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Archive for the 'Chiropractic' Category

What’s the time interval between chiropractic low back pain treatments?

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

Researchers from the University of Southern Denmark, in Odense investigated how these chiropractic patients were scheduled for treatment, with special emphasis on maintenance care. (more…)

Resistance training + chiropractic for fibromyalgia

Sunday, February 28th, 2010

 Researchers from Florida State University, in Tallahassee report that chiropractic treatment improved adherence to resistance training.

But did their condition improve? (more…)

Self-hypnosis and biofeedback for spinal-cord injury pain

Saturday, February 6th, 2010

Dr. Mark Jensen (photo), who is Professor and Vice Chair, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of Washington, in Seattle has published a series of studies on this topic.

Here’s a summary of his most recent research, and an overview of the past 3 years. (more…)

Review: Spinal manipulation to treat asthma

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010

Prof. Ernst reviewed the evidence. (more…)

The Gotland Low Back Pain Study

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

Just another study of manual therapy for low back pain?

What seems to be new in this study by researchers at Uppsala University in Sweden is the duration of follow-up. (more…)

Are those using CAM less likely to be immunized?

Sunday, December 20th, 2009

CAMThere’s concern that the use of complementary and alternative medications (CAM) may replace recommended preventive health practices.

Researchers at Penn State College of Medicine, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, in Pennsylvania conducted a survey to learn more. (more…)

Chiropractic treatment of radiculopathy

Thursday, August 6th, 2009

 Radiculopathy is any disease of the spinal nerves. For example, a “slipped disc” often compresses a spinal nerve, resulting in radiculopathy. Patients complain of pain, which extends from the spine outward.

The PeaceHealth Medical Group, in Longview, Washington reports the outcomes following chiropractic management of radiculopathy in the hospital. (more…)

Herbals for arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions

Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

Ms. Meenakshi Khatta is a nurse practitioner and associate professor at the University of Maryland in Baltimore. Nurse Khatta has reviewed the use of CAM to treat pain due to musculoskeletal conditions.

Here are her findings on herbal supplements used to treat fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis. (more…)

Chiropractic care in veterans

Tuesday, July 14th, 2009

 Researchers at the VA of Western New York Healthcare System, in Buffalo studied the apparent influence of post-traumatic stress disorder on outcomes of chiropractic care in veterans with neck or low back complaints. (more…)

No increased risk of stroke associated chiropractic care

Saturday, July 4th, 2009

That’s the conclusion from a 9-year study by researchers in Ontario, Canada. (more…)

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