tag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-1250480 2008-07-10T09:25:32-07:00 Research and opinion on causes and cures. Techniques and how-to's. TypePad tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-54539 2010-03-12T12:00:32-07:00 2010-03-12T12:00:07-07:00

The lumbosacral region includes the pelvis and the lower spine, as well as the many stabilizing connective tissues and muscles. The joints involved are the lower lumbar intervertebral motion segments (L4/L5 and L5/S1) and the two sacroiliac joints. A strain indicates an injury to muscular (contractile) tissues, while a sprain denotes damage to connective tissues, such as ligaments, fascia, and joint capsules.

By Mark Charrette, DC The lumbosacral region includes the pelvis and the lower spine, as well as the many stabilizing connective tissues and muscles. The joints involved are the lower lumbar intervertebral motion segments (L4/L5 and L5/S1) and the two sacroiliac joints. A strain indicates an injury to muscular (contractile) tissues, while a sprain denotes damage to connective tissues, such as ligaments, fascia, and joint capsules. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-54498 2010-02-26T12:00:32-07:00 2010-02-26T12:00:07-07:00

Low back (lumbar) pain has been reported to be one of the most common conditions for which sufferers worldwide seek medical attention. It has numerous causes and can never be lumped into one specific etiological category. The same is true for treatment. There are numerous treatments available, of which chiropractic and acupuncture have repeatedly demonstrated their effectiveness in the majority of low back pain syndromes. The most important treatment goals are to achieve a successful level of pain reduction followed by correction and stabilization of the condition. Most low back pain suffers will wholeheartedly agree that pain relief is paramount, and as quickly as possible.

By John Amaro, LAc, Dipl. Ac. (NCCAOM), FIAMA, DC Low back (lumbar) pain has been reported to be one of the most common conditions for which sufferers worldwide seek medical attention. It has numerous causes and can never be lumped into one specific etiological category. The same is true for treatment. There are numerous treatments available, of which chiropractic and acupuncture have repeatedly demonstrated their effectiveness in the majority of low back pain syndromes. The most important treatment goals are to achieve a successful level of pain reduction followed by correction and stabilization of the condition. Most low back pain suffers will wholeheartedly agree that pain relief is paramount, and as quickly as possible. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-54435 2010-02-12T12:00:32-07:00 2010-02-12T12:00:07-07:00

Logan College of Chiropractic is using a $1.2 million grant from the Health and Human Resources Administration - the largest grant the college has ever received - for a three-year investigation into how chiropractic care impacts low back pain and balance in the elderly. Researchers from Logan and Saint Louis University will assess LBP and balance in a study population of more than 400 older adults and then compare the effectiveness of manual therapy, stabilization exercises and conventional therapy.

By Editorial Staff Logan College of Chiropractic is using a $1.2 million grant from the Health and Human Resources Administration - the largest grant the college has ever received - for a three-year investigation into how chiropractic care impacts low back pain and balance in the elderly. Researchers from Logan and Saint Louis University will assess LBP and balance in a study population of more than 400 older adults and then compare the effectiveness of manual therapy, stabilization exercises and conventional therapy. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-54418 2010-01-15T12:00:32-07:00 2010-01-15T12:00:07-07:00

This article was inspired by a recent article by Robert Cooperstein, MA, DC. I find that I often end up being the physician of last resort, seeing patients who have not responded to previous chiropractic care, PT or medical management. I have realized that my model of what goes wrong in the lower back has really changed over the years. I used to think that my job was finding fixations and correcting them. I now have a broader understanding that often includes hypermobility as a primary issue. Once you recognize that functional instability has to be addressed, you know you have to both correct fixated joints and stabilize unstable joints.

By Marc Heller, DC This article was inspired by a recent article by Robert Cooperstein, MA, DC. I find that I often end up being the physician of last resort, seeing patients who have not responded to previous chiropractic care, PT or medical management. I have realized that my model of what goes wrong in the lower back has really changed over the years. I used to think that my job was finding fixations and correcting them. I now have a broader understanding that often includes hypermobility as a primary issue. Once you recognize that functional instability has to be addressed, you know you have to both correct fixated joints and stabilize unstable joints.