September 11, 2020
This study set out to evaluate acupuncture’s effectiveness in relieving chronic neck pain, and also to assess nonspecific effects of treatment. Specific effects of acupunture generally entail the alleviation of pain by needling a specific site of the body; nonspecific… Continue Reading…
October 6, 2020
This study examined 27 patients in a private chiropractic practice who presented with neck or back pain and who had MRI-documented cervical or lumbar disc herniations that corresponded with clinical findings. “Patients were treated with a course of chiropractic care… Continue Reading…
October 6, 2020
Over the last few years, there have been increasing pressures to reduce the costs associated with treating low back pain, while, at the same time, increasing the effectiveness of that treatment. A recent study1 sums up the problem: “A growing body… Continue Reading…
October 6, 2020
The relationship between temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD) and whiplash is an area of strong debate in medical and engineering circles. Clinically, a great number of patients suffering from whiplash injuries report TMD problems; biomechanically, engineers have been unable to show… Continue Reading…
October 6, 2020
This study followed 484 Swedish citizens for 24 years, and examined the various factors that were related to chronic neck and upper limb disorders. The researchers identified the following as risk factors: “Among women overtime work, high mental workload, and… Continue Reading…