For decades, physical therapists, osteopaths and chiropractors have manipulated the spine in countless patients with low back pain. Joseph Brence reviews current literature that examined the effects of manipulation.
Joseph Brence provides a successful, evidence-based protocol for the treatment of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome.
Joseph Brence summarizes an article from the Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapeutics on how manual therapy evokes a placebo response which may reduce pain.
On March 16th, 2011 American Regent has recalled Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate.
A recent article in "The New Yorker" reviews how believed facts are losing their truth.
Stretching and manual trigger point release to the gastrocnemius has been shown to have good short-term effects in reducing plantar pain.
Gluteus medius strength is important for maintaining pelvic stabilization to reduce forces through the low back and knee.
This article highlights how to recognize a lumbar nerve root adhesion.