November 26, 2019
This recent study1 examined the effects of an 8-week dance-based exercise program in a group of 10 women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA, Class III). Previous research by the same authors had found that the EDUCIZE program, developed by arthritis researchers,2 was helpful… Continue Reading…
November 20, 2019
More than 25 million people in the US suffer from migraines. Migraine headaches may occur as little as a few times a year to as many as a few times a week. During a migraine headache, the pain can be… Continue Reading…
November 18, 2019
In an article written to educate the public about back pain, the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) has suggested that patients seek chiropractic and other conservative back-pain treatment before taking more invasive measures. The article says that surgery… Continue Reading…
November 17, 2019
Two new studies have been published that examine the role of diet or exercise in headaches. The first1 was a survey given to 112 migraine sufferers. The researchers found that 70% of migraine patients felt that diet played a role in… Continue Reading…
November 7, 2019
Much of the research on whiplash injuries over the last few years has focused on the ligaments of the spine as the source of chronic pain and loss of function. Ligament injuries are problematic for two reasons: first, such injuries… Continue Reading…
October 18, 2019
Over the last few years, a consensus has emerged in the medical literature that active treatment of back pain is more successful than passive approaches, such as bed rest and medications. This is yet another study that compares the two… Continue Reading…
October 5, 2020
According to WebMD in the article titled, “Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Definition, “The carpal tunnel is bound by bones and ligaments that are about as big as the thumb. The tunnel is designed to protect one of the main nerves that… Continue Reading…
October 5, 2020
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a painful condition characterized by tingling, weakness, and numbness in the wrist and hand, and it is increasingly a reason patients seek out the expertise of a chiropractor. Traditional medical treatments include the use of wrist… Continue Reading…
October 5, 2020
200 Billion Text Messages Two hundred billion is the number of text messages sent each month in the US. Every day, adults spend more than 80 minutes on their smartphones doing tasks other than making phone calls, like web browsing… Continue Reading…
October 5, 2020
Do you have $30,000 to lose? According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, people suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) will lose this amount on average over a lifetime, due to medical costs and lost time at… Continue Reading…