from Dynamic Chiropractic A report commissioned by the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (FCP) and prepared by a global leader for trusted human resources and related financial advice, products and services has found that the addition of chiropractic care for the…
Chiropractic vs. Medicine for Acute LBP: No Contest
from Dynamic Chiropractic The study found that after 16 weeks of care, patients referred to medical doctors saw almost no improvement in their disability scores, were likely to still be taking pain drugs and saw no benefit with added physical…
Sitting Is the New Smoking
by Jeffrey Tucker from Dynamic Chiropractic Don’t grow old with low back pain. If you have to sit for long periods make sure you have good posture and good lumbar support. Get up frequently, take a walk, but before running, exercise your…
Back Pain Is #1 Cause of Disability Worldwide
by Peter W. Crownfield, Executive Editor, Dynamic Chiropractic Studies from the Global Burden of Disease 2010 highlight the pressing need to prevent and treat spinal and musculoskeletal disorders. To read more, click here.
The Impact of Slouched Posture: A Review of the Recent Literature
by Jasper Sidhu, BSc, DC from Dynamic Chiropractic We’re sitting more often and, in most cases, longer. Whether it’s during leisure or work activities, sitting in slouched posture appears to be a major factor to consider in the treatment of…
The Newest Public-Health Epidemic: Sitting Too Much, Moving Too Little
by Paul Hooper, DC, MPH, MS from Dynamic Chiropractic A follow up to the previous article “Sit or Stand? Strategies to Improve Workplace Health and Reduce Disease.” Partly due to rising health costs and the awareness that sitting for long…
Non-Pharmacological Therapies Recommended for Low Back Pain
In response to research calling into question the efficacy of acetaminophen in the management of spinal pain, The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) strongly encourages patients and healthcare providers to consider the benefits of a conservative approach to back pain. To…
Massage Therapy
The Benefits of Massage What exactly are the benefits of receiving massage or bodywork treatments? Useful for all of the conditions listed below and more, massage can: Alleviate low-back pain and improve range of motion. Assist with shorter, easier labor…