Category: Back Pain & Sciatica
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Obesity, Physical Inactivity, Inflammation and Low Back Pain
People who are obese, and lack physical activity have more body inflammation. In a recent article published in Spine, they suggest that the inflammation that is associated with obesity and inactivity may be an underlying cause of low back pain. ~ Dr. Broussard Exploration of the Inter-Relationships Between Obesity, Physical Inactivity, Inflammation, and Low Back Pain…
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Unstable Shoes and Low Back Disability
Unstable shoes like the Masai Barefoot Technique can help to reduce lower back disability and improve range of motion. Effects and underlying mechanisms of unstable shoes on chronic low back pain: a randomized controlled trial Clinical Rehabilitation Juan Francisco Lisón Abstract Objective: To investigate the effects that wearing unstable shoes has on disability, trunk muscle activity,…
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Does Adult Scoliosis Cause Physical or Social Impairment?
“Although many patients with adult scoliosis have pain and dysfunction, there appears to be a large group that has no marked physical or social impairment.” Adult scoliosis: prevalence, SF-36, and nutritional parameters in an elderly volunteer population. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2005 May 1;30(9):1082-5. Schwab F1, Dubey A, Gamez L, El Fegoun AB, Hwang K,…
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Hip Bone Connected To The Back Bone
I see this finding regularly….Hip joint pain, morning stiffness, and pain with hip internal rotation were more common among older adults with chronic low back pain. ~ Dr. Broussard Hip Symptoms, Physical Performance, and Health Status in Older Adults With Chronic Low Back Pain: A Preliminary Investigation July 2018 Volume 99, Issue 7, Pages 1273–1278…
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The Role of Magnesium in Neurological Disorders
There is strong data to suggest a role for magnesium in migraine and depression, and emerging data to suggest a protective effect of magnesium for chronic pain, anxiety, and stroke. Nutrients 2018, 10(6), 730; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu10060730 Anna E. Kirkland Abstract: Magnesium is well known for its diverse actions within the human body. From a neurological standpoint,…
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Injured veteran credits chiropractic with saving him from opioid addiction
Jane K. Martinez, Contributor Published 7:00 a.m. ET July 10, 2018 SOMERVILLE — At just 19-years-old, Joseph Faro of Bridgewater was robbed of his lifelong dream in the blink of an eye. He tries not to see it that way and, at 27 now, he is adjusting to life as a civilian, future accountant and…
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Neck and Back Pain Prognosis Using Chiropractic Treatment
This paper says you have a 90% chance of being helped with chiropractic treatment for your neck and back problems withing 6 weeks. They also say you have a 10% chance of experiencing a “rapid complete recovery”. ~ Dr. Broussard Long-term trajectories of patients with neck pain and low back pain presenting to chiropractic care:…
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Sit-To-Stand Testing For Functional Impairment
If you can go from the seated to the standing position 5 times in 10.4 seconds or less, there is no objective functional impairment due to lumbar degenerative disease. No impairment: 0 – 10.4 seconds Mild impairment: 10.5 – 15.2 seconds Moderate impairment: 15.3 – 22.0 seconds Severe impairment: Greater than 22.0 seconds ~…
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Does Gabapentin Help Back Pain Or Sciatica?
This paper concludes that anticonvulsants are ineffective for back pain or sciatic symptoms and that gabapentin has a higher risk for adverse events. ~ Dr. Broussard Anticonvulsants in the treatment of low back pain and lumbar radicular pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis Oliver Enke, Heather A. New, Charles H. New, Stephanie Mathieson, Andrew J.…
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Does Kinesio Taping® Help Back Pain?
This study found that Kinesio Taping® DOES NOT HELP back pain any more than any other intervention, and the authors said they do not support the use of Kinesio Taping® in clinical practice for patients with chronic back pain. ~ Dr. Broussard Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2018 Jun 26. doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000002756. [Epub ahead of print] Effectiveness of…