Choose Chiropractic FIRST for Low Back Pain
When it comes to a condition like low back pain, does it matter what type of healthcare provider a patient initially visits for treatment? A study published in 2015 looked at this question and found that the type of healthcare provider a patient initially consulted had a dramatic effect on both their short-term and long-term prognosis. In the study, researchers monitored 719 patients with low back pain, 403 of whom initially...
Chiropractic Care of the Elderly with Neck Pain
One-in-five adults over the age of 70 suffer from neck pain, which can dramatically affect their overall quality of life. So how effective is chiropractic care for a senior’s neck pain? A 2019 study published in the journal Chiropractic & Manual Therapies surveyed 288 Australian chiropractors and found that individuals over 65 years of age account for nearly a third (28.5%) of total patient volume. Of these elderly patients, nearly half (46%)...
Who Gets Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Though carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) affects 4% of the population, some individuals have a much greater risk for the condition, and several factors may need to be addressed to achieve a successful outcome. Trauma: An acute trauma, such as a bone fracture, can lead to CTS. However, repetitive stress injuries are more commonly associated with the condition. Anatomy: Not all wrists are equal, and some individuals, especially biological women, may have a...
Hip Bursitis and Management Strategies
Hip pain is a common complaint that can arise from many different sources including the spine, pelvis, and the knee. Greater Trochanteric Bursitis or gluteal tendonitis (GT) is a condition that occurs five-times more often in women than men, affecting one-in-four women over 50 years of age. Patients with GT experience pain in the region from the side of their hip toward the buttocks, which can make finding a comfortable sleeping...
Understanding Whiplash Associated Disorders
Whiplash associated disorders (WADs) can be a very confusing condition characterized by a myriad of symptoms stemming from a forceful, rapid back-and-forth motion of the head and neck. While this process commonly occurs during a rear-end crash, it can also arise from a slip-and-fall injury, sports injury, physical abuse, or any type of trauma involving a quick, forceful impact. To understand how this happens, let’s discuss the mechanism of injury...
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