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Jeff Langmaid 9/16/14 Jeff Langmaid 9/16/14

Chiropractic Care Reduces Radicular Back Pain- by The Evidence Based Chiropractor

Earlier today MedPage Today released an article which highlighted a piece of new research from the Annals of Internal Medicine. This research showed that chiropractic care (with exercise and advice) reduced back-related leg pain (radicular pain) more than exercise and advice alone at 12 weeks. At 1 year the patients experienced more global improvement, higher satisfaction, and lower medication use.

According to the report from MedPage, "Prior to this study, SMT was considered a viable treatment option of what is known as 'uncomplicated low back pain,' which is low back pain without radiating pain to the leg," authors Bronfort and Roni Evans, DC, PhD, at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, wrote in an email toMedPage Today.

"This study shows that for patients without progressive neurological deficits and serious identifiable causes (e.g., spinal fracture, etc.) SMT, coupled with home exercise and advice, may be helpful, and should be considered," they added."

The Evidence Based Chiropractor will be fast-tracking this research study to be included in an upcoming Monthly MD Research Brief.

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Jeff Langmaid 9/11/14 Jeff Langmaid 9/11/14

Reduced ROM and Proprioception Directly Linked to Back Pain- by The Evidence Based Chiropractor

New research from the BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders found a direct link between reduced lumbar range of motion and proprioception with low back pain. They conducted a database search and examined over 40 independent studies.

As a chiropractor this is important because we evaluate proprioception and range of motion for every patient that enters our office. This is invaluable information not only for diagnosis related thought processes', but also for our choice of technique during treatment.

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Jeff Langmaid 9/5/14 Jeff Langmaid 9/5/14

Flexion-Distraction, How Much Treatment is Sufficient? - by The Evidence Based Chiropractor

The latest JMPT has a very interesting study examining the dosage effects of flexion-distraction technique for patients with lumbar stenosis. As we know from previous studies, flexion-distraction has been proven to decrease intradiscal pressure and relieve radicular complaints. Additionally, this chiropractic technique has proven to be a safe and effective treatment strategy for patients with lumbar stenosis. Currently, 60% of the chiropractic profession utilizes flexion-distraction.

The patients in the JMPT study were all over the age of 50 with MRI confirmed signs of Lumbar Stenosis. They were randomized to groups either received flexion-distraction, or placebo treatment. The researchers found that a "dosage" of 12 visits appears to produce the most clinical benefit while also retaining high adherence to schedule. Regardless of the treatment schedule they found that patients had positive trends of pain outcomes with treatment compared to placebo. Additionally, there were no adverse effects recorded for any of the patients receiving treatment.

Studies like this truly "set the stage" for future research. Using their dosage model, a future study will be able to closely examine clinical outcomes when measuring flexion distraction against other treatment options.

Jeff Langmaid 8/30/14 Jeff Langmaid 8/30/14

Groin Pain May Indicate L3/L4 Radiculopathy- by The Evidence Based Chiropractor

Persistent groin pain can be a very difficult symptom to assess and treat. Often, physicians looks to the hips or even the hip flexor muscles as possible sources of the pain.

New research emphasizes that L3/L4 radiculopathy can likely produce groin pain. Patients in this study underwent decompressive surgery and showed a great reduction in VAS and JOA pain, even at 19 months post-intervention.

As chiropractors, this means that we have the potential to provide non-surgical decompression (flexion-distraction, etc) to the L3/L4 vertebral motion segments and greatly reduce groin pain in some patients. While groin pain may traditionally stem from non-spine related complaints; research shows us that for a certain subset of patients, non-surgical decompressive chiropractic may provide substantial relief.

Jeff Langmaid 8/26/14 Jeff Langmaid 8/26/14

Landmark Chiropractic Research- The UK BEAM Study- by The Evidence Based Chiropractor

The UK BEAM Study, published in 2004, examined a variety of treatments for back pain in a primary care setting. They looked at active exercise (physical therapy), best care (medication and advice), and spinal manipulation. They results were astounding. In part, they concluded that, "At three and 12 months, participants randomized to the spinal manipulation package reported significant improvements in Roland disability scores and several secondary outcomes- pain, back beliefs, and general physical health.”

This piece of research should be a cornerstone of your interdisciplinary outreach!

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