Category: Neck Pain
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Cost of Non-Operative Treatments for Pinched Nerves In the Neck
In order, this is what people spend on trying to treat pinched nerves in the neck before they decide to get surgery: Injections $988 Physical Therapy: $510 Bracing: $193 Chiropractic services: $193 Narcotics: $101 Gabapentin: $93 NSAIDs: $47 Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2019 Jul 1;44(13):937-942. doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000002983. Barton C Abstract STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective, observational…
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Posture Correcting Shirts/Garments Not Shown To Help Pain
Based on this review, the recommendation is for doctors NOT to recommend posture correcting garments because their use in helping pain is not supported by current evidence. ~ Dr. Broussard The use of posture-correcting shirts for managing musculoskeletal pain is not supported by current evidence – a scoping review of the literature Scandinavian Journal of…
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Pain Management Best Practices Report – 2019
In this official final report on pain management best practices by the Department of Health and Human Services US Government, they included complementary and integrative health. Specifically, they recommend acupuncture, massage and manipulative procedures, mindfulness-based stress reduction, Yoga, Tai Chi, and spirituality. ~ Dr. Broussard May 9, 2019 PAIN MANAGEMENT BEST PRACTICES INTER-AGENCY TASK FORCE…
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Mid Back Treatment Helps Neck and Arm Symptoms
Cervical radiculopathy is when a nerve is pinched in the neck, and it radiates down into the arm(s). This paper suggests that by treating the mid back with manipulation techniques, you can get some quick relief of this problem. Good news for patients who don’t want to get their “neck cracked”. ~ Dr. Broussard …
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The Effect of Manual Therapy and Exercise on Neck Pain
The results of this study suggest that we need more research, however, using manual therapy in addition to an exercise program, seems to reduce pain and improve function in people with neck pain. ~ Dr. Broussard The effect of manual therapy and stabilizing exercises on forward head and rounded shoulder postures: a six-week intervention…
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Why Sleepless Nights Can Mean More Painful Days
Being able to sleep is a very important factor in relieving someone’s pain. If they can’t sleep, they can’t heal. This is why I sometimes insist on very frequent treatments for people that are in pain that can’t sleep through the night because of their pain. ~ Dr. Broussard By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY,…
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The Head Down Generation – Text Neck!
In a recent article in Telemedicine & eHeatlh, the authors looked at questionnairs provided to university students, and they concluded that, “Within the university student population the typing position on a smartphone and time of use are associated with the presence of pain in the neck area. Read more
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What Causes Pinched Nerves in the Neck?
This study shows that of the people who developed pinched nerves in their necks, 60% of them just woke up with the pain, and about 30% of them reported a physical activity or trauma associated with their symptoms. ~ Dr. Broussard Inciting Events Associated with Cervical Radiculopathy. PM R. 2019 Jan 25. doi: 10.1002/pmrj.12089. [Epub…
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First-of-its-kind Study on Manipulation
As technology improves we are able to tell what is happening during the manipulation, and why it helps. This is a first-of-its-kind study where they took 160 x-rays in 0.8 seconds during a manipulation procedure. After the manipulation, they found that the joints in the neck improved in all ranges of motion, as well as…
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Neck Surgery and Narcotic Use
An article published in The Spine Journal found that 50% of the patients used narcotics before neck surgery, and at one year after surgery, 50% of the preoperative patients remained on narcotics. ~ Dr. Broussard Opioid use following cervical spine surgery: trends and factors associated with long-term use The Spine Journal Volume 18, Issue 11,…