August 12, 2019
Fear-avoidance behavior has been widely acknowledged among chronic low back pain (LBP) patients. “The central concept of these models is fear of pain, or the more specific fear that physical activities will cause (re)injury. Patients may react to these fears… Continue Reading…
October 5, 2020
Women with sciatica are more likely to have a slower recovery rate than men with the same condition. In a recent study, 28% of women had unsatisfactory outcomes after one year of treatment, compared to just 11% of men. Patients… Continue Reading…
August 11, 2019
Weight lifting can be beneficial to your back if carried out correctly. Safe training can help with pain prevention and post-injury rehabilitation. Ensure that your workout is free of muscle pain and injuries by following basic safety measures. A good… Continue Reading…
October 5, 2020
New research suggests that smoking may increase your odds of developing chronic pain including sciatica. A study surveyed 6,000 Kentucky women who were asked about their experience with pain. Women reported suffering from chronic pain conditions including sciatica, fibromyalgia, nerve… Continue Reading…
October 5, 2020
Sciatica is a relatively common medical condition, affecting an estimated 13-40% of people during their lifetime. The most common cause is a herniated disc. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is frequently used to examine patients with sciatica symptoms and lumbar-disc herniation.… Continue Reading…
October 5, 2020
Pain in the jaw area is often caused by a dislocation of the joint, known as TMJ. The pain can be caused by an injury, like an auto accident, or by long-term degeneration. Learn more about how a chiropractor can… Continue Reading…
October 5, 2020
The issue of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) injury after whiplash is a complex and controversial one. Medical studies show that a significant number of patients report the incidence of TMJ pain, while engineering studies designed to examined the motions of the… Continue Reading…
July 28, 2019
Neck pain is a common pain symptom experienced by most of us. Most neck pain begins with some kind of trauma, but sometimes the origin is difficult to identify. With all neck pain—no matter what the cause—the pain itself tells… Continue Reading…
July 22, 2019
This study assessed the effectiveness of botulinum toxin A injected in five cervical trigger points as treatment of chronic headaches stemming from a whiplash injury. Twenty-six patients, (11 men and 15 women, between 29 and 75 years old), completed the… Continue Reading…
October 5, 2020
Arthritis can cause a great deal of pain and disruption in our lives. The good news is that there are many methods of treatment which have been proven to help alleviate that pain. Browse our articles to learn more. Articles:… Continue Reading…