The upcoming holiday season will bring changes in diet, sleep, weather, and stress, each of which is a potential trigger for migraine headaches. This month’s clinical review provides the current best-practice management of this common and debilitating problem that you’re sure to see.
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Most patients come into our offices with recent injuries, or not so recent, which have finally become unbearable. Often, we are the last stop before surgery. Truthfully, the patients who need us most are the ones in our communities who are the healthiest. Athletes can rely on chiropractic physicians to reach peak performance levels and minimize the stresses that sports and training can put on their bodies. This is especially important for youth athletes, with seasons lasting longer and training becoming more competitive.
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Little League Elbow (LLE) is an overuse injury in young athletes, mainly pitchers, caused by repetitive stress on the medial elbow. Treatment involves rest, anti-inflammatories, and gradual rehabilitation. Read the article to learn more!
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This article covers 15 practical research studies from the past few weeks. The authors reviewed hundreds and highlighted only those papers that have the ability to enrich your practice, then summarized each with one or two sentences.
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Lateral hip, lumbosacral, and groin pain are often due to lumbar spine or hip joint dysfunction. However, the next time you see these symptoms, be sure to assess the thoracolumbar junction (TLJ). TLJ dysfunction, often described as Maigne Syndrome, may result in nerve irritation with referral to the lumbopelvic region. Proper assessment and treatment result in highly satisfied patients. In the next ten minutes, you will learn five tips about why Maigne syndrome should be on your shortlist of differential diagnoses.
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Check out this collection of 18 recent articles that impact patient management: Review the Latest News
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Calcification of the stylohyoid ligaments or thyroid cartilage may be frequently mistaken for calcific plaquing of the vertebral artery. In actuality, calcification of the vertebral arteries is extremely rare. The calcification of the stylohyoid ligaments and thyroid cartilage is commonly encountered and should not be mistaken for arterial calcification.
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Medial epicondylopathy is the most frequent cause of medial elbow pain, but is 3-10 times less common than lateral epicondylopathy. (2,12-15) It is most prevalent in the fourth and fifth decade and affects men and women fairly equally.
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