Author: Andre Broussard, D.C.
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Rotator Cuff Surgery Helped With Spinal Manipulation
An article published in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics showed that people who had rotator cuff shoulder surgery had improved range of motion when provided with chiropractic type manipulation to the middle of the back. If you know someone who has had, or is going to have surgery on their rotator cuff, they may want…
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Opioid Use Is Reduced For Veterans After First Chiropractic Visit
Nearly one-third veterans receiving chiropractic treatment at the VA also received an opioid prescription, yet the frequency of opioid prescriptions was lower after the first chiropractic visit than before. A 2018 study published in Pain Medicine recommended further study to assess the relationship between opioid use and chiropractic care. Journal Abstract
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This Spine Surgeon says “Avoid Spinal Surgery for Low Back Pain”
September 11, 2018 // by David Hanscom Stop and Think Carefully about Back Surgery If you’re considering having spinal surgery as the final fix for your back pain, I’d like to help you to think again about your options. I’m a spinal surgeon and I want you to know that surgery is not your best option…
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Pilates Helps Neck Pain
In the journal Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, they looked at an exercise method called Pilates. This trial study demonstrated the effectiveness of the Pilates method for the treatment of chronic neck pain, resulting in improvement of pain, function, quality of life, and reduction of the use of analgesics. ~ Dr. Broussard Effectiveness of the Pilates…
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Characteristics of Chiropractic Patients Being Treated for Chronic Low Back and Neck Pain
In general, chiropractic patients were highly-educated, white females with at least partial insurance coverage for chiropractic care. Over 90% reported high satisfaction with their care. Avoiding surgery was the most important reason they chose chiropractic care. ~ Dr. Broussard JMPT July–August, 2018Volume 41, Issue 6, Pages 445–455 Patricia M. Herman, ND, PhD Abstract Objectives Chronic low back…
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When Weather Meets Migraine
An article in Neurology Times describes emerging evidence of how the weather can affect migraines. They really don’t have an answer besides taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and migraine-specific medications such as triptans. If ever you want to try something that you haven’t tried before, consider letting me do a few acupuncture treatments to see if that helps. Here’s What’s Happening…
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The Thyroid Diet: Is There Such a Thing?
by Angela M. Leung, MD, MSc – Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, Los Angeles, California August 27, 2018 Thyroid disease includes hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, and thyroid nodules, and is commonly seen in most primary care and outpatient endocrinology offices. In routine clinical practice,…
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Do Steroids Work?
Oral steroids and steroid injections help people with carpal tunnel syndrome in the short term, and are not maintained in the long term. ~ Dr. Broussard Effectiveness of Oral Pain Medication and Corticosteroid Injections for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Systematic Review Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation August 2018 Volume 99, Issue 8, Pages 1609–1622.e10…
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Cranberry PLUS Propolis Works Better For Urinary Tract Infections
Propolis is a resin-like material made by bees from the buds of poplar and cone-bearing trees. Propolis is rarely available in its pure form. It is usually obtained from beehives and contains bee products. Bees use propolis to build their hives. This article found that for preventing recurrent urinary tract infections, propolis added to cranberry works…
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Krill vs. Fish: Krill Oil Still More Rapidly Absorbed, but Does it Matter in the Long-Run?
I’ve previously written about the question whether krill oil is, in fact, as the proper Latin name of the small critters it is made of, i.e. Euphausia superba, would suggest “superba”, ahh… I mean better than fish oil when it comes to its effects plasma and organ DHA and EPA. A large number of previous trials…