Archive for the 2013
Chiropractic manipulation
of the spine is well documented, and evidence strongly supports its
benefits for many musculoskeletal conditions of the neck, midback, low
back, pelvis, and extremities. Less evidence has been published about
visceral manipulation. So what are there benefits of visceral
manipulation, if any?A 2013 study reported that females with
lower urinary tract symptoms [..]
Whiplash
(or the rapid acceleration forwards followed by deceleration or sudden
stopping of the moving head during the whiplash event) occurs at a speed
that is so fast, we can’t prepare for it. In other words, by the time
it takes us to voluntarily contract a muscle to guard ourselves against
injury, that rapid forward/backwards [..]
Fibromyalgia
(FM) is a very challenging condition to both diagnose and treat since
there are different clinical signs and symptoms unique to each patient's
case. Therefore, the diagnosis is made by excluding other
possibilities. To make matters even more challenging, there are
“primary” and “secondary” types of FM, or those who develop FM for no [..]
Last month, we covered what Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is, its symptoms, causes, who is at risk, and how it's diagnosed. This month, we’ll center our focus on CTS treatment.How is CTS treated?
For the best success, treatment should begin as early as possible.
Unfortunately, most people wait a long time before they get to [..]
Headaches
come in several different sizes, shapes, and colors, so to speak. In
fact, if you search “headache classification,” you will find the IHS
(International Headache Society) 152-page manual (PDF) lists MANY
different types of headaches! Last month, we discussed migraine
headaches. This month, we’ll talk about the other headache types. So WHY
is this [..]
Low back pain
(LBP) accounts for over 3 million emergency department visits per year
in the United States alone. Worldwide, LBP affects approximately 84% of
the general population, so eventually almost EVERYONE will have lower
back pain that requires treatment! There is evidence dating back to the
early Roman and Greek eras that indicates back [..]
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Part 1, we discussed dietary approaches for the cancer patient and
started the discussion of the use of dietary supplementation to optimize healing for the cancer patient with the understanding that these approaches DO NOT
replace appropriate conventional cancer treatments but rather, enhance
the health of the cancer patient during the treatment process. This [..]
Whiplash—or WAD (whiplash associated disorders)—is
an injury caused by the rapid movement of the neck and head. This is
the net result of the “classic” motor vehicle collision, though other
injury models (like slips and falls) can result in similar injuries.
Previously, we listed basic facts, of which one was that patients had
better results [..]
Fibromyalgia
(FM) is truly a challenging condition to manage, as anyone with this
condition will attest to! In the past, we’ve discussed many management
strategies, including dietary suggestions. Although much of the
nutritional information available about FM management is not supported
by a lot of “scientific study,” the National Institute of Health through
the NCCAM [..]
WHAT is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)?
CTS occurs when pressure is applied to the median nerve which travels
from the neck, through the shoulder, upper arm, elbow, forearm, and
through the carpal tunnel where the “pinch” is located. The median nerve
innervates most of the palm of the hand, the thumb, the index finger,
middle [..]