Category: Chiropractic
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Spinal Manipulation for Back and Neck Pain: Does It Work?
Spinal Manipulation: A Valid Technique? In her office at McMaster University in Toronto, Anita Gross, MSc, has logged paper after paper showing that spinal manipulation can help control neck pain. “The evidence keeps growing and growing,” she says. Gross, a physiotherapist and associate professor of rehabilitation science, helped write a 2015 Cochrane review of the…
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Chiropractic Manipulation or Medication for Low Back Pain?
3/6/17 By Andrew Moeller Pain medication is a common and convenient treatment for lower back pain. But easier is not always better, as a recent study suggests that spinal manipulation may provide more relief than at least one popular pain medication. Published in the journal Spine, the recent study suggests that treating acute, non-specific lower…
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The Beginners Guide to Chiropractic by Dr Heidi Haavik [Video]
ABOUT DR HEIDI HAAVIK: Dr Heidi Haavik is a chiropractor and a neurophysiologist who has worked in the area of human neurophysiology for over 15 years. Heidi has a PhD in human neurophysiology from the University of Auckland. https://youtu.be/kg8oHdsnyE8 YouTube Video Link
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Manipulative Therapy Is Most Frequently Used CAM Modality for Headache/Migraine Sufferers
This article said that the most frequently used CAM modality among all headache/migraine sufferers was manipulative therapy, herbal supplementation and mind-body therapy. The top 3 reasons for using CAM for headache were general wellness, improving overall health, and reducing stress. Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use Among US Adults With Headache or Migraine: Results From the…
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Chiropractic Manipulation Plus Strengthening Exercises Helps Humped Posture
This study concluded that chiropractic manipulative therapy with exercises are best for posture correction ~ Dr. Broussard Chiropractic manipulative therapy of the thoracic spine in combination with stretch and strengthening exercises, in improving postural kyphosis in woman – Full Text Health SA Gesondheid Volume 21, December 2016, Pages 303-308 Abstract Purpose This study serves to…
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Knucke Cracking May Not Cause Arthritis
One of the hallmarks of arthritis is a reduction of the cartilage in the joint space. This study compared habitual knuckle crackers with non-knuckle crackers. The looked at the thickness of their finger cartilage and hand grip strength. They found the opposite of what you might think. The habitual knuckle crackers actually hand thicker joint…
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What Therapies Are Effective For Neck Pain From Whiplash?
This study suggests that mobilization, manipulation, and clinical massage are effective interventions for the management of neck pain. All of these therapies are offered at my office for the treatment of whiplash. Spine J. 2016 Dec;16(12):1598-1630. doi: 10.1016/j.spinee.2015.08.024. Epub 2015 Dec 17. Are manual therapies, passive physical modalities, or acupuncture effective for the management of…
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Is Chiropractic Treatment For Teens With Back Pain Safe?
This study suggests that a treatment that chiropractors use, lumbar thrust manipulation, along with exercise for the treatment of low back pain in teens is a safe therapy. They suggest more studies to determine the effectiveness. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2016 May;46(5):391-8. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2016.6366. Epub 2016 Apr 6. Lumbar Thrust Manipulation and Exercise for…
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Mayo Clinic Answers A Question About Spinal Manipulation
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Spinal Manipulation Techniques Differ Among Practitioners Liza Torborg April 19, 2016 DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What happens during a spinal adjustment? Can professionals other than chiropractors safely do spinal adjustments? ANSWER: Chiropractors commonly perform spinal adjustments, also known as spinal manipulation. But, osteopathic doctors, physical therapists and medical doctors may provide the service, as…