More (moderate) evidence for the use of c-SMT for cervical radiculopathy. “There was moderate level evidence to support the immediate effectiveness of cervical spine manipulation in treating people with cervical radiculopathy. The safety of cervical manipulation cannot be taken as…
Awhile back we had a good discussion of the relevance of regional interdependence and posture. +1 for both according to this study “The addition of forward head posture correction to a functional restoration program seemed to positively affect disability, 3-dimensional…
Chronic Pain and Obesity: Exercise recommendations for Active Living Obese persons, general and specific musculoskeletal pain is common. Emerging evidence suggests that obesity modulates pain via several mechanisms such as mechanical loading, inflammation, and psychological status. Pain in obesity contributes…
Global, regional, and national incidence, prevalence, and years lived with disability for 310 diseases and injuries, 1990–2015: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2015 “Lower back and neck pain was the leading global cause of disability…
Sadly, I’ve recently seen a few patients with a history of childhood abuse. Each patient has chronic low back pain and widespread hyperalgesia. I wondered whether childhood abuse is a predictor for reduced pain thresholds and chronic pain. I found…
Thought the members of this group would be interested in this video. Scott Haldeman’s McAndrew’s Lecture in Washington in February 2015. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HxTCdx44C8… it’s an hour long. #science #chiropractor #chiropractic #research #education #evidence based #patient centered #interprofessional #collaborative #rehabilitation #public health…
J Phys Ther Sci. 2015 Jan;27(1):195-7.“Application of the SMI and SMFR to persons with short hamstrings resulted in immediate increases in flexibility of the hamstring. However, we could see that the SMI technique was more effective.” #science #chiropractor #chiropractic #research…
Best Practices for Chiropractic Care of Children: A Consensus UpdatePlease share with other chiropractors and primary care health care professionals as to what constitutes evidence informed clinical chiropractic practice for kids < 18 years old. “Chiropractic care is the most…
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Trial of Pregabalin for Acute and Chronic Sciatica Recent PhD recipient and chiropractor, Stephanie Mathieson, has had her ground breaking work published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM). The journal boasts an impact factor of over 59, with…