January 11, 2017
Published by Mark Snow at January 11, 2017
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Opioids for Back Pain?

A study published in the British Medical Journal notes that while half of regular opioid users do so for reasons related to back pain, there is scant evidence that opioids improve long-term outcomes for individuals with chronic back pain. For cases of acute back pain, the current evidence does not show that such medications speed up an individual’s return to work or improve function. British Medical Journal, January 2015 For back pain, call us at 801-955-1555
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January 10, 2017
Published by Mark Snow at January 10, 2017
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Avoid Back Strain at Work.

The American Council on Exercise offers this advice to minimize low back pain while at work: avoid sitting for long periods, take frequent breaks to walk and or stretch, use a pillow or support behind you low back while sitting, practice good posture, adjust your workstation to be ergonomically correct, exercise regularly, eat healthy, and avoid smoking. American Council on Exercise, December 2014 If you are interested in learning how to make your work station ergonomically correct, call 801-955-1555. If you would like to know how you can improve your health, prevent injury, have more energy, quit smoking and be […]
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January 4, 2017
Published by Mark Snow at January 4, 2017
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Another Reason to Consider Chiropractic Care.

A new study reveals that the medication pregabalin, also known as Lyrica, is no more effective in controlling lumbar spinal stenosis-related pain in the low back than a placebo. Lyrica is approved to treat chronic pain associated with shingles, spinal cord injury, fibromyalgia, and diabetic peripheral neuropathy, but it is commonly prescribed for treatment of chronic low back pain syndromes. Lead author Dr. John Markman concludes, “Given the cost and potential side effects associated with pregabalin, it is critical that we understand the efficacy of this drug. This study convincingly demonstrates a lack of relief with pregabalin for the walking […]
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January 3, 2017
Published by Mark Snow at January 3, 2017
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Low Back Pain & Incidental Spina Bifida Occulta.

A new case study demonstrated the benefits of chiropractic care for a 10-year-old boy with low back pain who was referred by his pediatrician after a fall three days prior. Examination and review of medical records revealed the patient also had a condition calls spina bifida occulta in his lower back. Spina bifida occulta is a bony defect in the vertebral column that causes a cleft in that column, but treatment is usually not required. He received skilled spinal manipulations without any adverse effects and was symptom-free after six visits. Journal of Chiropractic Medicine, December 2014 If your child has […]
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December 30, 2016
Published by Mark Snow at December 30, 2016
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Neck, Shoulder, and Back Pain Among High School Students.

Chinese researchers evaluated questionnaires completed by 3,600 high school students and found that 41.1% had experienced neck/shoulder pain and 32.8% had experienced back pain during the previous year. The researchers identified physical inactivity (increased sedentary behavior / low levels of physical exercise), heavy backpacks, mental stress, and insufficient sleep as risk factors for neck, shoulder, and back pain in the high school student population. Journal of the Chinese Medical Association, October 2014 If you have a teenage son or daughter that spends a lot of time on the computer or gaming, they fall into this group, and if they don’t […]
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