by admin | Oct 20, 2018 | Clinical
A significant amount of new data has been published in the past quarter about the management of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). This week’s blog will equip evidence-based chiropractors with a quick summary of the ten most significant findings plus a bonus tutorial video...
by admin | Oct 13, 2018 | Clinical
What do you do for patients with chronic tennis elbow? Most evidence-based chiropractors have a multimodal recipe that includes manipulation, manual therapy, anti-inflammatory modalities, and stretching. Today’s blog will describe 5 proven ingredients to help improve...
by admin | Oct 4, 2018 | Clinical
According to a new Spine Journal Study: “Symptomatic nerve roots are wider than asymptomatic nerve roots due to the presence of edema. Peripheral nerves develop edema, fibrosis, and changes distal to the affected nerve.”(1) Nerves are dynamic structures that need the...
by admin | Sep 29, 2018 | Clinical
“Static assessment of movement-related injuries may lull a chiropractor into a secondary diagnosis. There is no substitute for watching patients move.” - Common Sense Running is a common trigger for recurrent lower extremity pain. The majority of running-related...
by admin | Sep 22, 2018 | Clinical
The term “greater trochanteric pain syndrome” (GTPS) describes a collection of overlapping conditions that cause lateral-sided hip pain, including greater trochanteric bursitis, iliotibial band syndrome, and tendinopathy of the hip abductor muscles. (1-4) Tears of...
by admin | Sep 15, 2018 | Clinical
Review the latest news: ✔ Can SMT cause disc herniation? ✔ Conservative care is as effective as surgery for CTS ✔ Chiropractic patients use far fewer opioids ✔ 2 tests to predict LBP during pregnancy Successful evidence-based chiropractors continually leverage new...
by admin | Sep 8, 2018 | Clinical
Increased activity and knee pain go together like peanut butter and jelly. The Iliotibial band is a frequent recipient of overuse stress. This blog will provide an updated etiology of the best practice management for Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS), including a...
by admin | Aug 31, 2018 | Clinical
Spinal manipulation is a safe and effective tool for pregnancy-related low back pain (P-LBP). Multiple studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of manipulation for this population. Evidence-based recommendations for OB/Gyn’s include referral for chiropractic...
by admin | Aug 25, 2018 | Clinical
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is the most common cause of dizziness and vertigo. (1-4) The condition is characterized by brief episodes of dizziness, nausea, and/or nystagmus triggered by head movement. (5) Over seven percent of the population will...
by admin | Aug 18, 2018 | Clinical
Plantar fasciosis (PF) is a prevalent diagnosis, and if treated effectively, can help build your reputation. Medical treatment is generally directed at rest and anti-inflammatories. However, approximately 40% of patients continue to have symptoms after two years. (1)...
by admin | Aug 10, 2018 | Clinical
Lateral epicondylopathy (LE) is the most common cause of elbow pain, and the natural course of the disorder can be exasperating. Twenty percent of untreated patients demonstrate no improvement after one year. (1) However, a new systematic review in the Journal of...
by admin | Aug 3, 2018 | Clinical
Spinal manipulation is reaching a tipping point in the United States as a well-accepted treatment for Low back pain and disability. There are abundant studies demonstrating the benefit of SMT as a stand-alone treatment for LBP; however, manipulation, when combined...
by admin | Jul 27, 2018 | Clinical
Earlier this week, a prospective cohort study of more than 1100 patients identified the most sensitive and specific findings to establish the diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). The study found that “paresthesia in a median nerve distribution with nocturnal...
by admin | Jul 21, 2018 | Clinical
Efficient treatment of ankle sprains continues well after the pain subsides. While the majority of inversion (lateral) ankle sprains heal relatively quickly, up to 1/3 of patients, continue to note symptoms at one year, and up to 25% report pain, instability,...
by admin | Jul 14, 2018 | Clinical
Review the latest news: ✔ Manipulation for headaches and lateral elbow pain ✔ KinesioTape for carpal tunnel syndrome ✔ Epidural steroid injections increase the risk of fracture ✔ How common are rotator cuff tears? Successful evidence-based chiropractors continually...
by admin | Jul 7, 2018 | Clinical
In chiropractic colleges, there are very few unchallenged theories. One exception is that most schools teach the well-established model of spinal degeneration as described by Kirkaldy-Willis. This model of repetitive motion explains how small sprains lead to disc...
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