Musculoskeletal System

The Calcium Myth

Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., D.A.C.B.N., M.S. Calcium may well be the world’s most popular nutritional supplement. Osteoporosis has almost nothing to do with a deficiency of calcium. There are several other minerals and trace minerals that are far more important than calcium in reversing osteoporosis. You need to get a clear mental picture of what […]

Disability and disability benefit seeking in chronic low back pain

Occup Med (Lond). 2015 Mar 9. pii: kqv012. [Epub ahead of print] Gebauer S1, Scherrer JF2, Salas J1, Burge S3, Schneider FD1; For the Residency Research Network of Texas Investigators. Author information Abstract BACKGROUND: Numerous studies suggest psychosocial factors contribute to functional disability in patients with chronic low back pain (CLBP). However, less is known about the association of psychosocial factors, […]

A pattern of unspecific somatic symptoms as long-term premonitory signs of type 2 diabetes

A pattern of unspecific somatic symptoms as long-term premonitory signs of type 2 diabetes: findings from the population-based MONICA/KORA cohort study, 1984-2009 Jens Baumert BMC Endocrine Disorders 2014, 14:87 doi:10.1186/1472-6823-14-87 Abstract Background Unspecific symptoms often proceed a serious chronic disease condition long before the onset of the disease. The role of an unspecific premonitory symptom […]

Is there a role for neck manipulation in elderly falls prevention?

Is there a role for neck manipulation in elderly falls prevention? – An overview Julie C. Kendall, BAppSc J Can Chiropr Assoc. 2015 Mar; 59(1): 53–63. Abstract Many risk factors exist for falls in the elderly. Dizziness is an important risk factor for such falls. Spinal pain has also been identified as a risk factor […]

Characteristics of Postural Control Among Young Adults With Asthma

J Asthma. 2015 Mar;52(2):191-7. doi: 10.3109/02770903.2014.954290. Epub 2014 Aug 27. Nikita A Kuznetsov 1, Christina M Luberto, Kimberly Avallone, Kristen Kraemer, Alison C McLeish, Michael A Riley PMID: 25134786 DOI: 10.3109/02770903.2014.954290 Abstract Objective: We investigated whether young adults with asthma have impaired balance and whether this impairment is related to altered musculoskeletal function and/or psychological […]

Advice for Knee OA: Get Up and Move

3/6/15   by Wayne Kuznar  Action Points Note that this observational study of patients with knee osteoarthritis found that sedentary behavior, independent of exercise, contributed to worse physical function. Be aware that the causal path may involve worse physical function leading to sedentary behavior, rather than the other way around. Being sedentary worsens physical function in […]

Influence of Knee Pain and Low Back Pain on the Quality of Life in Adults Over Age Fifty

PM R. 2015 Mar 7. pii: S1934-1482(15)00118-5. doi: 10.1016/j.pmrj.2015.03.002. [Epub ahead of print] Kim W1, Jin YS2, Lee CS3, Bin SI3, Lee SY4, Choi KH5.Author information Abstract OBJECTIVES: To investigate the impact of knee pain and low back pain (LBP) on quality of life (QoL) in people aged ≥50 years. DESIGN: Cross-sectional study SETTING: A nationwide survey PARTICIPANTS: 1,295 men and […]

What triggers an episode of acute low back pain? A case-crossover study

Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken). 2015 Mar;67(3):403-10. doi: 10.1002/acr.22533. Daniel Steffens 1, Manuela L Ferreira, Jane Latimer, Paulo H Ferreira, Bart W Koes, Fiona Blyth, Qiang Li, Christopher G Maher Affiliations expand PMID: 25665074 DOI: 10.1002/acr.22533 Abstract Objective: To investigate a range of transient risk factors for an episode of sudden-onset, acute low back pain (LBP). […]

Inflammation in intervertebral disc degeneration and regeneration – Full Text Article

Journal of the Royal Society Interface Maria Molinos, Catarina R. Almeida, Joana Caldeira, Carla Cunha, Raquel M. Gonçalves and Mário A. Barbosa Published:06 March 2015 https://doi.org/10.1098/rsif.2014.1191 Abstract Intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration is one of the major causes of low back pain, a problem with a heavy economic burden, which has been increasing in prevalence as […]

Manual therapy vs. pharmacological care for management of tension type headache

Cephalalgia. 2015 Mar 6. pii: 0333102415576226. [Epub ahead of print] Multimodal manual therapy vs. pharmacological care for management of tension type headache: A meta-analysis of randomized trials. Mesa-Jiménez JA1, Lozano-López C2, Angulo-Díaz-Parreño S3, Rodríguez-Fernández ÁL3, De-la-Hoz-Aizpurua JL2, Fernández-de-Las-Peñas C4. Author information Abstract BACKGROUND: Manual therapies are generally requested by patients with tension type headache. OBJECTIVE: To compare the efficacy of multimodal […]

