Chiropractic News and Research by ChiroNexus

Chiropractic Patients Missed Fewer Work Days

June 21, 2013

Research suggests that chiropractic patients have fewer disability days for back pain compared to patients under conventional care. Despite the efficacy of chiropractic for musculoskeletal conditions, many workers don't see a chiropractor because they're unaware of their insurance coverage or the low costs of chiropractic treatments, according to a new survey from ChiroCare. Many of these same workers also admitted to missing work days or making mistakes on the job due to their chronic pain.

Manual Therapy Effective for Back Pain in Older Adults

June 21, 2013

In a recent study, researchers sought to compare the effects of two different types of lumbar spinal manual therapy: thrust manipulation (TM) and non-thrust manipulation (NTM), on older adults with low-back pain. Participants were aged 55 to 88 years old. Among research about treating back pain, studies of this kind with subjects in this age range are lacking.

Musculoskeletal Disorders Leading Cause of Worker Disability

June 20, 2013

Musculoskeletal disorders like back pain and arthritis are the number one cause of worker disability in the US, according to a new report from the Council for Disability Awareness (CDA). Roughly one in three workers (34%) claiming social security benefits for disability suffered from musculoskeletal conditions, along with 30.7% of workers making private insurance claims. The annual CDA report includes data from workers claiming Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and data from 19 major insurers who cover over 32 million Americans. The report shows a continuing growth in the prevalence of musculoskeletal conditions in American workers.

Which Techniques Ease Pain from Computer Work Injury?

June 20, 2013

People who do computer work are at risk for a host of problems with pain and disability in their musculoskeletal system. Research about preventing and treating these types of work injuries is ongoing, with the hope of eliminating some of the costs associated with missed work. Myofascial pain syndrome is a chronic condition and one of the main causes of medical consultation and work disability.

Obesity is a Disease, AMA Says

June 19, 2013

[caption id="attachment_3344" align="alignleft" width="300"] Photo via Creative Commons[/caption] Obesity should be considered a medical disease, according to policymakers from the American Medical Association's House of Delegates, who voted on the new resolution on Tuesday. The delegates say their endorsement recognizing obesity as a disease could spark new treatment options and better insurance reimbursement for overweight individuals seeking to improve their health. Whether or not obesity should be categorized as a disease has sparked a controversy in the medical field, and within the AMA itself. The delegates vote goes against the recommendations from the AMA Council on Science and Public Health, who say that placing obesity in a disease status could undermine efforts for prevention and have little influence on treatment.

BPA Linked to Obesity in Girls

June 19, 2013

Here's another reason to steer clear of packaged foods and plastic bottles: a new study suggests that BPA could increase the risk of obesity in young girls. The chemical could alter children's metabolism, making it more challenging to lose weight. Researchers publishing in the journal PLoS ONE found that girls between the ages of nine and 12 who had high levels of BPA were twice as likely to be obese as girls with lower BPA levels. Bisphenol-A (BPA) is a chemical commonly found in plastic packaging, plastic bottles, and metal containers.

Straight Back Syndrome: Case Study Shows How Chiropractic Helped

June 18, 2013

A new case study demonstrates how chiropractic care can ease symptoms of straight back syndrome (SBS). SBS is a deformity characterized by a loss of the normal curvature of the upper back, or thoracic spine. The deformity reduces the diameter of the chest, compressing the heart and great vessels, pushing the hearts towards the left. Patients often present with cardiac murmurs, chest pain, tracheal compression, and mitral valve prolepse.

Vitamin C Reduces Asthma from Exercise

June 18, 2013

Exercise-induced asthma, or bronchoconstriction, causes shortness of breath, wheezing and cough. These symptoms are caused by the decline of more than 10% in forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1), caused by exercise, in patients with the condition. Studies have shown that nearly one in ten people suffer from exercise-induced bronchoconstriction.

Video: TMJ Pain Eased By Chiropractic

June 17, 2013

Many patients with whiplash, headache, and fibromyalgia develop painful jaw symptoms. These symptoms are often related to temporomandibular joint disorders, or TMD.

Despite the Heart Risks, Arthritis Still Being Treated with NSAIDs

June 17, 2013

Ongoing research has shown that using nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) increases the risk of heart attack significantly. Considering this, are doctors using alternative treatments for inflammation whenever possible? A new study has suggested that the answer to that question may be no.