Authors: Meagan E. Ita, MS Synopsis Chronic neck pain is a common condition and a primary clinical symptom of whiplash and other spinal injuries. Loading-induced neck injuries produce abnormal kinematics between the vertebrae, with the potential to injure facet joints and the afferent fibers that innervate the specific joint tissues, including the capsular ligament. Mechanoreceptive […]
European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine Ferracini GN, et al. This study was set up with the aim to examine differences in musculoskeletal impairments of the neck including active global and upper cervical spine mobility, the presence of symptomatic upper cervical spine joints, cervicocephalic kinesthesia and head/neck posture between women with episodic migraine, chronic […]
Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine — Hou Z, et al. | May 10, 2017 The objective of the study described in this paper is to assess the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture for the treatment of cervical vertigo (CV). In view of the systematic review, acupuncture appeared to be a promising therapeutic approach for CV […]
Musculoskeletal Science & Practice June 2017 Volume 29, Pages 91–98 Ewan Kennedy Highlights The cervical spine may contribute to persistent post-concussion symptoms. Physical examination is important to identify those with a cervicogenic component. Pain on manual segmental testing appears a key feature of a cervicogenic component. Neck treatment appears to benefit neck-related persistent post-concussion symptoms. […]
By Carolyn Crist April 18, 2017 (Reuters Health) – Spine surgeons are noticing an increase in patients with neck and upper back pain, likely related to poor posture during prolonged smartphone use, according to a recent report. Some patients, particularly young patients who shouldn’t yet have back and neck issues, are reporting disk hernias and […]
Musculoskeletal Science & Practice April 2017 Volume 28, Pages 1–9 Kuan Wang Highlights •This study analyzed the biomechanics of two cervical traction therapies. •Tension was uniformly distributed from C4-C6 with neck support. •Tension was uniformly distributed at the C6-C7 levels without neck support. •The intradiscal pressure decreased during both traction therapies. Abstract Background Cervical traction is commonly […]
Mhamad Faour, MD Orthopedics January/February 2017 – Volume 40 · Issue 1: 25-32 Posted January 24, 2017 DOI: 10.3928/01477447-20161013-02 Abstract The use of opioids among patients with workers’ compensation claims is associated with tremendous costs, especially for patients who undergo spinal surgery. This study compared return-to-work rates after single-level cervical fusion for degenerative disk disease […]
Authors: Deborah Falla, PT, PhD Study Design Case-control. Background People with chronic neck pain present a number of sensorimotor and biomechanical alterations, yet little is known about the influence of neck pain on gait and motions of the spine during gait. Objective To evaluate the spine kinematics and gait characteristics in people with non-specific chronic […]
American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. 96(9):621–626, SEP 2017 DOI: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000000698 , , PMID: 28118272 Issn Print: 0894-9115 Publication Date: 2017/09/01 Mahmut Alpayci Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to investigate whether isometric neck extension exercise restores physiological cervical lordosis and reduces pain. Design Sixty-five patients with loss of cervical lordosis were […]
Ralph Bingham Cloward was an American Neurosurgeon born September 24th 1908 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was a member of the Western Neurosurgical Society for 40 years and the President in 1975. “Like many contributors to medicine, the [interbody fusion] technique was developed as a wartime necessity. Dr. Cloward was the only neurosurgeon in […]
Ralph Bingham Cloward was an American Neurosurgeon born September 24th 1908 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was a member of the Western Neurosurgical Society for 40 years and the President in 1975. “Like many contributors to medicine, the [interbody fusion] technique was developed as a wartime necessity. Dr. Cloward was the only neurosurgeon in […]
Gupta BD, et al. J Clin Diagn Res. 2013. Abstract Neck pain accounts for 15% of all soft tissue problems seen in general practice and are a common reason for referral to physiotherapy treatment. The prevalence of neck pain in dentists is 74.3%. Musculoskeletal symptoms in dentists are caused due to many reasons for e.g., […]
This study suggests that mobilization, manipulation, and clinical massage are effective interventions for the management of neck pain. All of these therapies are offered at my office for the treatment of whiplash. Spine J. 2016 Dec;16(12):1598-1630. doi: 10.1016/j.spinee.2015.08.024. Epub 2015 Dec 17. Are manual therapies, passive physical modalities, or acupuncture effective for the management of […]
Spine: 1 December 2016 – Volume 41 – Issue 23 – p 1790–1794 doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000001620 Abstract Study Design. Clinical case series. Objective. This study sought to clarify symptoms, diagnostic criteria, and treatment of C4 radiculopathy, and the role of diagnostic C4 root block in this entity. Summary of Background Data. Although well understood cervical dermatomal/myotomal […]
Brent Leininger, DC, MS The Spine Journal Volume 16, Issue 11, November 2016, Pages 1292–1304 Abstract Background Context Chronic neck pain is a prevalent and disabling condition among older adults. Despite the large burden of neck pain, little is known regarding the cost-effectiveness of commonly used treatments. Purpose This study aimed to estimate the cost-effectiveness […]
Date: October 13, 2016 Source: American Pain Society Summary: Tai Chi, a low-impact mind-body exercise, can be as effective as neck exercises in relieving persistent neck pain, according to results of randomized controlled trial. Tai Chi, a low-impact mind-body exercise, can be as effective as neck exercises in relieving persistent neck pain, according to results […]
J Pain. 2016 Sep;17(9):1013-27. doi: 10.1016/j.jpain.2016.06.004. Epub 2016 Jun 23. Lauche R Abstract This study aimed to test the efficacy of Tai Chi for treating chronic neck pain. Subjects with chronic nonspecific neck pain were randomly assigned to 12 weeks of group Tai Chi or conventional neck exercises with weekly sessions of 75 to 90 minutes, or […]
Ren S, et al. Peer J. 2016. Abstract BACKGROUND: While appropriate pillow height is crucial to maintaining the quality of sleep and overall health, there are no universal, evidence-based guidelines for pillow design or selection. We aimed to evaluate the effect of pillow height on cranio-cervical pressure and cervical spine alignment. METHODS: Ten healthy subjects […]