Category: Neck Pain
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Neck Flexor Muscle Training Reduces Pain, Anxiety, and Depression
This study concluded that by strengthening the muscles in the front of the neck, it helps neck pain and the anxiety/depression associated with pain. HERE IS A YOUTUBE VIDEO that describes how to do the neck exercises. ~ Dr. Broussard Cervical flexor muscle training reduces pain, anxiety, and depression levels in patients with chronic neck…
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Vigorous Physical Activity Associated With Healthy Spinal Discs
The spinal discs have a higher water content than unhealthy discs. The discs depend on movement in order to get the water and other nutrients into themselves. Physical activity, particularly vigorous activity, is beneficial in helping maintain disc health. If the spine doesn’t move around enough, the discs will tend to dry out and degenerate.…
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Osteoarthritis could be prevented with good diet and exercise
Date: May 12, 2017 Source: University of Surrey Summary: Osteoarthritis can potentially be prevented with a good diet and regular exercise, a new expert review reports. Osteoarthritis can potentially be prevented with a good diet and regular exercise, a new expert review published in the Nature Reviews Rheumatology reports. During the expert review, researchers from the University…
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Conquering Arthritis Naturally
Mark Hyman, M.D. interviews Susan Blum, M.D. Both physicians practice Functional Medicine, and they have a very interesting discussion over their approach to helping their patients who suffer from arthritis. If you suffer from arthritis, I recommend getting Dr. Blum’s book. Story Source
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Curcumin
Curcumin is the active ingredient of turmeric, and is also found in limited amounts in ginger. It is an anti-inflammatory molecule, and similar to fish oil, it seems to be a metabolic syndrome band-aid. It has poor bioavailability and black pepper greatly enhances absorption. Summary Curcumin is the yellow pigment associated with the curry spice,…
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Isometric Neck Exercises Can Help Reduce Pain and Improve Curve In The Neck Bones
Some neck pain patients have a loss of their normal curve in the neck. This study shows that a home exercise program can help improve the curve in the neck and reduce pain. To do the exercise: Sit in an upright position and place hands behind the head. Try to push the head backward while…
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Posture Awareness Exercises, Like Tai Chi, Helps Chronic Neck Pain
People who participated in body awareness posture exercise, such as Tai Chi were able to help their chronic neck pain over a course of about 12 weeks. ~ Dr. Broussard Does Postural Awareness Contribute to Exercise-Induced Improvements in Neck Pain Intensity? A Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating Tai Chi and Neck Exercises…
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Rounded shoulders: Ways to fix ‘mom posture’
Mon 24 July 2017 By Jon Johnson Reviewed by Gregory Minnis, DPT The term rounded shoulders is used to describe a resting shoulder position that has moved forward from the body’s ideal alignment. Rounded shoulders, sometimes known as ‘mom posture,’ are part of overall bad posture, and they can get worse if left untreated. There…
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Upper Neck Problemes In Women With Chronic Migraine Headaches
In this study, they used a test that I perform in my office on headache patients. Its called the Flexion Rotation Test. What I do, is to have you lay on your back, and I gently flex your chin to your chest. Then I turn the head both ways to see if there is any…
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National clinical guidelines for non-surgical treatment of patients with recent onset neck pain or pinched nerves
For treatment of neck pain and pinched nerves, these guidelines suggest different types of supervised exercise and manual therapy; combinations of exercise and manual therapy before medicine for neck pain; acupuncture for neck pain but not pinched nerves; traction for pinched nerves; and oral NSAID (oral or topical) and Tramadol after careful consideration for neck pain and…