Chiropractic News and Research by ChiroNexus

How Long Does it Take to Recover From Whiplash?

January 3, 2014

One of the most common questions asked by anyone suffering from whiplash or another auto injury is, "How long do I need to recover?" The answer to that question depends largely on the severity of your injury, as well as individual characteristics like age, mental health, and occupation. For instance one new study suggests that patients with grade I or II whiplash injury can expect to experience significant relief of their symptoms within a year of their injury.

Top 10 Chiropractic Studies of 2013

December 30, 2013

Here are the top 10 chiropractic research studies of 2013. 1. Immediate Benefits of Chiropractic Visible on MRI: For the first time, researchers used MRI to document changes in spinal gapping immediately after a chiropractic adjustment. 2.

7 New Year's Resolutions for a Healthy Spine

December 27, 2013

With the New Year just around the corner, now's the time to start thinking about how you can make meaningful changes to your life for better health. Here are seven steps you can take to improve the health of your spine and your overall wellness. Get at least 30 minutes of daily exercise.

Pilates for Back Pain

December 26, 2013

The growth in yoga and Pilates in the past decade has sparked a series of research studies on the effects of the mind-body practices on the spine and joints. Although yoga has proven to be effective for back pain, the results on Pilates have been more mixed.

Laser Therapy Soothes Shoulder Impingement

December 23, 2013

New research demonstrates the effectiveness of laser therapy for shoulder impingement syndrome. Researchers compared the effects of low laser therapy to ultrasound therapy for treating subacromial impingement syndrome, sometimes called shoulder impingement syndrome, swimmer's shoulder or thrower's shoulder. They discovered that low laser therapy was as effective as ultrasound in alleviating symptoms of shoulder impingement syndrome.

Gut Bacteria Linked to Arthritis

December 20, 2013

Scientists have discovered a potential new cause of rheumatoid arthritis: your gut. The microbiota in your gut helps to crowd out infectious germs and digest food.

Why You Crave Christmas Cookies

December 18, 2013

Holiday treats got you giving into temptation? Blame the sugar in the cookies, not the fat. A new study shows that despite the fact that our culture has demonized fat, sugar is a more potent source of food cravings. Researchers tracked the brain activity of 106 high-school students as they consumed chocolate milkshakes.

What's the Right

December 16, 2013

Patients new to chiropractic often wonder, "How long will it take to recover from an episode of back or neck pain?" While the answer is highly individual, a team of researchers sought to see whether there were any general trends in how quickly patients recover from back pain when under chiropractic care. A new study published in the Spine Journal examined patients' dose responses to chiropractic adjustments for chronic lower back pain. Dose response helps doctors understand how much of a specific treatment is needed for relief.

5 Migraine Treatments to Avoid

December 13, 2013

At least five of the most common medical treatments for migraines are unnecessary and potentially risky, argued the American Headache Society (AHS) in the November/December issue of the journal Headache. After performing a meta-analysis of the research and consensus of its members, the AHS recommended that patients and doctors think twice before using the following five treatments: Brain scans in people with stable headaches that meet the criteria for migraine. CT-scans should not be used when MRI is available. MRI can pick up on more conditions causing headache than CT-scans and does not expose patients to radiation. Surgery.

Christmas May Make You Sick, Researchers Warn

December 11, 2013

The season to be jolly can easily turn into the season to be stressed and sick, health researchers at University of Birmingham are warning. Getting less sleep, more alcohol and poor dietary choices, a breakdown in usual routines, and pressure to be the perfect host "can all combine to create a very real risk" of illness around the holidays. Earlier research has shown that smaller stressful events can lead to the same negative health consequences caused by major events like grief, job loss or serious illness.