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Sitting Linked to Diabetes and Earlier Death

May 30, 2013

Think your 30 minute daily workouts are enough to ward off chronic disease? Think again. Recent research shows that people who sit for most of the day, even if they exercise, have an increased risk of chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and earlier death. While any amount of exercise can reduce your risk of chronic disease, the researchers suggested that it may not be enough to ward off the ill-effects of sitting. "People convince themselves they are living a healthy lifestyle, doing their 30 minutes of exercise a day," explained diabetes researcher Dr.

Ginger As Effective As Drug for Migraine

May 30, 2013

Got a searing migraine? Try heading to the kitchen for some ginger before reaching in the medicine cabinet. A new study found that ginger was as effective as a common migraine drug for reducing headaches. Ginger is already known for its healing capabilities, from easing nausea to boosting immunity, but few studies had examined its effects on migraine headaches. Researchers publishing in the journal Phytotherapy Research compared the efficacy of ginger supplements to a migraine drug called sumatriptan.

Height and Weight Affect Prevalence of Teen Back Pain

May 29, 2013

It seems that back pain has become a problem that begins far earlier in life than it used to, for far too many young people. Studies show that around 12% of teens have some degree of pain in their low backs. Scientists have also conducted research linking patient body mass index (BMI) to low-back pain.

Chiropractic Eases TMJ Pain, Study Suggests

May 28, 2013

A new case series suggests that chiropractic can improve symptoms in patients with jaw symptoms due to temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). The temporomandibular joint is the joint in the jaw that allows you to open and close your mouth with ease.

AMA Recommends Chiropractic Before Resorting to Surgery

May 28, 2013

In an article written to educate the public about back pain, the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) has suggested that patients seek chiropractic and other conservative back-pain treatment before taking more invasive measures. The article says that surgery is not usually needed for treating back pain and should only be considered when other conservative methods fail. This recommendation reinforces what the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) teaches patients, as well. Chiropractic should be the first line of defense against musculoskeletal pain. The article has been published online on the JAMA patient page titled "Low Back Pain," and discusses the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, and prevention of low-back pain.

Video: Chiropractic Better Than Medical Care Care Alone for Back Pain

May 27, 2013

People with back pain who are treated by a chiropractor experience more relief than patients treated with standard care alone, according to new research. A new study from the journal Spine tested the effects of combining chiropractic with standard medical care in 91 military personnel with low-back pain. While all service members received standard medical care, half were also treated with chiropractic spinal adjustments. Chiropractic made a major difference: 73% of chiropractic patients had moderate to substantial pain relief, compared to just 17% of standard care patients.

Researchers Test Education for Lowering Costs of Soldier Back Pain

May 27, 2013

Back pain is the most common injury in US soldiers, affecting nearly half of all veterans. Research on this specialized group of low-back-pain patients is ongoing. Scientists work to find the most effective treatment to relieve the pain and reduce the chance of disability for our nation's heroes. Additionally, the military often prompts research studies to discover ways to reduce medical costs for injured soldiers.

Traditional Care Tied to Increased Disability in Whiplash Patients

May 24, 2013

Many patients with whiplash are told to wear a neck brace after an auto accident. But a growing body of research suggests that neck braces, called cervical collars, can actually do more harm than good. Patients with whiplash have a better chance of recovery without cervical collars, a new study shows.

Obesity Hurts the Effectiveness of Physical Therapy

May 24, 2013

There are numerous research studies that link back pain and obesity. And having a high BMI might not just give patients back problems; obesity has also been shown to interfere with the success of treating them.

Painkillers for Back Pain Linked to Erectile Dysfunction

May 23, 2013

Men regularly using prescription painkillers for back pain are more likely to have erectile dysfunction, according to a new study from the journal Spine. Long-term use prescription painkillers, known as opioids, have been linked to a number health of problems, and researchers sought to understand the effects the drugs on men with back pain. They analyzed the medical records of more than 11,000 men with back pain and examined how often they received prescriptions for opioids, testosterone replacements or ED medications. Only 7% of men not using opioids were prescribed ED medications, compared to 19% of men using high-dose opioids for at least four months.