Chiropractic Research and News

Musical hallucination after whiplash

Chiropractic Research — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 18:30:39 +0000

We know the more common symptoms of whiplash–dizziness, neck pain, shoulder stiffness–but a new study adds a novel symptom to this list: musical hallucination.

Migraines common after concussion

Chiropractic Research — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 18:19:56 +0000

Headaches are common after concussions but are concussion-related headaches any different than other headaches? Not so, says a new study on brain-injury related headaches. The head pain patients experience after a concussion can be diagnosed and treated like any other headache researchers found. They also discovered that migraines are the most common type of headache after a brain injury.

Internet helps with back pain

Chiropractic Research — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 18:16:42 +0000

Heavy computer use is often to blame for back and neck pain. A new study shows that patients can now use their technology habit to their advantage in curing back pain. Patients who received a web-based intervention that included posture education and video-led exercises showed significant improvements in back pain.

iPhone boosts veggies intake

Chiropractic Research — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 18:13:45 +0000

Smartphones can do more than provide email and Angry Birds; they can help you eat more fruits and veggies. Patients in a new study used smartphones to log their daily food intake and connect with health coaches. This enabled patients to reduce their sedentary time and boost their vegetable intake.

Sleep apnea clouds cognitive function in kids

Chiropractic Research — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 18:08:29 +0000

Sleep apnea could make school more difficult for children. A new study found that sleep apnea creates chemical changes in the areas of the brain responsible for memory, attention, and learning. This brain damage causes children to under-perform on tests that measure cognitive function and memory. Traumatic brain injuries have also been shown to slow cognitive function in children.

Weight loss relieves sciatica and back pain

Chiropractic Research — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 18:06:25 +0000

Losing weight can improve spinal health and reduce pain in obese patients. A new study found that obese patients had significant reductions in back and sciatic pain after lowering their BMI levels. Weight loss has also been shown to reduce knee and joint pain in obese patients.

Jogging increases life expectancy

Chiropractic Research — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:04:57 +0000

Joggers can expect to live up to 6 years longer than their non-jogging peers. A new study found that joggers increased their life expectancy by 44%. Researchers suggested that jogging in moderation can have health benefits at any age. Exercise has also been shown reduce back pain and prevent Alzheimer’s in older adults.

How to predict chronic whiplash

Chiropractic Research — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:00:59 +0000

Researchers have developed a new tool for predicting whether a patient will develop chronic whiplash. Determining which patients are at risk of chronicity could help doctors prevent it from occurring. A chiropractor can work with you to develop a comprehensive treatment plan for recovering from auto injuries.

Natural supplement better than drug for migraine

Chiropractic Research — Thu, 31 May 2012 23:57:42 +0000

An herbal supplement of butterbur could be better for preventing migraine than many non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). New research from the American Academy of Neurology and American Headache Society suggests that butterbur is the best over-the-counter, natural treatment for migraine prevention. Talk to a chiropractor about preventing migraine naturally.

Needles won’t cure sacroiliac joint pain

Chiropractic Research — Thu, 31 May 2012 23:52:50 +0000

Several conventional treatments for sacroiliac joint pain- like radiofrequency and injections of steroids- lack sufficient evidence indicating their success according to a new literature review.

While the review did not include an analysis of natural or complementary treatments, chiropractic adjustments relieved SI joint pain for patients in another recent study.