Musculoskeletal System

An Epidemiologic Study of MRI and Low Back Pain in 13-Year-Old Children

Kjaer, Per PT, MSc, PhD Spine: 1 April 2005 – Volume 30 – Issue 7 – pp 798-806 Abstract Study Design. Cross-sectional cohort study of a general population. Objective. To describe associations between “abnormal” lumbar magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings and low back pain (LBP) in 13-year old children. Summary and Background Data. Very little […]

Determining the relationship between cervical lordosis and neck complaints

J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2005 Mar-Apr;28(3):187-93. McAviney J1, Schulz D, Bock R, Harrison DE, Holland B. Abstract OBJECTIVE: To investigate the presence of a “functionally normal” cervical lordosis and identify if this and the amount of forward head posture are related to neck complaints. METHODS: Using the posterior tangent method, an angle of cervical lordosis was measured from C2 through C7 vertebrae on 277 lateral cervical x-rays. Anterior weight bearing […]

Iliotibial Band Syndrome: A Common Source of Knee Pain

RAZIB KHAUND, M.D., Brown University School of Medicine, Providence, Rhode Island SHARON H. FLYNN, M.D., Oregon Medical Group/Hospital Service, Eugene, Oregon Am Fam Physician. 2005 Apr 15;71(8):1545-1550. Iliotibial band syndrome is a common knee injury. The most common symptom is lateral knee pain caused by inflammation of the distal portion of the iliotibial band. The […]

Anterior thoracic posture increases thoracolumbar disc loading

Harrison DE, et al. Eur Spine J. 2005. Abstract In the absence of external forces, the largest contributor to intervertebral disc (IVD) loads and stresses is trunk muscular activity. The relationship between trunk posture, spine geometry, extensor muscle activity, and the loads and stresses acting on the IVD is not well understood. The objective of […]

Efficacy of coenzyme Q10 in migraine prophylaxis: A randomized controlled trial

P. S. Sándor, MD, L. Di Clemente, MD, G. Coppola, MD, U. Saenger, A. Fumal, MD, D. Magis, MD, L. Seidel, MSc, R. M. Agosti, MD and J. Schoenen, MD, PhD NEUROLOGY 2005;64:713-715 ABSTRACT Riboflavin, which improves energy metabolism similarly to coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), is effective in migraine prophylaxis. We compared CoQ10 (3 × 100 mg/day) […]

Cardiovascular risk factors and migraine: the GEM population-based study

In addition to sensitivity to light and noise, nausea, vomiting, dizziness and visual disturbances, those who suffer from migraine attacks may have another, more serious, side effect to worry about: An increased risk for cardiovascular disease. A study, which involved nearly 6000 participants provided a cardiovascular risk profile of those who suffer from migraine attacks […]

Butterbur is an effective preventive treatment for migraine

Petasites hybridus root (butterbur) is an effective preventive treatment for migraine R. B. Lipton, MD, H. Göbel, MD, PhD, K. M. Einhäupl, MD, K. Wilks, MD and A. Mauskop, MD Neurology December 28, 2004 vol. 63 no. 12 2240-2244 Objective: To evaluate the clinical efficacy of a standardized special root extract from the plant Petasites hybridus as a preventive therapy for migraine. […]

Dose Response for Chiropractic Care of Chronic Cervicogenic Headache and Associated Neck Pain: A Randomized Pilot Study

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics Volume 27, Issue 9, November–December 2004, Pages 547-553 Mitchell Haas DC Objective To acquire information for designing a large clinical trial and determining its feasibility and to make preliminary estimates of the relationship between headache outcomes and the number of visits to a chiropractor. Design Randomized, controlled trial. Setting […]

Efficacy of Preventive Spinal Manipulation for Chronic Low-Back Pain and Related Disabilities: A Preliminary Study

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics October 2004 Volume 27, Issue 8, Pages 509–514 Martin Descarreaux Abstract Objective To document the potential role of maintenance chiropractic spinal manipulation to reduce overall pain and disability levels associated with chronic low-back conditions after an initial phase of intensive chiropractic treatments. Methods Thirty patients with chronic nonspecific low-back […]

A Combination of Riboflavin, Magnesium, and Feverfew for Migraine Prophylaxis: A Randomized Trial

Morris Maizels MD, Andrew Blumenfeld MD, Raoul Burchette MS Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain Volume 44, Issue 9, pages 885–890, October 2004 Objective.—To determine the efficacy for migraine prophylaxis of a compound containing a combination of riboflavin, magnesium, and feverfew. Background.—Previous studies of magnesium and feverfew for migraine prophylaxis have found conflicting […]

