Adolescents are probably on a computer more than any other age group. Depending on their individual situation, they use a computer for school, homework and recreation. But too much computer use can lead to computer-associated joint pain. A recent study found that “compared with those using the computer less than 3.6 hours/week, computer use...
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Chiropractic & Musculoskeletal Health
Significant Teen Computer Use = Pain
Your Doctor’s Risky Philosophy
An important study found that medical doctors who exercise and don’t smoke are more likely to recommend lifestyle modifications to improve patient health. Researchers found that “those who exercised at least once per week or did not actively smoke were approximately twice as likely to recommend these interventions.” An important point that every patient...
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Spine Surgery Has Lots of Risks
According to a recent study, “major spinal surgery in the adult is associated with a high incidence of intra- and postoperative complications.” How often are there complications? The actual number may surprise you: 87% of patients had at least one documented complication. 39% of these were serious enough to extend their hospital stay. 73.5%...
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Spinal Manipulation Best for Neck Pain
Approximately 70% of us will experience neck pain at some point in our lives, many of us more than once. While some people will be tempted to take a drug to relieve their pain, recent research demonstrates that this is the wrong choice. The study compared spinal manipulation (SMT), medication and “home exercise with...
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Children and Spinal Pain
While most adults have experienced back or neck pain at some point in their lives, back and neck pain in children can go unnoticed or overlooked. Childhood spinal pain can often be viewed as “growing pains” when the underlying cause can be more debilitating. A new study found the following prevalence for children ages...
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Musculoskeletal injuries Can Also Cause Cognitive Impairment
Concussions are not the only type of injury that can cause cognitive impairment in athletes. Researchers have found that “athletes with musculoskeletal injuries also display a degree of cognitive impairment as measured by computerized tests.” Read the Abstract
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Work-Life Conflicts Contribute to Back Pain
Groundbreaking research is looking at the relationship of work-life conflicts (WLC) and musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) such as back pain, neck pain, etc. Work-life conflicts are defined as the conflicts that arise between people’s work demands and the other demands of their daily life. The most recent study found that “employees who were most exposed...
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Knuckle Cracking OK
Many people believe that knuckle cracking (KC) can lead to hand osteoarthritis (OA). A new study found that even a “history of habitual KC-including the total duration and total cumulative exposure-does not seem to be a risk factor for hand OA.” Read Abstract
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Orthotics Good for Foot Ailments
When it comes to foot ailments, age matters. “Approximately 24% of adults have foot ailments, and the prevalence increases with age,” according to a recent study. But, there are solutions. “Biomechanical evidence indicates that foot orthotics and specialized footwear may change muscle activation and gait patterns to reduce joint loading. Emerging evidence suggests that...
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Chiropractic Spinal Manipulation as Good as Surgery for Sciatica
Sciatica is a serious spinal condition that causes pain, numbness, or weakness in one or both legs. Surgery is many times prescribed to alleviate sciatica, but surgery is not without serious risks. A recent study comparing “chiropractic spinal manipulation” found that “sixty percent of patients with sciatica who had failed other medical management benefited...
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