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Vertebral Compression Fracture Management and Prevention

Vertebral Compression Fracture Management and Prevention Compression fractures (CFs) of the spinal vertebrae can occur in two main varieties: acute and chronic. Acute CFs can occur at any age and can be quite serious, especially if the bony fragments displace into the spinal canal where the spinal cord in located. These most often represent unstable fr

Three Reasons Why Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Is So Stubborn

Three Reasons Why Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Is So Stubborn Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is by far the most frequent cause of a nerve entrapment in the extremities. Despite it being such a common complaint (estimated to affect 1 in 1,000 American adults), CTS can be a difficult condition to manage. Here are three reasons why… 1) Mult

Traction for Low Back Pain

Traction for Low Back Pain When it comes to a condition like low back pain, the care a patient receives can depend on case history and examination findings, as well as the doctor’s training and treatment preferences. For the patient with a lumbar disk pathology, a doctor of chiropractic may employ lumbar traction in

Bottom-Up vs. Top-Down Treatment for Headaches

Bottom-Up vs. Top-Down Treatment for Headaches There are many types of headache and each has an underlying cause that must be addressed to achieve a satisfactory outcome. A 2020 review of research from the previous two decades suggests that the best conservative, non-pharmaceutical approach for headaches may involve either a top-down or botto