Degenerative disc disease (DDD) is a common complaint among aging adults, and is a frequent source of lower back and neck pain. As we age, the spinal discs separating the vertebrae begin to break down and degenerate, which often causes degenerative disc disease, osteoarthritis, and disc herniation. A recent case study highlighted the effectiveness of chiropractic care for an older man with degenerative disc disease.
Read MoreNot all supplements are equal when it comes to raising your vitamin D levels. A new study shows vitamin D3 supplements may be more effective than vitamin D2 for mitigating deficiency. Vitamin D deficiency has been linked to an increased risk of musculoskeletal conditions like back pain as well as autoimmune diseases, hypertension, common cancers, and infectious diseases.
Read MoreFemale athletes are two to nine times more likely to suffer from anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries than males. New research suggests that gender disparity is likely the result of body type and landing techniques. ACL injuries are an extremely common sports injury, resulting in an estimated 80-100,000 ACL repairs in the US every year.
Read MoreA new study showed that combining chiropractic cervical and thoracic spinal adjustments led to significant improvements in 94% of patients with neck pain. Chiropractors have a range of techniques at their fingertips, and research continues to investigate whether certain techniques are more effective than others for relieving neck pain. Often patients with neck pain exhibit dysfunction not just within the cervical spine in the neck, but in the thoracic spine in the upper back. For this reason, some chiropractors apply thoracic spinal adjustments in addition to cervical spinal adjustments when treating patients with neck pain.
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Read MoreCountless studies have demonstrated the benefits of exercise therapies for relieving musculoskeletal conditions like chronic back pain. Now recent research shows that spinal adjustments, commonly used by chiropractors, may actually enhance the benefits of exercise therapies for back pain. Many patients with back pain are assigned active exercises to relieve back pain, but avoid performing these exercises due to fear of movement or re-injury.
Read MoreDizziness is a common complaint after auto injury, affecting between 15-25% of patients with whiplash. Within the neck are tiny sensory receptors called muscle spindles working with a number of reflexes to stabilize the head and eyes.
Read MoreEating kale, broccoli, and other cruciferous vegetables could help to prevent the progression of osteoarthritis, a new study from the UK suggests. Researchers from the University of East Anglia found that cruciferous vegetables contain a chemical compound called sulforaphane, which blocks enzymes causing the destruction of cartilage by intercepting a key molecule tied to inflammation. Lead researcher Professor Ian Clark and colleagues also studied the effects of the chemical compound on lab mice with osteoarthritis.
Read MoreMassage therapy may be more effective than exercise therapy alone for multiple sclerosis, according to a new study published in the journal Clinical Rehabilitation. Multiple sclerosis is a chronic disease that involves an immune system attack on the central nervous system (including the spine, brain, and optic nerves). This process disrupts communication within the central nervous system, resulting in an array of physical and mental symptoms.
Read MoreMany older adults with back pain hesitate to depend on pain medications for managing their symptoms. Although drugs can provide temporary relief, they can carry a number of unwanted side effects and may even complicate treatment plans for aging seniors with multiple health problems.
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