Chiropractic care may minimize missed worked days for back and neck pain, according to recent research. In a new survey, chiropractic patients tended to miss fewer work days compared to patients who hadn't seen a chiropractor. MORE INFO and VIDEO BELOW The survey included 651 Minnesotan workers with neck and back pain. Many employees admitted their pain caused them to make mistakes or
Manual Therapy Beats Ultrasound for Back Pain
Both ultrasound and manual therapies are common conservative treatments for back pain, and researchers sought to compare the efficacy of the treatments in 455 patients with back pain. The researchers discovered that ultrasound therapy was ineffective; patients receiving ultrasound therapy failed to have significant improvements compared to placebo treatments. MORE INFO and VIDEO
Scoliosis Pain and Chiropractic
A recent study revealed that chiropractic combined with exercise can significantly ease the pain and disability of adult scoliosis. This is one of the first studies on the effects of chiropractic and exercise on adult scoliosis, and shows promising results. MORE INFO and VIDEO BELOW In the study, 28 patients with adult scoliosis participated in a chiropractic rehabilitation program.
MRI Scans Show Immediate Benefits of Chiropractic
Research helps to explain why chiropractic is so effective for low-back pain. Using MRI scans, researchers were able to document the immediate benefits of chiropractic adjustments. Patients with low-back pain have restricted mobility in the lumbar spine that results in degenerative changes and fibrous adhesions within the joints of the vertebrae. MORE INFO and VIDEO BELOW Researchers
Weight Loss Eases Back Pain
Low-back pain and sciatica are common among people who are overweight, and a new study shows that losing weight can significantly reduce pain in those patients. Research shows that having a high BMI can slow your rate of recovery from low-back pain and increase your risk of common causes of sciatica like lumbar disc degeneration.Decreased space between the spinal discs can lead to nerve
Chiropractic for Athletes with Back Pain
Up to 40% of athletes suffer from back pain, and many are forced to sit on the sidelines as a result of their disability. With dozens of treatment options available, you may wonder which will allow you to return to play as quickly and as safely as possible. A study suggests that chiropractic is the best option for athletes with back pain. MORE INFO and VIDEO BELOW The study compared
Smoking Linked to Back Pain
Research suggests that smoking can increase your risk of back pain. In a study of 95,000 nurses, women who smoked were three times more likely to develop arthritis. This inflammatory arthritis causes pain in the low back and sacrum. Past smokers were 1 and a half times more likely to develop arthritis, and women who smoked for over 25 years had the highest risk of all. MORE INFO and VIDEO
Chiropractic Beats Epidural Injections
A study shows chiropractic is as effective as epidural steroid injections for lumbar disc herniation, but with less side effects and cost. Epidural steroid injections are frequently used to treat disc herniations and other conditions causing low-back pain. Unfortunately, the injections only provide temporary relief, and come with the potential for adverse effects like dizziness, headache, and
Chiropractic vs. Traditional Care For Back Pain
"What makes chiropractic different from traditional treatments?" While chiropractic care has many advantages, from its natural approach to its safety, a key benefit of chiropractic lies in its ability to prevent back pain from recurring. MORE INFO and VIDEO BELOW In the past, doctors believed acute back pain came in discrete episodes that lasted no longer than 90 days. Research suggests
Failed Back Surgery Syndrome Relieved by Chiropractic
People with back pain who are treated by a chiropractor experience more relief than patients treated with standard care alone, according to research. A 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
