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In 2021, researchers looked at current trends and research methods regarding the ergonomic considerations for pillows wi...
12/15/2025

In 2021, researchers looked at current trends and research methods regarding the ergonomic considerations for pillows with the understanding that the head and neck require proper support to reduce stress on the cervical spine, the intervertebral disks, and the muscles in the neck, upper back, and shoulder regions. The research team noted that many studies use subjective participant reports as a way characterize the effectiveness of a pillow on supporting the head and neck, which may not provide the most accurate and meaningful data.
https://chiro-trust.org/neck-pain/the-pillow-challenge-for-neck-pain-patients/

Lateral epicondylitis is a condition that occurs when the tendons—most commonly the extensor carpi radialis brevis tendo...
12/14/2025

Lateral epicondylitis is a condition that occurs when the tendons—most commonly the extensor carpi radialis brevis tendon—that help bend the wrist backward become inflamed. This can lead to pain near the elbow, the forearm, and the wrist, as well as cause a weak grip. Much like carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow is rarely the result of a single traumatic event but rather the cumulation of small traumas over time that largely go unnoticed until the symptoms interfere with the ability to carry out daily activities. While most commonly associated with tennis players, lateral epicondylitis can also affect anyone whose work or hobby involves repetitive movements that work the wrist and forearm.
http://chiro-trust.org/carpal-tunnel-syndrome/chiropractic-management-of-tennis-elbow/

While the shoulder is comprised of four joints, it’s the ball and socket glenohumeral joint that may play the most impor...
12/14/2025

While the shoulder is comprised of four joints, it’s the ball and socket glenohumeral joint that may play the most important role when it comes to the wide range of motion of the upper arm. However, this mobility comes at the cost of stability, which makes the shoulder a common source of injury.
Sometimes these injuries occur suddenly, and the pain and disability compels the patient to seek care. But many times, the injuries are microtraumas associated with overuse, excessive vibrations, or heavy lifting that build up over time and affect the motion of the joint ever so slightly. The combination of inflammation and improper joint motion can place added stress on hyaline cartilage that covers the bones and reduces friction during movement. The erosion of this cartilage leads to the condition called osteoarthrosis. In fact, about 30% of adults over age 60 develop arthritis in the ball and socket glenohumeral joint.
https://chiro-trust.org/joint-pain/shoulder-pain/managing-the-arthritic-shoulder/

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12/14/2025

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While any sudden back and forth motion can lead to a whiplash injury, the most common cause is a motor vehicle collision. Because these incidents often result in litigation, there has been plenty of research on whiplash associated disorders that has produced conclusions that may be contrary to what some might expect.
CRASH SPEED: While it’s easy to see how high-speed crashes can cause injury, it’s more difficult to understand how injuries can occur at low speeds. While vehicular damage is rare when collisions occur at speeds less than 8 mph, experiments involving crash test dummies, high-speed cameras, and incredibly sensitive sensors suggest that the risk for a cervical spine injury in a 7-mph crash is 54%. While the risk falls when an impact takes place at slower speeds, a collision at any speed can still cause harm.
https://chiro-trust.org/whiplash/contrarian-whiplash-facts/

When it comes to the human body, an issue in one area can contribute to problems elsewhere. For example, one study found...
12/13/2025

When it comes to the human body, an issue in one area can contribute to problems elsewhere. For example, one study found that three-in-five patients with femoroacetabular (hip) impingement also suffer from clinically significant low back pain, and increased disability in one location is associated with greater disability in the other. When it comes to managing a patient with a musculoskeletal disorder of either the hip or low back, it’s often important to incorporate exercises that promote trunk stability, core strength, and hip muscle function.
https://chiro-trust.org/joint-pain/two-hip-core-muscle-exercises-for-hip-and-low-back-pain/

The carpal tunnel is a busy place with several tendons passing through that help to move digits of the hand. Each tendon...
12/13/2025

The carpal tunnel is a busy place with several tendons passing through that help to move digits of the hand. Each tendon is covered by a sheath that provides lubrication so the tendons can easily slide past one another and other tissues in the wrist. Unfortunately, the structure of the wrist did not evolve to cope with the various repetitive motions that can occur in modern life. As the tendons in the wrist slide back and forth, heat can build up, which can stimulate inflammation and reduce the available space in the tunnel. This can place pressure on the median nerve and lead to the symptoms associated with CTS. To make matters more complicated, some people may have a smaller carpal tunnel to begin with. That’s why families can have a history of CTS. Women also tend to have a tighter carpal tunnel, so they may be more prone to the condition.
https://chiro-trust.org/carpal-tunnel-syndrome/carpal-tunnel-syndrome-as-a-cumulative-trauma-disorder/