Vitamin B3 / Niacin Side Effects, Benefits, & Foods

Vitamin B3, also called niacin and niacinamide, is an important water-soluble vitamin that can be found in many common foods including certain types of meat and organ meat, tuna fish, seeds, mushrooms, and others. Niacin is a part of the vitamin B complex, along with other B vitamins including Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), and […]

The effect of adding forward head posture corrective exercises in the management of lumbosacral radiculopathy

The effect of adding forward head posture corrective exercises in the management of lumbosacral radiculopathy: a randomized controlled study. Randomized controlled trial Moustafa IM, et al. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2015 Mar-Apr. Abstract OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to determine the immediate and long-term effects of a multimodal program, with the addition of […]

Beyond the Spine: A New Clinical Research Priority

March 2015, Volume 59, No. 1 James Donovan, BSc, DC Over the past two decades, clinical research within the chiropractic profession has focused on the spine and spinal conditions, specifically neck and low back pain. However, there is now a small group of chiropractors with clinical research training that are shifting their focus away from […]

How the health care system is making pain patients worse

SRIDHAR VASUDEVAN, MD MARCH 3, 2015 Over 100 million Americans suffer from chronic pain such as spinal disorders (lower back pain, disc disease, pinched nerves and neck pain), complex regional pain syndrome, fibromyalgia and headaches. The cost of chronic pain in human suffering, lost worker productivity and in health care dollars is counted in the […]

Abnormal Findings on Magnetic Resonance Images of the Cervical Spines in 1211 Asymptomatic Subjects

Spine. 40(6):392–398, MAR 2015 DOI: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000000775 , , PMID: 25584950 Issn Print: 0362-2436 Publication Date: 2015/03/15 Hiroaki Nakashima; Yasutsugu Yukawa; Kota Suda; Masatsune Yamagata; Takayoshi Ueta; Fumihiko Kato Abstract Study Design. Cross-sectional study. Objective. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence and distribution of abnormal findings on cervical spine magnetic resonance image […]

The Effect Of Elastic Therapeutic Taping On Back Extensor Muscle Endurance In Patients With Low Back Pain

The Effect Of Elastic Therapeutic Taping On Back Extensor Muscle Endurance In Patients With Low Back Pain: A Randomized, Controlled, Crossover Trial Authors: Lindsey Hagen, PT, DPT Study Design Randomized, controlled, crossover trial. Objectives To examine the effects of elastic therapeutic taping (ETT) applied to the lumbar paraspinal region on back muscle endurance (BME) compared […]

Comparison Of Cervical Spine Stiffness In Individuals With Chronic Nonspecific Neck Pain And Asymptomatic Individuals

Comparison Of Cervical Spine Stiffness In Individuals With Chronic Nonspecific Neck Pain And Asymptomatic Individuals Authors: Lewis A. Ingram Study Design Clinical measurement, cross-sectional. Objective To determine if spinal joint stiffness is different in individuals with nonspecific neck pain, and whether stiffness magnitude is associated with pain intensity and disability. Background Manual therapists commonly evaluate […]

Can We Predict Which Patients With Patellofemoral Pain Are More Likely To Benefit From Exercise Therapy

Can We Predict Which Patients With Patellofemoral Pain Are More Likely To Benefit From Exercise Therapy? A Secondary Exploratory Analysis Of A Randomized Controlled Trial Authors: Nienke E. Lankhorst, MD Abstract Study Design Secondary exploratory analysis of a randomized controlled trial comparing supervised exercise therapy to usual care in patients with patellofemoral pain (PFP). Objective […]

PASSIVE HIP RANGE OF MOTION IS REDUCED IN ACTIVE SUBJECTS WITH CHRONIC LOW BACK PAIN COMPARED TO CONTROLS

Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2015 Feb; 10(1): 13–20. PMCID: PMC4325283 PASSIVE HIP RANGE OF MOTION IS REDUCED IN ACTIVE SUBJECTS WITH CHRONIC LOW BACK PAIN COMPARED TO CONTROLS Sean M. Roach, PhD, DPT, ATC Abstract Background Non‐specific low back pain is a common condition often without a clear mechanism for its presentation. Recently more […]

Abdominal Obesity Ups Risk of Hip Fracture

  THURSDAY, Feb. 26, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Abdominal obesity is associated with increased risk of hip fracture, according to a study published in the March issue of the Journal of Internal Medicine.Anne Johanne Søgaard, Ph.D., from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health in Oslo, and colleagues examined the correlations of waist circumference, hip circumference, […]