Category: Back Pain & Sciatica
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Sacroiliac Joint Pain Responds To Manipulation Therapy and Exercise
A lot of people who complain of lower back pain actually suffer from sacroiliac joint dysfunction. This paper suggests that manipulation therapy and exercise help in reducing pain and disability in patients with sacroiliac joint problems. You can click on the Full Text PDF link to get a description of the exercises they used. ~…
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Acetaminophen Fails in Back Pain
by Nancy Walsh, Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today July 23, 2014 The use of acetaminophen for acute low-back pain was no more effective than placebo, with similar times to recovery regardless of whether the drug was taken regularly or as needed, a large randomized trial found. Among patients who took acetaminophen on a regular schedule, median time…
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Myofascial Release Reduces Pain and Improves ROM in the Thoracic Spine
Myofascial release is a technique used on muscles to help lenghen them. When used on the muscles between the shoulder blades, it helps to improve range of motion and reduce pain. ~ Dr. Broussard Immediate biomechanical, systemic, and interoceptive effects of myofascial release on the thoracic spine: A randomised controlled trial Journal of Bodywork and…
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Why Sleepless Nights Can Mean More Painful Days
Being able to sleep is a very important factor in relieving someone’s pain. If they can’t sleep, they can’t heal. This is why I sometimes insist on very frequent treatments for people that are in pain that can’t sleep through the night because of their pain. ~ Dr. Broussard By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY,…
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What is the impact of back pain over time?
Published Monday 14 January 2019 By Maria Cohut Most people struggle with back pain at some point, and its effects on the quality of life can be far-reaching. A new study looks at the outcomes of different types of back pain over time in a representative cohort. Past research has shown that back pain — specifically lower back pain…
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Proposal of a New Exercise Protocol for Scoliosis
In the December issue of Medicine, Jin Young Ko, MD describes a new exercise protocol that is designed to help scoliosis. If I have ever prescribed spinal stabilization exercises for your back pain or sciatica, you will notice that these exercises are very familiar, but Dr. Ko uses just one side only. He refers to the exercises as asymmetric…
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Spinal Manipulation Better Than Acupuncture and Traction for Herniated Disc in the Low Back
This study found that oblique pulling spinal manipulation was better than acupuncture and traction for helping a herniated disc in the lower back. ~ Dr. Broussard Comparison Between Oblique Pulling Spinal Manipulation and Other Treatments for Lumbar Disc Herniation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis JMPT November–December, 2018 Volume 41, Issue 9, Pages 771–779 Zhuomao Mo,…
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Back Pain and Balance
This review suggests that people with back pain have poor balance compared to healthy people, and that in fact, balance could be a marker of improvement during a course of treatment. ~ Dr. Broussard Is standing balance altered in individuals with chronic low back pain? A systematic review Yevgeniy Berenshteyn, Kelsey Gibson, Gavin C. Hackett,…
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What Medical Conditions May Predispose One to Back Pain?
An article published in the journal BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders concluded that 1) arthritis, 2) high blood pressure, 3) coronary artery disease, and 4) general poor health were associated with chronic lower back pain. ~ Dr. Broussard Do medical conditions predispose to the development of chronic back pain? A longitudinal co-twin control study of middle-aged males…
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BACK PAIN: What Put’s Middle-Aged Women at Risk?
A study published in the journal Spine, determined that obesity, depressive symptoms, low-education status, and lack of vigorous physical activity are associated with higher risk of frequent back pain among women in their mid-50 s. The authors said that targeting these risk factors may lessen the burden of back pain. Read Abstract