Author: Andre Broussard, D.C.
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Consider Acupuncture for Chronic Sciatica Due to a Herniated Disc
As part of the article’s conclusions, the authors stated, “Acupuncture should be considered as a potential treatment option for patients with chronic sciatica from a herniated disk.” ~ Dr. Broussard October 23, 2024 Acupuncture vs Sham Acupuncture for Chronic Sciatica From Herniated Disk TAKE-HOME MESSAGE This randomized clinical trial evaluated the efficacy and safety of…
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Electroacupuncture May Help People With Nonspecific Back Pain
In an article published in Cureus, the authors reported that electroacupuncture seems to help better than regular acupuncture for people with back pain. ~ Dr. Broussard Efficacy of Electroacupuncture Compared to Standard and Manual Needling Therapy for Nonspecific Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Cureus. 2024 Oct 28;16(10):e72577. doi: 10.7759/cureus.72577. eCollection 2024 Oct.…
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Structured Run-Walk Program May Help Lower Back Pain
This Exercise May Help Lower Back Pain, No Special Equipment Needed — Carefully structured run-walk program proves mettle in small trial by John Gever, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today October 8, 2024 Adults younger than age 45 with chronic, nonspecific lower back pain saw significant pain relief with a structured run-walk program in a randomized trial.…
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Activity May Prevent Back Pain From Getting Worse
An article published in the British Medical Journal found that if people could just move around a little more than just being sedentary, their back pain did not get as bad as people who are more sedentary. ~ Dr. Broussard Effects of reducing sedentary behaviour on back pain, paraspinal muscle insulin sensitivity and muscle fat…
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Long-Term Effects of Acupuncture for Chronic Neck Pain
September 12, 2024 Long-Term Effects of Individualized Acupuncture for Chronic Neck Pain Annals of Internal Medicine TAKE-HOME MESSAGE This randomized clinical trial involving 683 participants evaluated the effects of acupuncture on chronic neck pain. Participants received either high- or low-sensitive acupuncture or sham acupuncture. The primary outcome was a change in the pain score on…
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Abdominal Fat Linked With Chronic Pain
MRI-Derived Abdominal Adipose Tissue Linked to Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain Edited by Lora McGlade September 11, 2024 TOPLINE: MRI-derived abdominal adipose tissue is linked to chronic musculoskeletal pain in multiple sites. The association is stronger in women, suggesting sex differences in fat distribution and hormones. METHODOLOGY: Researchers used data from the UK Biobank, a large population-based…
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Beer, Cider and Gout
In an article published in the Rheumatology section of the Journal of the American Medical Association, the authors found that drinking alcoholic beverages, especially beer or cider, is associated with a higher risk of gout, for both men and women. ~ Dr. Broussard Consumption of Total and Specific Alcoholic Beverages and Long-Term Risk of Gout…
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Best Supplement For Troublesome Acne
By Katie Robinson Fact-checked by Hale Goetz Published August 27, 2024 Key Takeaways Patients with acne are often deficient in omega-3 fatty acids, according to a prospective intervention study. Participants with mild to moderate acne who increased their intake of this essential nutrient for 16 weeks reported improvements in their skin appearance. While further studies are…
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Adding Spinal Mobilization To Scoliosis Treatment Sessions May Be Beneficial
In an article published in the Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, the authors concluded that adding spinal mobilisation to treatment sessions can effectively reduce the magnitude of curvature and improve scoliosis-related problems in the short term. ~ Dr. Broussard Effects of spinal mobilisation in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: A randomised controlled trial J Paediatr Child…
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Why Sitting Is Bad For You
Sitting down for brief periods can help us recover from stress or recuperate from exercise. But nowadays, our lifestyles make us sit much more than we move around. Are our bodies built for such a sedentary existence? Murat Dalkilinç investigates the hidden risks of sitting down. (YouTube link: https://youtu.be/wUEl8KrMz14) Story Source