Category: Back Pain & Sciatica
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Is Lumbar Fusion Necessary for Chronic Low Back Pain Associated with Degenerative Disk Disease?
In an effort to answer the question, “Is lumbar fusion necessary for chronic lower back pain that is associated with degenerative disc disease?”, the authors of a paper published in the journal World Neurosurgery found that surgery is not better than nonoperative treatment. ~ Dr. Broussard Is Lumbar Fusion Necessary for Chronic Low Back Pain…
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In this article, the authors sought to find out if chiropractic care influenced strength, balance and endurance in active-duty military personnel with back pain. They concluded from this study that active duty military personnel receiving chiropractic care showed improved strength and endurance and reduced lower back pain. ~ Dr. Broussard Effects of Chiropractic Care on…
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Epidural Corticosteroid Injections for Sciatica
An article published in the journal SPINE, reviewed the efficacy and safety of epidural steroid injections for sciatica. The authors found that ESIs are effective in the short-term, but the safety is still uncertain. ~ Dr. Broussard Epidural Corticosteroid Injections for Sciatica An Abridged Cochrane Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Oliveira, Crystian B. PhD SPINE: November…
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Myths about back pain that make it worse
Kathryn O’Connell | September 16, 2020 Is your sedentary time racking up during the pandemic? Spending more time on Zoom calls? More time catching up on Netflix series? Less time exercising? Then you might be one of nearly 65 million American adults who has experienced a recent episode of back pain. Back problems are among…
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Chiropractic Manipulation Helps Physical Therapy with Pinched Nerves in the Back
Lumbar radiculopathy is a condition where back pain radiates down the leg(s). The number one cause of lumbar radiculopathy is a disc herniation. In an article published in The American Journal of Medicine, the authors concluded that spinal manipulation improves the results of physical therapy over a 3 month period for people suffering with lumbar…
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Spinal Manipulation Helps Low Back Herniated Discs
In an article published in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, 90.5% of patients with a herniated disc in their lower back reported to be improved in 3 months, and 88.0% were improved at 1 year. ~ Dr. Broussard. Outcomes of acute and chronic patients with magnetic resonance imaging-confirmed symptomatic lumbar disc herniations receiving…
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Association of Chronic Spine Pain and Diet Quality
Sugar in the diet is associated with a 49% increased odds of chronic spinal pain. Higher fruit, whole grain, and dairy is associated with a 20-26% lower likelihood of chronic spine pain. ~ Dr. Broussard Zick, Suzanna Mariaa,*; Murphy, Susan Lynnb; Colacino, Justinc PAIN Reports: September/October 2020 – Volume 5 – Issue 5 – p…
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12-Week Back Stabilization Program Helps Improve Strength and Reduce Pain and Disability
An article published in the Journal of Pain Relief concluded that after a 12-week back stabilization program, there was increased muscle bulk, muscle strength, reduced pain and reduced disability. I have a 12-week stabilization program at my website HERE. At the top of that page, there is a heading called Core Stabilization Exercises. I have…
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Sciatica Caused By Herniated Disc Helped By Acupuncture
In an article published in the journal Pain Medicine, the authors concluded that 12 sessions of acupuncture showed short-term clinical benefits in relieving the symptoms of leg pain for patients with chronic sciatica caused by disc problems compared with sham acupuncture. The also verified that acupuncture is safe in treating chronic sciatica caused by herniated discs. ~Dr.…
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Case Report: Chiropractic Treatment Heals 2 Disc Herniations
In a case study published in the European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine, the authors document a case of a 2 herniated discs in a man that entrapped the nerves. He had severe back pain and trouble walking. They show the before and after MRIs where there was healing of the discs, with complete…