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Feature Articles:
Chiropractic Adjustments Reduce Pain
Top Ten Back Breaking Jobs
Adolescents And The Persistence Of Back Pain
Herbs Help In Dementia




Chiropractic Adjustments Reduce Pain
An interesting study showed the amazing pain relief effects of a single chiropractic adjustment; also known as chiropractic spinal manipulation. Researchers applied a topical cream including capsaicin (a skin irritant causing inflammation and pain) on the forearm of 20 healthy individuals. After 20 minutes, some of the individuals received chiropractic adjustments. Researchers reported those receiving the chiropractic adjustments experienced significantly less pain.
SOURCE: JMPT. July-August 2004 • Volume 27 • Number 6

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Top Ten Back Breaking Jobs
Back pain accounts for 1/4 of all lost work and is the single most common work-related injury. While almost everyone is at risk of back injury, the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) has compiled a list of the ten most back-dangerous jobs:
  • Truck drivers
  • Construction workers
  • Landscapers
  • Police officers
  • Farmers
  • Shingle roofers
  • Firefigherts/EMTs
  • Delivery drivers
  • Nursing home workers
  • Auto mechanics

The main problems with the occupations above is they all include one or more of the following which are very bad on the back, especially lower back: prolonged periods of sitting, constant repetitive vibration, heavy/continual lifting, awkward lifting and awkward positions.

The ACA suggests the following to limit back strain: maintain proper posture; wear comfortable, low-heeled shoes; alternate tasks that use different muscle groups; take periodic stretch breaks; and be sure to lift with your knees, keep the object close to your body, and do not twist when lifting.

SOURCE: American Chiropractic Association. October 13, 2004.

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Adolescents And The Persistence Of Back Pain
New research on mid until late adolescence has shown low back pain to be persistent. In other words, low back pain in children and teens should be taken seriously and those suffering should seek treatment as soon as possible. Similar to adults, the back pain and problems causing the back pain do not simply go away, never to return. Once back pain surfaces, it commonly sticks around or comes back in the future. In case you weren’t aware, chiropractic care is appropriate for all ages.
SOURCE: Spine. 29(21):2452-2457, November 1, 2004.

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Herbs Help In Dementia
A new study indicates the herbal preparation ba wei di huang wan, an herbal medicine used in Asia for 2,000 years, can be a benefit in those elderly patients suffering from dementia. Researchers found those elderly subjects with mild to severe demential who took the herbal medicine versus a placebo showed a significant improvement in their mental functioning, and in their ability to complete day-to-day activities. In the study, the herbs were taken for 8 weeks, subjects had dementia for an average of 5 years and the average age of the subjects was 84 years. Researchers cautioned that elderly people especially must use caution when taking any herbal treatments as they can interfere with other medications they are currently taking.
SOURCE: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, September 2004.

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