Baton Rouge Chiropractic Newsletter from Medical Spine and Sports Injury and Rehab Centers for January 2017
Does wearing a lumbosacral orthosis cause trunk muscle weakness? No. A review of 35 published studies found no effect on muscle strength in some while others actually showed increased muscle strength. Only one showed reduced thickness of abdominal muscles. (1) Certainly, Medical Spine and Sports Injury and Rehab Centers doesn’t want our low back pain patients to rely on the back belt for longer than necessary, but for the interim care, its use can be helpful to stabilize the spine - and even remind you to not overdo - while it heals.
A study of chronic low back pain patients with low levels of vitamin D were supplemented with 60,000 IU a week for 8 weeks. 66% of them attained normal vitamin D levels. Significant reduction in reported pain by visual analog scale and significant improvement in functional ability were noted. (2) Medical Spine and Sports Injury and Rehab Centers is pleased to serve Baton Rouge chiropractic care to many patients with low back pain, so don’t be surprised if when you are one of them that we discuss vitamin D and nutrition at some point!
Chiropractic Care vs. Primary Physician Care Prior to Stroke – No Difference
A new article in the Journal of Cerebrovascular Disease compares patients less than 45 years old who saw a chiropractor to those who saw a primary care physician days before they had a stroke. They found that there is no excess risk of carotid artery stroke after chiropractic care. (3) All chiropractic spinal care at Medical Spine and Sports Injury and Rehab Centers is carefully applied and monitored after a thorough Baton Rouge chiropractic examination is performed.
Disc Herniation - Conservative Care Equals Surgical Care in Long-term
A comparison study of surgical and conservative care outcomes for lumbar disc herniation and sciatica showed faster relief from symptoms (at 6 weeks) but no benefit over conservative care at mid-term and long-term follow up. (4) So if you or a loved one has back pain and/or leg pain due to disc herniation and want to avoid surgery, Baton Rouge chiropractic care at Medical Spine and Sports Injury and Rehab Centers is ready to help. Contact Medical Spine and Sports Injury and Rehab Centers today.
Contact Medical Spine and Sports Injury and Rehab Centers today to set your next Baton Rouge chiropractic appointment whether you have back pain or neck pain, a disc herniation or a decision to make about back surgery. Medical Spine and Sports Injury and Rehab Centers is here to help.