In a sample of adults with cLBP, virtually all with poor sleep quality prior to intervention, modest but statistically significant improvements in sleep quality were observed with both yoga and PT. Irrespective of treatment, clinically important sleep improvements at the…
Sciatica is a clinical diagnosis based on symptoms of radiating pain in one leg with or without associated neurological deficits on examination Most patients improve over time with conservative treatment including exercise, manual therapy, and pain management Imaging is not…
“Less than 20% of patients with low back pain received evidence-based information and advice from their family practitioner. Around 1 in 4 patients with low back pain received referral for imaging in family practice and 1 in 3 in emergency…
Tactile Perception of Pressure and Volitional Thrust Intensity Modulate Spinal Manipulation Dose Characteristics“Spinal manipulation thrust dosage was modulated by the chiropractors’ tactile perception of pressure and volitional intensity.” #science #chiropractor #chiropractic #research #education #evidence based #patient centered #interprofessional #collaborative #rehabilitation…
“An essential prerequisite for the survival of an organism is the ability to detect and respond to aversive stimuli. Current belief is that noxious stimuli directly activate nociceptive sensory nerve endings in the skin. We discovered a specialized cutaneous glial…
The immediate effects of cervical spine manipulation on pain and biochemical markers in females with acute non-specific mechanical neck pain: a randomized clinical trial“The results of the current study suggest that the mechanical stimuli provided through a CSM may modify…
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Clinical Course of Motor Deficits from Lumbosacral Radiculopathy Due to Disk HerniationIndividuals with motor deficits due to lumbosacral radiculopathy improve over time regardless of treatment choice. Most did not choose surgery, and almost all of these patients regained full strength…
The Triple Aim is an effort to bring attention to improving the patient experience,improving population health and reducing healthcare costs. Chronic pain, particularly chronic low back pain, is a common disabling condition with high costs and burdens to society. The…
Low back pain and its relationship with sitting behaviour among sedentary office workers“Seventy-five percent of the participants reported some level of either chronic or acute back pain. Individuals with chronic LBP demonstrated a possible trend (t-test not significant) towards more…