Interesting Facts about Back Pain
Worldwide, back pain is the single leading cause of disability, preventing many people from engaging in work as well as other everyday activities.2 Back pain is one of the …
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Initial Choice of Spinal Manipulative Therapy for Treatment of Chronic Low Back Pain Leads to Reduced Long-term Risk of Adverse Drug Events Among Older Medicare Beneficiaries
Abstract Study Design. Retrospective observational study. Objective. Opioid Analgesic Therapy (OAT) and Spinal Manipulative Therapy (SMT) are evidence-based strategies for treatment of chronic low back pain (cLBP), but the …
Casual Friendships, Coworkers, and Even Your Outer Circle Influence Your Health
When we were growing up, many of us may have taken our casual friendships for granted. Our classes, sports, camps, and clubs gave us plenty of opportunities to cultivate …
Humans Could Live up to 150 Years, New Research Suggests
The chorus of the theme song for the movie Fame, performed by actress Irene Cara, includes the line “I’m gonna live forever.” Cara was, of course, singing about the posthumous longevity …
Fully Remote Teams Can Outperform In-Person Teams With This One Factor
The subject of where we will work once the Pandemic is over is a subject that will be debated ad nauseum in the coming months. The true essence of …
Is Back Surgery Truly Effective in Treating Chronic Lower Back Pain?
Research released in the periodical Spine, the European Spine Journal and research conducted by the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center point to a higher success rate using alternative treatments such as chiropractic rather than …
Social Motion Boosts Performance and Connection
“Many of us know that physical exercise is good not only for our bodies but also for our ‘soul’. It can give us a unique psychological buzz, especially when …
Grip Strength: An Indispensable Biomarker For Older Adults
Grip strength has been proposed as a biomarker. Supporting this proposition, evidence is provided herein that shows grip strength is largely consistent as an explanator of concurrent overall strength, …
3 Super-Simple Ways to Cook Sweet Potatoes
Few foods have it all, except maybe sweet potatoes. These root veggies are a good source of protein and fiber, loaded with vitamins and minerals, easy to find, and cheap to …
The chiropractic care of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: a retrospective case series
The chiropractic care of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: a retrospective case series Joel Alcantara 1, James DavisAffiliations expand PMID: 20451152 DOI: 10.1016/j.explore.2010.02.001 Abstract Background: Characterized with hyperactivity, inattention and impulsivity, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has a …