Category: Chiropractic
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Optimization of Chiropractic Treatment for Low Back Pain
In this article published in The Journal of Pain, Dr. Fritz and her colleagues found that in order to optimize the benefits of chiropractic spinal manipulation, it needs to be combined with exercises that activate a muscle called the multifidus. I have been prescribing multifidus muscle activating exercises to my patients since 2002. Just go…
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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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Joint Mobilization Used in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
In the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, they found that joint mobilization might be a useful adjunctive intervention in the management of CTS. ~ Dr. Broussard The Utilization of Joint Mobilization As Part of a Comprehensive Program to Manage Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Systematic Review Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics Josiah D. Sault, DPT…
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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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How Spinal Adjusting May Affect The Neuroendocrine System – Video
How spinal adjusting may affect the neuroendocrine system – interview with researcher Dr. Kesava Some patient report better sleep, improved digestion, immune system improvements, reduced stress, reduced inflammation, and overall well-being following their chiropractic or osteopathic spinal manipulation adjustments. Dr. Pete Angerilli, chiropractor interviews researcher and clinician Dr. Kesava Kovanur Sampath discussing some of his…
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Manipulation Helps Back Pain After Bypass Surgery
As some of you may know, I had heart bypass surgery earlier this year. About a month after surgery, I started getting adjusted frequently because I had mid back pain (thoracic spine) and my ribs were painful. I went to a chiropractor that provided me with treatments like in this article, and it really helped…
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Knee Pain Responds to Back and Pelvic Manipulations
In an article published in the Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, the authors found that, after just one adjustment in the back and pelvis, people with pain in the front of the knee (patellofemoral pain) had not only good pain relief, they had improved balance control as well. ~ Dr. Broussard The immediate effect…
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Back Adjustments May Help Knee Pain
Patellofemoral pain is when you have pain in the front part of your knee. This article in the Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies found that when the lumbar spine and pelvis was manipulated that people with pain in the front of their knees got some relief. ~ Dr. Broussard The immediate effect of lumbopelvic…
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Spinal Manipulation vs Spinal Manipulation with Muscle Therapy for Chronic Back Pain
In this article published in the journal Physiotherapy, the authors concluded that spinal manipulation with muscle therapy is NOT MORE EFFECTIVE than just spinal manipulation alone. ~ Dr. Broussard Effectiveness of spinal manipulation and myofascial release compared with spinal manipulation alone on health-related outcomes in individuals with non-specific low back pain: randomized controlled trial Physiotherapy…
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Lumbar Manipulation Can Improve Hip and Knee Strength
This study, published in the Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, studied other studies, and they found that after lumbar spine manipulation, the knee and hip muscles can get stronger. ~ Dr. Broussard Immediate Effects of a Single Spinal Manipulation on Lower-Limb Strength in Healthy Individuals: A Critically Appraised Topic Journal of Sport Rehabilitation Christopher Kevin Wong…