Many people take pain medication to reduce muscle soreness after an intense workout but a new study suggests that practice could actually prolong the pain. Researchers tested the effects of celecoxib and ketoprofen on muscle soreness. After performing heavy physical activity, participants took one of the medications or a placebo […]
A recent study revealed that a multimodal chiropractic treatment 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 showed promising results. In the study, 28 patients with adult scoliosis participated in […]
Long, long ago, there was an honest and kind-hearted fellow named Niu Lang (Cowhand). His parents died when he was a child. Later he was driven out of his home by his sister-in-law. So he lived by himself herding cattle and farming. One day, a fairy from heaven Zhi Nu […]
As we age, our knees begin to show signs of wear and tear, and studies show that an increasing number of middle-aged people are seeking total knee-replacement surgery. While there have been improvements in the surgical techniques, the procedure is still invasive and costly. Fortunately, early conservative treatment may allow […]
People with back pain who are treated by a chiropractor experience more relief than patients treated with standard care alone, according to new research. A new 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 […]
Sacro-Iliac Joint Pain and Chiropractic A new study confirms that chiropractic care is an effective, safe way to treat sacroiliac joint pain. The sacroiliac joint, or SI joint, is located at the base of the spine where the sacrum and pelvis connect to one another. SI joint pain can have […]
Chiropractic more effective for neck pain than drugs A new study from the prestigious medical journal, “The Annals of Internal Medicine,” reports that chiropractic is more effective for neck pain than medication. In the study, 272 patients with acute or subacute neck pain were given one of three treatments: medication, […]
A new case study suggests chiropractic can provide significant relief of frozen shoulder syndrome. Frozen shoulder syndrome, or FSS, is a painful condition causing night pain and restricted shoulder range of motion. Medical treatments for FSS often include stretching or injections of medications and steroids. Unfortunately, these treatments do not […]
The holiday season can be a stressful time of year. Extra stress can be particularly challenging for people with chronic pain conditions like fibromyalgia and migraine, since stress can exacerbate pain. If you suffer from chronic pain, here are five tips to help you manage your stress and pain levels […]
Chiropractic care cured vertigo and dizziness for patients in a new case study. Vertigo and dizziness are common after an auto accident, and can result from head injuries or a sudden, violent motion of the head that disturbs the vestibular system. Patients may also experience nausea, sleep disturbances, and balance […]