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Last updated on October 11, 2017 By Dr. Brad Cole

Massage Therapy Compared to Medical Care for Chronic Back Pain

Massage Therapy Compared to Medical Care for Chronic Back Pain

The Annals of Internal Medicine published a study investigating massage therapy compared to medical care for chronic back Pain.  Low back pain can affect up to 80% of the population. When a doctor treats low back pain, the main goal is to decrease the pain and help the individual return to their usual activities. Those […]

Filed Under: Back Pain, Chiropractic Care, Massage, Pain Conditions Tagged With: Back Pain, chronic back pain, low back pain, massage

Last updated on September 21, 2017 By Dr. Richard Cole

Sciatica Definition and the Best Treatment

Sciatica Definition and the Best Treatment

Back pain is the most common disorder seen by chiropractic physicians, comprising of up to 70% of presenting patients. A substantial number of those patients have sciatica… the popular definition of sciatica is “pain radiating into the back of the leg”. Costing billions of dollars to treat every year, sciatica is also a major cost […]

Filed Under: Arm or Leg Pain, Back Pain, Pain Conditions Tagged With: sciatica, sciatica treatment

Last updated on September 30, 2013 By Dr. Brad Cole

Imaging Tests for Low Back Pain- Is It Necessary?

Imaging Tests for Low Back Pain- Is It Necessary?

It would seem that imaging tests, such as x rays, CT, or MRI, would be a great idea for severe low back pain. Wouldn’t having a picture of the painful area of your back reveal a back pain cause to be treated? Yet there are several reasons why imaging tests for low back pain may not […]

Filed Under: Back Pain, Chiropractic Care, Evaluation and Diagnostic Tools, Pain Conditions Tagged With: Back Pain, diagnosis, MRI, xrays

Last updated on August 26, 2013 By Dr. Richard Cole

Ruptured Disc- The Best Treatment

Ruptured Disc- The Best Treatment

The pain from a ruptured disc can be very scary. The victim feels loss of control of their life and fears for the future. (“Will my back ever be right again?”) (“Ain’t nobody got time for that!”) A ruptured disc can occur following a lift, fall, slip or other injury. However, many ruptures that I […]

Filed Under: Arm or Leg Pain, Back Pain, Disc Problems Tagged With: chiropractic, disc degeneration, disc herniations, disc tear, manipulation, Ruptured Disc, sciatica

Last updated on September 30, 2013 By Dr. Brad Cole

Are You Getting Evidence-based Back Pain Treatment?

Are You Getting Evidence-based Back Pain Treatment?

A lot of people are confused about what to do when confronted with an episode of low back pain. Unfortunately, that confusion also extends into the healthcare system, such that some patients don’t get effective, evidence-based back pain treatment. As scientists find the most effective treatments for spine problems, other researchers aggregate that information to form […]

Filed Under: Back Pain, Pain Conditions Tagged With: Back Pain, chiropractic, exercise, inflammation, low back pain, manipulation, research, spinal manipulative therapy

Last updated on December 23, 2013 By Dr. Brad Cole

Smoking Worsens Back Pain, Quitting Helps

Smoking Worsens Back Pain, Quitting Helps

Smoking can literally be a pain in the back. Over the years, research into the association between smoking and low back pain has indicated that smoking worsens back pain, spine degeneration, and long term back health. A study published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery in December 2012, found that smokers were far […]

Filed Under: Back Pain, Chiropractic Care, Pain Conditions, Self Care Tagged With: Back Pain, low back pain, smoking, smoking cessation

Last updated on July 8, 2013 By Dr. Richard Cole

What Conditions Do Chiropractors Treat?

What Conditions Do Chiropractors Treat?

Doctors of Chiropractic (DCs) care for patients of all ages, who may be suffering from a variety of health conditions. DCs are especially well-known for their expertise in caring for patients with back pain, neck pain, and headaches…particularly with their highly skilled spinal manipulations or chiropractic adjustments.

Filed Under: Arm or Leg Pain, Back Pain, Disc Problems, Fibromyalgia, Headache, Neck Pain, Pain Conditions, Sports Injury Tagged With: Back Pain, chiropractic, chiropractic adjustment, conditions, headache, neck pain, sports injury

Last updated on April 1, 2013 By Dr. Brad Cole

4 Myths of Pediatric Chiropractic- Chiropractic for Babies and Children

4 Myths of Pediatric Chiropractic- Chiropractic for Babies and Children

Sharp opinions, questions, and myths surround the topic of chiropractic care for infants, children, and adolescents. The facts are that: 1. Children from infancy to adolescence may have significant spine, joint, and developmental disorders. 2. The best medical evidence supports chiropractic care for a range of joint and spine problems at every stage of life. 3. Through a […]

Filed Under: Back Pain, Chiropractic Care, Evaluation and Diagnostic Tools, Headache, Pain Conditions, Spinal Manipulation Tagged With: chiropractic, pediatric, pediatric patients, posture, spinal manipulative therapy

Last updated on September 17, 2013 By Dr. Brad Cole 1 Comment

Facts About Chiropractic Treatment and Prevention of Back Pain

Although chiropractic treatment is helpful for more than just back pain, many patients visit chiropractors looking for relief from this pervasive condition. In fact, 31 million Americans experience low-back pain at any given time.1 A few interesting facts about back pain: One-half of all working Americans admit to having back pain symptoms each year.2 Back […]

Filed Under: Back Pain, Chiropractic Care, Pain Conditions, Spinal Manipulation Tagged With: Back Pain, chiropractic, diet, ergonomic, exercise, manipulation, posture, shoes, spinal manipulative therapy

Last updated on December 6, 2013 By Dr. Brad Cole Leave a Comment

Fish Oil is a Better Option Than NSAID for Back or Neck Pain

Fish Oil is a Better Option Than NSAID for Back or Neck Pain

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are commonly used and well-known to be effective for both acute and chronic nonspecific back and neck pain. Unfortunately, extreme complications including gastric ulcers, bleeding, heart attack, and deaths are associated with their use. The omega-3 essential fatty acid found in fish oil is an excellent alternative with fewer side effects. It […]

Filed Under: Back Pain, Neck Pain, Nutrition Tagged With: Back Pain, EPA/DHA, Fish Oil, neck pain, nutrition, pain management

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