Category: Neck Pain
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Safety of Chiropractic Care vs Medical Care for Older Adults with Neck Pain
In an article published in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, the authors compared the side-effects of older adults receiving chiropractic care versus medical care using prescription medication. They found that treatment with chiropractic care had lower rates of adverse reactions and people taking prescription medications were at a higher risk of adverse reactions.…
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Impact of Chiropractic Care on Opioid Use for Noncancer Spine Pain
In this article, the authors found that the earlier people with spine-related pain can receive chiropractic services, the greater chance that they will not receive prescription opioids. ~Dr. Broussard Impact of chiropractic care on opioid use for noncancer spine pain: systematic review and meta-analysis Emary, Peter C PAIN Reports 11(1):e1374, February 2026. | DOI: 10.1097/PR9.0000000000001374…
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Chiropractic Type Manipulations Are Effective In Reducing Neck Pain and Disability
This article published in the British Medical Journal found that Multimodal treatment (the combined use of two or more musculoskeletal manipulations) is the most effective intervention for reducing both neck pain intensity and neck disability. Manipulation is the most effective for improving cervical range of motion. ~ Dr. Broussard Effectiveness of musculoskeletal manipulations in patients…
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Electroacupuncture May Help Chronic Neck Pain
In the Journal of Pain Research, the authors found that electroacupuncture helped people with chronic neck pain. The relief that they experienced was beyond what they expected if it was a placebo treatment. ~ Dr. Broussard Clinical Efficacy of Electroacupuncture in the Treatment of Chronic Neck Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial J Pain Res. 2025…
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Chiropractic Manipulation and Neck Pain
In the journal Systematic Reviews, the authors reviewed the medical literature to evaluate the safety and efficacy of spinal manipulation in the treatment of acute (new onset) neck pain. The reported that the medical evidence supports using spinal manipulation as an effective and safe intervention for reducing pain, improving range of motion, and reducing pain…
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Inactivity is the most important unhealthy lifestyle factor for pain severity in older adults with pain
Physical inactivity is the most important unhealthy lifestyle factor for pain severity in older adults with pain: A SHARE-based analysis of 27,528 cases from 28 countries Musculoskeletal Science and Practice Volume 76, April 2025, 103270 Rodrigo Núñez-Cortés Highlights Physical inactivity had the highest odds ratio for severe pain in older adults. Sleep issues, smoking, and…
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Epidural Steroid Shots for Back Pain Have Limited Efficacy, Review Shows
— Promising benefits in some situations, but mixed results in others by Judy George, Deputy Managing Editor, MedPage Today February 12, 2025 Key Takeaways Epidural steroid shots for back pain had mixed results, an AAN review showed. The treatment demonstrated promising short-term benefits for radiculopathy patients. In other situations, benefits were unclear or limited. Epidural…
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Exercise Therapy Is Good For Spinal Arthritis
An article published in the Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation shows that exercise therapy is s an effective strategy for improving disease control and symptom relief in patients with spinal arthritis. ~ Dr. Broussard Effects of Exercise Therapy in Axial Spondyloarthritis: A Systematic Review, Meta-analysis, and Meta-regression of Randomized Trials Archives of Physical Medicine…
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Long-Term Effects of Acupuncture for Chronic Neck Pain
September 12, 2024 Long-Term Effects of Individualized Acupuncture for Chronic Neck Pain Annals of Internal Medicine TAKE-HOME MESSAGE This randomized clinical trial involving 683 participants evaluated the effects of acupuncture on chronic neck pain. Participants received either high- or low-sensitive acupuncture or sham acupuncture. The primary outcome was a change in the pain score on…
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Office Employees Should Shift Their Posture Often For Relief
Office employees who sit in an office all day are advised to shift their posture in order to buffer the effects on perceived discomfort at the neck, shoulder, upper back and lower back. ~ Dr. Broussard Effects of Postural Shifting Frequency on Perceived Musculoskeletal Discomfort During 1-Hour Sitting in Office Workers Journal of Manipulative &…