Peripheral neuropathy (PN) results from damage to the nerves that carry motor and sensory information from the brain and...
12/13/2025

Peripheral neuropathy (PN) results from damage to the nerves that carry motor and sensory information from the brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body. This condition often causes weakness, numbness, and pain, usually in the feet and/or hands, but it can affect the organ systems as well. Although PN can result from traumatic injuries, infections, metabolic conditions, inherited/genetic conditions, and exposure to toxins, one of the most common causes is diabetes. Left untreated, diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) can cause irreversible damage to nerve tissue, kidney, retina, and blood vessels. Let’s discuss strategies for managing DPN.
https://chiro-trust.org/whole-body-health/diabetic-neuropathy-management-strategies/

When we were younger, getting sufficient physical activity just came with being a kid. We played outside with friends, r...
12/12/2025

When we were younger, getting sufficient physical activity just came with being a kid. We played outside with friends, ran around during recess, participated in organized sports, and attended physical education classes. But as we age, we tend to become less physically active, only exercising at prescheduled times for a run, at the gym, or on a stationary bike at home—if at all. Unfortunately, the average adult becomes less active as they age, just when they probably need exercise the most to stay both mentally and physically healthy. In addition to helping maintain a healthy weight, keeping up energy levels, and looking and feeling better, exercise can also help in managing several chronic health conditions.
https://chiro-trust.org/whole-body-health/chronic-conditions-that-benefit-from-exercise/

In a 2021 literature review, two researchers from McMaster University in Ontario reviewed clinical practice guidelines f...
12/12/2025

In a 2021 literature review, two researchers from McMaster University in Ontario reviewed clinical practice guidelines for either migraine or tension-type headaches and found recommendations for dietary supplements, oxygen therapy, herbal medicine, electrotherapy, acupuncture, behavioral therapy, manual therapy (chiropractic), homeopathy, and Chinese medicine referenced in the guidelines. Despite the fact that many of these approaches are supported by promising research, the researchers noted that only about 25% of American medical students, residents, and clinicians receive CAM training, and hence, often do not mention CAM options to their headache patients.
https://chiro-trust.org/headaches/headaches-the-neck-and-chiropractic-care/

In a study published in 2019, researchers reported on the outcomes of 95 patients who presented at an Ontario multidisci...
12/12/2025

In a study published in 2019, researchers reported on the outcomes of 95 patients who presented at an Ontario multidisciplinary community healthcare center with either sub-acute or chronic low back pain. The research team noted that 70% of the patients who received chiropractic care experienced improvements in pain and disability at a cost to the healthcare system of about $1,042. Because most of patients did not require additional medical care, it’s estimated that the introduction of chiropractic treatment in this setting reduced healthcare costs per patient by between $2,022 and $6,136. This finding is similar to that of a 2021 study in which researchers reviewed Medicare claims concerning 28,160 older adults with chronic low back pain and concluded that long-term costs were lower when the patients received chiropractic care as their front-line treatment versus opioid therapy.
https://chiro-trust.org/back-pain/chiropractic-care-cost-effective-managing-low-back-pain/

Gout is a type of inflammatory arthritis that causes pain and swelling in the joints. While it is mostly associated with...
12/11/2025

Gout is a type of inflammatory arthritis that causes pain and swelling in the joints. While it is mostly associated with the base of the big toe joint, gout can affect the knees, ankles, foot, hand, wrist, and elbow. The condition typically occurs earlier and three times more common in men than in women. For women, gout usually develops after menopause. This is because men have higher levels of uric acid (UA) most of their lives. Only after menopause do women reach similar UA levels in the blood. Hence, the condition is typically diagnosed through a simple uric acid blood test.
https://chiro-trust.org/whole-body-health/gout-a-short-summary/

Surgery to address carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common upper limb orthopedic surgery in the United States wi...
12/11/2025

Surgery to address carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common upper limb orthopedic surgery in the United States with annual costs estimated in excess of $2 billion. In western countries, the waitlist for such a procedure is often greater than five months, and the demand is expected to double in the coming decades. This can pose a serious challenge to a country’s healthcare system. What can be done to lessen this burden?

To answer this question, researchers conducted a randomized, controlled trial using multiple treatment sites (four public hospitals) utilizing non-surgical treatment methods on 105 CTS patients who were on a surgical waitlist. The experimental group (52 patients) received education, splinting, and nerve gliding exercises while remainder served as a group that remained on the waitlist without additional care. After 24 weeks, the patients in the experimental group were less likely to require surgery (59% vs 80%) and were two times more likely to report an improvement in their symptoms with respect to pain and disability.
https://chiro-trust.org/carpal-tunnel-syndrome/manual-therapy-or-surgery-for-carpal-tunnel-syndrome/

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