New research points to possible links among migraine, bruxism, and restless leg syndrome (RLS). In a cohort study of patients being treated for RLS, more than half of patients were found to have symptoms qualifying them for diagnoses of migraine and bruxism.
Read MoreNew research showed that chiropractic led to significant improvements for 94% of neck-pain patients, but how do chiropractic techniques compare to other conservative treatments in the management of neck pain? To answer that question, it's helpful to look back at an important study from 2003 published in the British Medical Journal. The study compared various conservative treatments and concluded that manual therapy was the most cost-effective option for neck pain. Researchers from the Netherlands were interested in evaluating not only the costs associated with manual therapy but how efficiently manual therapy delivered relief compared to other treatments. They randomly assigned 183 patients with acute neck pain to receive care from manual therapists (MT), physiotherapists (PT), or general practitioners (GP).
Read MoreResearchers have discovered that patients with whiplash injuries may share certain characteristics of those with Achilles tendonosis, which may offer insight into potential new treatments for chronic whiplash pain. The study examined the tendons of patients with whiplash, and found signs of pathological neovascularization, or the development of blood vessels in abnormal tissues, similar to what has been found in patients with Achilles tendonosis. "These findings promise that similar treatments that are now successful with Achilles tendonosis, may be effective in the [whiplash]-painful muscle insertions of the neck," wrote researchers from in Sweden and Nova Southeastern College of Osteopathic Medicine in Florida. Whiplash injuries occur when the body is subjected to shear forces which stretch, strain, and sometimes tear the ligaments, tendons, and structures of the neck, also called the cervical spine.
Read MoreSteroids may not be the key ingredient behind back pain relief from epidural steroid injections. A new literature review from John Hopkins found that steroids were no more effective than injections of any number of fluids, including anesthetics and saline, for low-back pain. Epidural steroids injections have long been used in the medical treatment of low-back pain, despite extensive research showing mixed results.
Read MoreUlnar nerve entrapment is a common cause of arm and wrist pain. The ulnar nerve is one of the three main nerves in the arm, and runs from the neck down the forearm to the hand.
Read MoreWe all know regular exercise is critical for health, but new research shows it is actually as effective as drugs for several common diseases. In a study published in the British Medical Journal, physical activity was as effective as pharmaceuticals in the prevention of diabetes and coronary heart disease, and more effective for stroke rehabilitation. Researchers suggested exercise "should be considered as a viable alternative to, or alongside drug therapy." Drug companies are required to test the safety and effectiveness of their products prior to putting them on the market, but few companies compare the effectiveness of drugs to exercise.
Read MoreAnyone who suffers from chronic conditions is probably familiar with shuffling between doctors appointments and receiving care from more than one provider. Any lack of coordination between providers is frustrating, if not expensive; repeat testing, slow processing time of paperwork, or having your medical records spread out across several clinics can decrease both the efficiency and the quality of care provided. It's no surprise then that more patients and doctors alike are seeking to establish interdisciplinary, coordinated care for patients with chronic conditions.
Read MoreCombining chiropractic with exercise therapy could improve symptoms for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to new research. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a type of lung disease that develops with the breakdown of lung tissue and the blockage of airways within the lungs. The disease is characterized by a chronic bronchitis and emphysema, and often includes symptoms like cough, shortness in breath, a tightness in the chest, and the production of mucus.
Read MorePerhaps you've always known you have a stiff shoulder, but suddenly, as you've grown older, that soreness is starting to interfere with your daily life and ability to sleep. Frozen shoulder syndrome (FSS) is a common condition among middle-aged adults, especially women. The condition occurs when the capsule around the shoulder joint tightens and thickens, restricting the range of motion in the ligaments, bones, and tendons of the shoulder.
Read MoreLaser therapy may help patients return to work sooner following whiplash injury, according to a recent study. Low-level laser therapy is a non-invasive treatment used by some chiropractors and other manual therapists to ease musculoskeletal pain. The therapy involves the delivery of the low levels of red and infrared light directly into the injured area.
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