Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most common types of pain involving the musculoskeletal system. Its sufferers may sometimes miss work or be unable participate in desired activities or social outings. It can even become so disabling that out of desperation, LBP patients visit the emergency room (ER) in search of relief. There […]
Discussions on Contemporary Trends in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Low Back Pain
In February 2008, Brook Martin, MPH, and colleagues published an article in the Journal of the American Medical Association titled Expenditures and Health Status Among Adults With Back and Neck Problems This article evaluated the inpatient, outpatient, emergency department, and pharmacy expenditures related to back and neck problems in the United States from 1997 through […]
Whiplash and Work Disability
Whiplash results from a sudden trauma, usually involving an accident, where the injured person’s car is struck from behind, from the front, or from one of the sides. The injury is caused from the head quickly accelerating, like a “crack the whip” action, which often results in headache, neck pain, and sometimes loss of memory […]
The Neck and Headache Connection
Patients with headaches also commonly complain of neck pain. This relationship is the rule, not the exception; therefore, in order to achieve optimum results, treatment for headaches must include treatment of the neck. There are many anatomical reasons why neck problems result in headaches. Some of these include: The first three nerves exiting the spine […]
The Effect of Exercise on Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia (FM) is a syndrome of unknown cause in which widespread pain, persistent fatigue, and muscle weakness are common symptoms. This discussion will focus on the use of non-drug methods to treat FM and in particular, the use of physical exercise approaches. Studies have shown that FM patients who participate in aerobic exercise programs experience […]
Carpal Tunnel and Computer Work
Approximately two-thirds of employees from industrialized nations use a computer on a daily basis and one in five spend at least 75% of their total work time behind a computer. It’s no wonder so many people suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) in addition to neck, shoulder, and arm pain. There are many reasons for […]
Does The Use Of A Low Back Support Or Brace Really Make A Difference?
“Do you think a back brace will help my condition?” This is a question that is frequently asked of many healthcare providers who treat low back pain. The answers typically vary, as there is support for and against the use of a brace when low back pain is present. In a February 2009 study, researchers […]
Chiropractic – “Proven Effective Treatment” for Chronic Whiplash
You may have wondered, “Who should I go to for treatment for my whiplash problem?” You have many choices available in healthcare ranging from drug-related approaches (such as narcotic medications) to natural forms of treatment such as chiropractic, exercise, and meditation, with many others in between. Trying to figure out which approach or perhaps combined […]
Self-Management Approaches for Headaches
One of the reported causes of both migraine and tension headache is cervical muscle tension and spinal joint abnormalities in the neck. When considering treatment for headaches, whether it’s a tension-type or migraine, there are many choices available to the patient. The question is, which of the many options offer the best benefit? One study […]
What Is Fibromyalgia and Can Doctors Agree on the Diagnosis?
Fibromyalgia (FM) has long been considered a condition involving the soft tissues of the body—that is, the muscles, ligaments, tendons, and fascia. It is defined as “a chronic, generalized pain condition associated with symptoms of fatigue, stiffness, and sleep disturbance and is characterized by the physical findings of local tenderness in many specific but widely […]
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