A Little Riboflavin Goes a Long Way for Migraine Relief

By Alan R. Gaby, MD Healthnotes Newswire (May 26, 2005)—Supplementing with relatively small amounts of riboflavin (vitamin B2) may reduce the frequency and severity of migraines in chronic sufferers, reports a study in Headache (2004;44:885–90). Previous studies showing that riboflavin can prevent migraines used 400 mg per day, which is at least 200 times the […]

MR Aortography and Serum Cholesterol Levels in Patients With Long-Term Nonspecific Lower Back Pain

Kauppila, Leena I., MD, PhD Spine: October 1, 2004 – Volume 29 – Issue 19 – p 2147-2152 doi: 10.1097/01.brs.0000141168.77393.b8 Study Design. A cross-sectional analysis of the feeding arteries of the lumbar spine and cholesterol levels on patients with long-term nonspecific lower back pain. Objectives. To evaluate whether occlusion of lumbar and middle sacral arteries […]

Melatonin, 3 mg, is Effective for Migraine Prevention

The Experts Speak Migraine and Melatonin Mario F. P. Peres, M.D., Ph.D. Al. Joquim Eugenio de Lima 881 cj 708, 01403-001 Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil E-mail: Mario F.P. Peres, Ph.D., M.D. “Melatonin, 3 mg, is Effective for Migraine Prevention,” Neurology, August 2004(2 of 2);63:757. #42194 (11/2004) Kirk Hamilton:          Could you please share with us your educational […]

Safety of Spinal Manipulation in the Treatment of Lumbar Disk Herniations: A Systematic Review and Risk Assessment

Drew Oliphant, DC Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics Volume 27, Issue 3 , Pages 197-210, March 2004 Journal Reference Abstract Objective To provide a qualitative systematic review of the risk of spinal manipulation in the treatment of lumbar disk herniations (LDH) and to estimate the risk of spinal manipulation causing a severe adverse reaction […]

Relationship Between Head Posture and Temporomandibular Dysfunction Syndrome

D. Evcik and O. Aksoy Journal of Musculoskeletal Pain (ISSN: 1058-2452) Volume: 12 Issue: 2 Page Range: 19 – 24 DOI: 10.1300/J094v12n02_03 Objective: To investigate the relationship between temporomandibular joint dysfunction and head posture. Methods: Thirty patients with temporomandibular joint pain and thirty healthy adults were included the study. After physical examination, patients were subjected by […]

Cervical lordosis angle measured on lateral cephalograms; findings in skeletal class II female subjects with and without TMD

A cross sectional study. D’Attilio M, Epifania E, Ciuffolo F, Salini V, Filippi MR, Dolci M, Festa F, Tecco S. Department of Orthodontics, University of Chieti, Italy. The literature reports evidence of various types of correlations between cervical alterations and cervical pain, and the existence of cervical pain in subjects with temporomandibular joint internal derangement […]

Chiropractic and Dentistry in the 21st Century (Full Text Article)

Blum CL. The Journal of Craniomandibular Practice Jan 2004; 22(1): 1-3. Full Story PubMed Reference Full Text PDF Journal Reference As interdisciplinary healthcare matures, understanding that patient care should ultimately be our focus, hopefully differences can be put aside in light of our common goal. Within the cranial manipulative field mutual research cooperation between chiropractors, osteopaths, […]

Correlation of clinical examination characteristics with three sources of chronic low back pain

Sharon Young, PT Young S, et al. The Spine Journal. November 2003; Vol. 3, Iss. 6, pp. 460-465. Background context Research has demonstrated some progress in using a clinical examination to predict discogenic or sacroiliac (SI) joint sources of pain. No clear predictors of symptomatic lumbar zygapophysial joints have yet been demonstrated. Purpose To identify significant […]

Exercise: A New Migraine Headache Therapy

By Maureen Williams, ND Moderate aerobic exercise reduces the frequency, intensity, and duration of migraine headaches in people who have migraines without aura, according to a study published in Cephalalgia (2003;23:972–6). People with migraines suffer episodes of severe headache, nausea, and sensitivity to light and sound. Visual disturbances or unusual head sensations, known as an aura, […]

IS POSTURE TO BLAME FOR TMD?

Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is more likely triggered by head posture than by abnormal morphology of the craniofacial planes, according to a new report. As part of the analysis, 14 subjects with TMD were compared with 14 age- and sex- matched controls without jaw problems. Findings demonstrated that “angles between any craniofacial planes did not significantly […]