Movement Pattern w/ Chiropractic & low back pain

Most that have come in to see us have heard us talk about movement patterns and muscle memory, and that chronic joint pain will have altered movement patterns. A research study from The Spine Journal (a premier orthopedic peer reviewed journal) shows chiropractic care a smoother motion pattern than exercise therapy. Exercise is still needed for chronic issues, but to get a better movement pattern chiropractic care is needed as well. Lumbar motion changes in chronic low back pain patients: a secondary analysis of data from a randomized clinical trial Mieritz, Rune M. et al. The Spine Journal , Volume 14 , Issue 11 , 2618 – 2627 “Abstract Background… Read More

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Chondroitin sulfate & glucosamine comparable to celecoxib

Study showing Supplements Glucosamine and Chondroitin as effective as Celocoxib ( a cox-2 inhibitor non-steroidal anti-inflammatoy drug) for knee arthritis. For some Glucosamine and Chondroitin do have to be taken for up to 3 months to see results.  With the side effects of cox-2 inhibitors, supplements can be a great alternative or addition to medication.     from the Annals of  Rheumatic Disease Hochberg, M. C. et al. Combined chondroitin sulfate and glucosamine for painful knee osteoarthritis: a multicentre, randomised, double-blind, non-inferiority trial versus celecoxib.Ann. Rheum. Dis. doi:10.1136/annrheumdis-2014-206792 Combined chondroitin sulfate and glucosamine for painful knee osteoarthritis: a multicentre, randomised, double-blind, non-inferiority trial versus celecoxib. Abstract Objectives To compare the efficacy… Read More

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Less pain & increased mobility after Chiropractic Adjustments

Another research study showing the effectiveness of Chiropractic. Significant less pain and increased mobility after Chiropractic Adjustments by Spinal Degeneration patients http://www.archives-pmr.org/article/S0003-9993(14)00367-0/abstract Vieira-Pellenz F, Oliva-Pascual-Vaca A, Rodriquez-Blanco C, et al. Short-term effect of spinal manipulation on pain perception, spinal mobility, and full height recovery in male subjects with degenerative disk disease: a randomized controlled trial. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2014;95:1613-19. Abstract OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the short-term effect on spinal mobility, pain perception, neural mechanosensitivity, and full height recovery after high-velocity, low-amplitude (HVLA) spinal manipulation (SM) in the lumbosacral joint (L5-S1). DESIGN: Randomized, double-blind, controlled clinical trial with evaluations at baseline and after intervention. SETTING: University-based physical therapy research… Read More

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Tablets increase neck muscle stress 3-5 times

Flexed neck with Tablet use increases stress on neck muscles 3-5 times the normal amount. “Flexed head and neck postures occur during tablet computer use and are implicated in neck pain. The mechanical demand on the neck muscles was estimated to increase 3-5 times during seated tablet computer use versus seated neutral posture, with the lowest demand in a high propped tablet position but few differences in other conditions.” Gravitational demand on the neck musculature during tablet computer use Anita N. Vasavada , Derek D. Nevins , Steven M. Monda , Ellis Hughes , David C. Lin Ergonomics Abstract Tablet computer use requires substantial head and neck flexion, which is… Read More

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Is Chiropractic safe for Older Adults

“Among Medicare beneficiaries aged 66-99 with an office visit risk for a neuromusculoskeletal problem, risk of injury to the head, neck or trunk within 7 days was 76% lower among subjects with a chiropractic office visit as compared to those who saw a primary care physician.” Risk of injury within 7 days of a chiropractic visits was lower then just going to your medical doctor where they virtually always do nothing to the actual body and prescribe pain medicine or muscle relaxers to mask the symptoms.   Study is published in 1 of the most respected orthopedic peer reviewed journals   http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25494315 Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2014 Dec 9. [Epub… Read More

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