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Expanding Ellipsoidal Decompression (EED®) of the Spine
A novel approach to the treatment of neck pain and postural dysfunction by a self-administered therapy provides an immediate treatment effect in the form of disc positional and conformational changes.
Deep Cervical Muscle Dysfunction and Head/Neck/Face Pain–Part 2
This article discusses how strength and endurance training can help manage symptoms related to mechanical impairment of the neck.
Disordered Sacroiliac Joint Pain
The partial displacement or dislocation of the sacroiliac joint is a poorly understood and seldom diagnosed condition that may be responsible for a number of back pain or upper body painful conditions. Read about SI joint pain.
Non-surgical Spinal Decompression (NSSD)
In the presence of overt, symptomatic intervertebral disc disease, preliminary results of non-surgical spinal decompression (NSSD) suggest a stronger therapeutic effect than conventional traction and may offer a non-surgical alternative to some patients.
Interventions for Radiating Upper Extremity and Cervical Facet Pain
Recent developments mean safer and better outcomes of therapy for radiating pain of the neck and shoulders.
Spinal Pain and Neuromuscular Deficiency
The plethora of available treatment methods for low back pain (LBP) is a clear testimonial to the lack of efficacy of any one method to significantly reduce low back pain. Articles looks at neuromuscular deep core muscle reactivation as a treatment for low back pain.
Diagnosis of Low Back Pain
Low back pain doesn’t always come from the back. Physical diagnosis techniques exist to help differentiate back pain originating from other than the lumbar spine. Learn more about these back pain diagnostic techniques.
Prolotherapy for Sacroiliac Joint Laxity
Using the prone posterior iliac glide test, the pain practitioner can clinically detect instability of the sacroiliac joint and confirm restoration of stability following prolotherapy.
Restoration of Normal Cervical Lordosis
Cervical pain (neck pain) is one of the most common symptoms in today’s society. Poor posture is sometimes at the root of this neck pain; article reviews a treatment to restore cervical lordosis.
Deep Cervical Muscle Dysfunction and Head/Neck/Face Pain–Part 1
About half of the population will experience cervical spine pain or headaches at some point in their lives. Article discusses deep cervical muscle dysfunction and its role in myofascial pain.
Cervical Disc Disease with Referred Pain to TMJ
This article highlights some of the common causes of cervical-related pain and referred pain. Article also includes a case report that shows the premise of referred TMJ pain from cervical injury.
Spine-related Pain in Sports Medicine
Article provides a brief review of evaluation and treatment strategies for sports-specific disorders for patients who have spine pain.
Dextrose Prolotherapy for Unresolved Neck Pain
This article discusses a study of patients with neck pain who were treated with dextrose prolotherapy at an outpatient charity clinic in rural Illinois.
Blocking Out the Pain
Electrical nerve blocks can be used to treat sciatica, a type of radiculopathy.
Accidentally Speaking
The diagnosis and treatment of soft tissue trauma as a result of MVAs is an area in which all clinicians find common ground. Article covers soft tissue injury and spinal trauma from car accidents.