Chiropractic News and Research by ChiroNexus

Got Knee Pain? Try Pressing Your Body's Meridians

March 7, 2013

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common joint disease, commonly affecting the knee joint. Painful knee OA affects up to 10% of adults over the age of 55.

The Growing Costs of Back Pain

March 5, 2013

A new study shows more people are suffering from back pain, and spending more to treat it along the way. Back pain is the second most common reason for adults to visit the doctor, behind upper respiratory infections.

Chiropractic Eases Patient's Spinal Condition: A Case Study of Scheuermann's Kyphosis

February 28, 2013

Scheuermann's kyphosis, first identified in 1921, is a spinal condition involving at least three wedged adjacent vertebrae of 58 curvature or more. The typical age of onset is between 8 and 16 years; it is estimated that this condition affects 1-8% of the population, with about a third also developing scoliosis.

Video: Chiropractic is Whole Body Wellness

February 27, 2013

Most people think of chiropractic as effective way to treat back pain. While this is true, dozens of medical studies show that chiropractic can alleviate a number of other health conditions, while promoting general health and wellness. Studies show that chiropractic care can: Ease the pain of aging in adults with scoliosis, spinal degeneration, and osteoarthritis in the knee, hip, and hands Heal damaged nerves causing the radiating pain associated with disc herniation, sciatica, carpal tunnel syndrome, and more Decrease pregnancy-related pelvic and back pain Reduce patient reliance on pain medication to manage migraines and cervicogenic headaches Improve recovery from auto injuries like whiplash, neck pain, TMJ disorders, and tinnitus Treat and prevent sports injuries like muscle strains and injuries to the shoulders, back, and lower limbs Soothe symptoms of fibromyalgia But chiropractic can do more than provide pain relief, it can improve your overall health and well being.

Asthma Patients Find Relief With Chiropractic Care

February 27, 2013

An estimated 300 million people worldwide suffer from asthma. With 180,000 deaths attributed to the disease, asthma treatment has a significant financial burden.

Chiropractic Effective for Jaw Pain and TMD

February 26, 2013

Many patients suffer from host of symptoms after an auto collision: neck pain, whiplash, headache, and even jaw pain. Studies show that patients with whiplash frequently develop temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD), or dysfunction of the temporomandibular joint, located in the jaw.

Manual Therapy Eases Low-Back Pain in Active Military Personnel

February 21, 2013

Low-back pain is a common ailment among active duty military personnel. Their bodies are under constant strain, and their musculoskeletal systems are given little time to recuperate during the ongoing stress of active duty.

Chiropractors Play Important Role in Rural Communities

February 19, 2013

The use of complementary and alternative medicine, with its associated out-of-pocket cost for patients, has been the subject of concern and debate among health professionals, researchers, and policy makers. A recent study evaluated the impact of geography on the use of specific types of complementary therapies like chiropractic care among Australian women. The researchers used the surveys of a cross-section of 1,427 middle-aged women in Australia to observe connections between place of residence, measures of health status, ratings of health-care services, and consultation with complementary and alternative practitioners.

Easing Emotional Distress Key to Neck Pain Treatment

February 18, 2013

A considerable amount of research has focused on assessing risk factors for developing long-term disability as a result of neck pain. However, knowledge is still lacking regarding disability in neck-pain patients receiving specialist treatment.

Chiropractic Best Conservative Treatment for Back Pain

February 13, 2013

When treating persistent back pain, it can be difficult to accurately predict how well a patient will recover from symptoms resulting from non-specific pain. Will the patient be plagued with a lifetime of back pain or can the symptoms be resolved in a matter of months? Although several factors influence the prognosis of back pain, studies suggest that prognosis may differ depending on which treatments patients receive.