Healthy News November 2023

picture of spinal manipulation to help relieve neurological symptoms and improve quality of life 

SPINAL MANIPULATION HELPS WITH NEUROLOGICAL SYMPTOMS:
Balance, Muscle Stiffness, Motor Function, etc.

A review of the research on the benefits of spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) for symptoms linked to neurological disorders - leading reasons for disability around the world – noted a significant finding: SMT enhanced quality of life, balance, and cerebral palsy. Manchester Chiropractic & Sports Injuries incorporates spinal manipulation into our care of Manchester back pain and neck pain patients’ treatment plans! Other findings were how SMT may boost strength in asymptomatic spine pain and stroke patients as well as motor function, autonomic function, muscle stiffness, balance problems, and spasticity. (1) Though rare and an extreme form of spasticity, hereditary spastic paraplegia (a neurodegenerative disorder), was iumproved with SMT. Its extremity spasticity and pain were reduced, and strength and function were enhanced after 9 months of chiropractic care alongside NSAIDs and baclofen. (2) Research and experience demonstrated that multidisciplinary integrative care for low back pain has its benefits in decreasing disability, improving pain, and lessening symptom frequency. One study demonstrated that the difference was just 4% though: 43% for chiropractic care alone while it was 47% for multidisciplinary. (3) A chiropractic-based study of lumbar spinal stenosis patients with associated balance issues treated with SMT of the flexion distraction type (aka Cox® Technic) showed significant improvement in objective (tests like Timed Up and Go, Five Time Sit to Stand, balance force plate measurements of entropy) and subjective outcomes (patient-reported) at mid visit (average 9th visit) and end visit (average 13.7th visit). The average age of the participants was 83.5 years old! (4) Improving balance is so important for older folks! We know that making musculoskeletal pain care person-centered – considering age, symptoms that come along with back pain and related conditions, willingness to follow the treatment plan - is so essential. (5) What do you want? Ready to begin the path to symptom relief? Manchester Chiropractic & Sports Injuries is!!

Listen to this PODCAST with Dr. Nate McKee on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson about the benefit of The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management for spinal stenosis sufferers and their balance.

picture of proper Manchester lifting  

TIP OF THE MONTH: Lift (and Lower) Properly

“Keep your back straight when you lift! Bend your knees!” You have heard such recommendations about lifting properly. A new study tested other factors and found that externally rotating the feet while maintaining a spine straight made further reach possible while lifting with a straight spine. (6) Another study describes how lumbar spine extensor muscle force control – weaker in back pain patients yet crucial in daily activities like lifting – is linked to increased multiplanar knee movement throughout the lifting process. (7) We need to think about the knees, too! In a noteworthy twist on proper lifting, a study described that postural control was more challenged during load-lowering than load-lifting! (8) Thinking before lifting and lowering is important! We’ll talk more on your next Manchester chiropractic visit.

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