Author: Andre Broussard, D.C.
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Study Shows Spinal Alignment and Back Muscles Involved With Shoulder Problems
This study found that people with the hump-back posture with weak back muscles are at risk of experiencing reduced motion in their shoulders. Impact of spinal alignment and back muscle strength on shoulder range of motion in middle-aged and elderly people in a prospective cohort study Eur Spine J. 2014 Jul;23(7):1414-9. doi: 10.1007/s00586-014-3251-9. Epub 2014…
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East Meets West, Through Research [Video}
There’s increasing scientific evidence to suggest that alternative therapies, such as acupuncture, chiropractic care and mindfulness, provide more than a placebo response. Through cutting-edge translational research, scientists are providing data that expands our scientific understanding of human health, replacing what has been for centuries mostly anecdotal evidence. Subjecting alternative treatments to such rigorous scientific inquiry…
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Standardized Acupuncture Treatment for Peripheral Neuropathy
In this paper published in Medical Acupuncture, Alexandra Dimitrova, MD, in the Department of Neurology, Oregon Health & Science University, used a standardized approach to treating 10 consecutive patients diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy. These patients reported reduced symptom intensity, and she found improvement in their clinical signs and symptoms as well after 6 sessions. She recommended further…
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Yogurt, But Not Milk, May Lower Hip Fracture Risk
– Findings based on combination of high intake of fermented milk products and fruits, vegetables MONDAY, Dec. 18, 2017 (HealthDay News) — High intake of fermented milk products, like yogurt, in combination with a high intake of fruits and vegetables, is associated with lower hip fracture rates in women, according to a study published online…
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Back Pain and Heel Pain – Are They Connected Somehow?
In this paper, they say that the odds of having back pain was 5 times higher in people with heel pain. They mention that there could be a few reasons why, including the body mechanics, and the fact that the nerves that serve the heel come out of the spinal cord in the lower back. …
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Do Chiropractors Help With Scoliosis?
Here is a case report that shows that chiropractic care for a 12 year old girl with scoliosis was successful with 6 months of treatment in reducing her spinal curves. The conclusion of this paper states, “Early chiropractic intervention is recommended in AIS, in view of the fact that scoliosis is at an increased risk…
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Walking Just As Good As Back Exercises For Chronic Back Problems
Walking appears to be just as good as doing back exercises for your back pain. This is good news to add a variety to my back pain exercise programs ~ Dr. Broussard The effectiveness of walking versus exercise on pain and function in chronic low back pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials…
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Manual Therapy For Knee Osteoarthritis
The author of this study published in Pain Physician, concluded that, “the evidence from our study suggests that manual therapy might be effective and safe for improving pain, stiffness, and physical function in knee osteoarthritis patients…” The Effectiveness of Manual Therapy for Relieving Pain, Stiffness, and Dysfunction in Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis…
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Nut Consumption Linked With Lower Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
December 04, 2017 TAKE-HOME MESSAGE The authors of this study aimed to determine if an association exists between intake of specific types of nuts (peanuts, walnuts, other tree nuts) and cardiovascular disease. They analyzed questionnaire and outcome data from three different longitudinal cohort studies. Higher total nut consumption, peanut and other tree nut consumption, and…
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Non-Surgical Treatment Best for Hip Osteoarthritis
– NSAIDs, steroid injections, physical therapy favored by Nancy Walsh, Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today December 13, 2017 The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) has established new Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) for the management of hip osteoarthritis (OA), strongly recommending nonsurgical treatments to alleviate pain and increase mobility. These AUCs are intended to help clinicians best manage the condition,…