cause mortality, according to the findings of a recent study published in JAMA Internal Medicine. In this population-based cohort study, researchers assessed 451,743 (mean age, 51, 71% women) participants in the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer…
-
Chiropractic Care Helps Financially Disadvantaged Get Off Opioids
In this article, the authors concluded that financially disadvantaged patients with an opioid dependency who underwent chiropractic management for spine and extremity conditions in a publicly funded health care facility responded to treatment evidenced through reduction in pain. Opioid usage decreased in both percentage of users and dosage. ~ Dr. Broussard Opioid usage patterns, patient characteristics,…
-
Zinc Deficiency in People With High Blood Pressure Are At Risk of Stroke
In this study published in the journal STROKE, the authors stated that people who have high blood pressure AND a zinc deficiency, defined as < 106.9 μg/dL, are at risk of suffering a hemorrhagic stroke. ~ Dr. Broussard Baseline plasma zinc and risk of first stroke in hypertensive patients: A nested case-control study Abstract Background and…
-
Lumbar Traction for Back Pain and Herniated Discs
Traction for back pain and herniated discs seem to help in the short term. For home traction, I recommend considering the Saunders Home Lumbar Traction Device. ~ Dr. Broussard The effect of mechanical traction on low back pain in patients with herniated intervertebral disks: a systemic review and meta-analysis Clinical Rehabilitation First Published August 28,…
-
Tylenol Shown Ineffective For Acute Low Back Pain
Paracetamol, which is the same thing as Tylenol, is ineffective for acute lower back pain in this study published in the journal, PAIN. The authors recommend that pain doctors provide advice and reassurance without adding this drug. ~ Dr. Broussard Paracetamol is ineffective for acute low back pain even for patients who comply with treatment…