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While we traditionally view low back pain as the result of a problem localized to the low back itself, several studies have found that issues in adjacent parts of the body can play a role in the development of low back pain. For example, chronically tight hamstrings can affect pelvic tilt, which in turn can [..]
Non-specific mechanical neck pain is a common condition that affects up to 70% of the population at some point during their lifetime, and between 15-20% may have some degree neck pain at any given moment. The descriptor non-specific refers to the fact the condition arises from musculoskeletal strain or dysfunction in the neck region in the absence [..]
Ischemic heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. It may also be referred to as coronary artery disease and/or atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. The most up-to-date epidemiological data from the Global Burden of Disease dataset which collates data from a large number of sources, including research studies, hospital registries, and government reports, indicates that [..]
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) occurs when the mobility of the median nerve is restricted as it passes through the wrist on its way to the hand. The condition typically comes on gradually and intermittently causing many sufferers to hold off on seeking care until the pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness becomes too much of a [..]
Musculoskeletal conditions, including hip-related pain, are a leading cause of pain and disability and represent the second-largest global contributor to years lived with disability. Among hip-related pain conditions, the most common is femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (FAI). In fact, femoroacetabular impingement syndrome affects up to 15% of young adults and is a leading cause of hip [..]
Whiplash-associated disorders (WAD) is the term that properly describes the injuries sustained as a result of the sudden acceleration-deceleration of the head and neck, most commonly during a motor vehicle collision. In many instances, patients seek out chiropractic care to address the myriad symptoms linked to WAD such as pain, stiffness, muscle spasm, headache, cognitive [..]
The term gait refers to the human steady state of walking. Although most of us don’t have to concentrate on walking from one room to another, this task is actually very complex for our balance control system as it requires the integration of multiple sensory input arising from the somatosensory, vestibular, and visual systems. It also necessitates [..]
Headaches are an all-too-common and disabling condition that are often accompanied by neck pain and stiffness, leading patients to try chiropractic care to see if a neck adjustment can help. The good news is that many headache sufferers do experience some degree of relief after chiropractic treatment, but why does care focused on the neck [..]
From its origins in northern France in the Middle Ages, tennis has grown into one of the most popular sports in the world and is commonly found in high school and college athletic programs. As with all sports played by teens and young adults, participation is not without risk and musculoskeletal complaints are unfortunately common. [..]
The Importance of Convergent Validity
The primary reason (63%) patients go to chiropractors is for the management of low back pain (1). The objective of this publication is to assess the efficacy of chiropractic care for low back pain using an evaluation tool called Convergent Validity.
The denotation of the concept of Convergent Validity has [..]
Osteoarthritis is a form of arthritis characterized by the gradual wearing down of the cartilage tissue in joints. The condition is the most common cause of arthritis and will affect everyone who makes it to old age. However, it can develop earlier in life in individuals with certain gene variants as well as those with [..]
It’s well established that cardiovascular diseases are a leading cause of disability and death worldwide, of which coronary artery disease and heart failure are the most common. Even though there has been great progress in diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for coronary artery disease and heart failure over the past 30 years, the prognosis remains poor, [..]