Author: Andre Broussard, D.C.
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Bad Diet May Impair Female Fertility
Frequent consumption of fruits tied to higher, faster chances of conception by Kristen Monaco, Staff Writer, MedPage Today May 03, 2018 Diet prior to conception correlated with time to achieving conception in a large, multinational, retrospective study. Compared to women who ate fruit three or more times a day, women who consumed fruit less frequently…
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For Neck Pain, MRI Findings of Disc Bulge May Be Incidental
Most people who do not have neck pain have disc bulging noted on their MRI. Even for young people in their 20s, about 73% of the men, and 78% of the women WITHOUT neck pain have bulging discs. This study teaches us that there are structural abnormalities on MRI that may not be causing any…
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Spicy Shrimp Diablo
Prep Time: Minutes Style:Mexican Cook Time: 45 Minutes 2.6g Protein 17.9g Fat 3.9g Fiber 258.8kcal Calories Serves 2 INGREDIENTS 2 oz Brown Mushrooms (Crimini Italian) 1/2 medium (2-1/2″ dia) Onions 1 stalk, medium (7-1/2″ – 8″ long) Celery 1/2 medium (approx 2-3/4″ long, 2-1/2″ dia) Bell Peppers 1/2 Jalapeno Peppers 1/4 oz Thyme 1/4 oz…
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Comparing Steroid Injections to Dry Needling For Plantar Fascitis
In this study, they directly compared steroid injections and a technique called dry needling for plantar fascitis pain in the inside aspect of the heel bone of the foot. They found that steroid injections helped more for the short term, but over the course of a year, the dry needle group did somewhat better. ~…
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The Role of Acupuncture in the Treatment and Prevention of Headaches
Even though this study did not consider risks and adverse events associated with acupuncture for headaches, they did find evidence from other studies that makes a compelling case in support for the role of acupuncture as part of a treatment for patients with migraine, tension-type headache, and several different types of chronic headache disorders. ~…
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Laser Plus Chiropractic is Better than Laser Alone For Chronic Back Pain
If you are getting laser treatment for your back pain, consider adding spinal manipulation and exercises. ~ Dr. Broussard Spinal manipulation combined with laser therapy is more beneficial than laser therapy alone in chronic non-specific low back pain. A randomized controlled study Eur J Phys Rehabil Med. 2018 Apr 24. doi: 10.23736/S1973-9087.18.05005-0. [Epub ahead of…
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Doubts About The Cause of Exercise Associated Muscle Cramps
This study concludes, “Treatment and prevention strategies for EAMC include: electrical cramp induction, kinesio taping and compression garments, massage therapy, electrolyte supplementation and hydration, corrective exercise, stretching, quinine, pickle juice, hyperventilation strategies.”. Exercise-Associated Muscle Cramp-Doubts About the Cause Mater Sociomed. 2018 Mar; 30(1): 67–69. doi: 10.5455/msm.2018.30.67-69 PMCID: PMC5857054 PMID: 29670481 Dzenan Jahic Abstract Introduction: Exercise-associated…
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Platelet Rich Plasma Injections for Knee Pain
Multiple Injections of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) for Patellar Tendinopathy Patellar tendinopathy is a condition characterized by anterior knee activity–related pain. It has a high incidence among athletes engaged in jumping sports and may become a chronic condition. Nonoperative management is the first choice in these patients, and several nonsurgical treatment options have been proposed. Nonetheless,…
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Vitamin D Deficiency and Total Knee Replacements
If you have to get a knee replacement, make sure you are not Vitamin D deficient. This study shows that patients with Vitamin D deficiency had a higher chance of postoperative stiffness, surgical site infection, postoperative deep vein thrombosis, heart attacks and strokes. ~ Dr. Broussard Preoperative Vitamin D Deficiency Is Associated With Higher Postoperative…
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Women Have Muscle Imbalance With Patellofemoral Pain.
This article found that women with pain in the front of the knee have a muscle imbalance with the big muscle on the outside of the leg being stronger than the muscle on the inside. Good thing there are treatments for this type of issue with the knee. ~ Dr. Broussard Vastus Lateralis Motor Unit…