Category: Neck Pain
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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…
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Leaning Forward During Smartphone Use May Cause ‘Text Neck’
By Carolyn Crist April 18, 2017 (Reuters Health) – Spine surgeons are noticing an increase in patients with neck and upper back pain, likely related to poor posture during prolonged smartphone use, according to a recent report. Some patients, particularly young patients who shouldn’t yet have back and neck issues, are reporting disk hernias and…
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The Effectiveness and Harms of Spinal Manipulation Therapy
The Effectiveness and Harms of Spinal Manipulative Therapy for the Treatment of Acute Neck and Lower Back Pain: A Systematic Review Evidence-based Synthesis Program Investigators: Paul G Shekelle, MD, PhD, Neil M Paige, MD, MSHS, Isomi M Miake-Lye, BA, Jessica M Beroes, BS, Marika Suttorp Booth, MS, and Roberta Shanman, MS. Back pain and neck pain are among…
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Rx for Pain Patients Who Are Obese: Recommend the Mediterranean Diet
Written by Robert Bonakdar MD, FAAFP, FACN We often see pain patients in our clinic who are obese. Many of them did not start their pain journey this way, and there is emerging evidence that pain, in addition to changing activity, can also change dietary patterns. In addition, the stress of chronic pain combined with…
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Tai Chi and Neck Exercises Help Chronic Pain In The Neck
A study in the Journal of Pain found that Tai Chi and regular neck exercises both worked equally well in helping patients with chronic neck pain and helping to improve quality of life. J Pain. 2016 Sep;17(9):1013-27. doi: 10.1016/j.jpain.2016.06.004. Epub 2016 Jun 23. Lauche R Abstract This study aimed to test the efficacy of Tai Chi for…
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People With Chronic Neck Pain Walk With a Stiffer Spine
In the Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, I read an article that made a correlation between neck pain and the stiffness of one’s spine while walking. The authors concluded, “Reduced rotation of the trunk during gait may have long term consequences on spinal health.” Sometimes my patients ask why I address the spine when…
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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…