October 6, 2020
In the last five years, awareness and use of complementary and alternative therapies has skyrocketed among both patients and practitioners. This study evaluated the use of such therapies in a sample of rheumatological conditions. The conditions included were osteoarthrits, rheumatoid… Continue Reading…
April 14, 2020
The relationship between TMJ pain and whiplash injuries has gained much attention in the last few years, and two new studies provide some more information on this problem. The first study1 examined the relationship between accident mechanics and TMJ symptoms in… Continue Reading…
October 5, 2020
For years, we’ve known that there are a few factors that increase the risk of injury after a rear-end collision. Numerous studies have shown that women are more likely to be injured than men, and poorly adjusted or badly designed… Continue Reading…
October 5, 2020
The goal of this study was to compare whiplash patients to patients with fibromyalgia and non-traumatic neck pain, and to determine if there was a particular pain pattern unique to whiplash patients. Of the subjects, 47 had whiplash, 21 had… Continue Reading…
October 6, 2020
Over ¾ of adult Americans experience lower back pain at some point in their lives, and nearly 1 in 5 experience it each year, making it important to determine which treatments are most effective. This double-blind study looked at the… Continue Reading…
October 6, 2020
This study evaluated 15 whiplash patients with balance disorders by means of computerized static posturography, before and after acupuncture treatment. These patients were compared to another group of 17 whiplash patients who were treated with drugs and physiotherapy. Acupuncture treatment… Continue Reading…
October 18, 2020
In this study, researchers performed magnetic resonance angiography on 61 patients admitted to a hospital with cervical spine trauma. The authors found that “complete disruption of blood flow through the vertebral artery was demonstrated…in 12 of the 61 patients (19.7%).”… Continue Reading…
October 6, 2020
Back pain is the leading reason people seek out the assistance of a chiropractor. A chiropractor as can help both with both pain management, and by improving the alignment of the back, they can help prevent future episodes of pain.… Continue Reading…
October 5, 2020
There is a wide range of whiplash symptoms. The most common, of course, are neck pain and headache, but a substantial percentage of patients report other, more difficult to understand problems as well. Some of these symptoms include dizziness; problems… Continue Reading…
December 15, 2019
Dozens of studies over the last few years have shown us that most chronic pain from auto injuries is a result of injury to the ligaments of the spine. These injuries most often occur in the facet capsular ligaments, but… Continue Reading…