GENTLE IS BEST
Chronic low back pain responds
more positively to gentle spinal manipulation than more forceful. A new
research paper states that for chronic low back pain
patients, gentle flexion-distraction (aka Cox® Technic) is superior to high
velocity low amplitude thrust (HVLA), a common form of manipulation. The
randomized clinical trial found via several different tests that
flexion distraction increased patient Visual Analog Scale ratings
of pain as well as Oswestry Disability Index
ratings of disability. The bottom line is that for chronic low back pain
patients, flexion distraction offered greater
improvements in pain and function than HVLA. (1) It’s not
surprising that Shoreline Medical Services/ Hutter Chiropractic Office values Cox®
Technic! It’s gentle and useful for chronic
back pain as well as neck pain, sciatica, radicular arm
pain and many other spine pain conditions.
Groton
CHIROPRACTIC TIP OF THE MONTH: B Vitamins Vital Through All Life Stages
Groton chiropractic patients: Take
notice of your folate and B-vitamin status throughout life! Your Groton
chiropractor will help you. Folic acid (vitamin B9) is recommended
to all pregnant women to decrease the risk of neural tube defects
in newborns. Low vitamin
B12 status is affiliated with an increased chance
of cognitive dysfunction, cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis. For some
people, ensuring optimal vitamin B status
may be harder than for others. Older folks just do not
absorb it properly. A genetic variant (MRHFR) that is
a common folate B9 polymorphism is connected to problems
like stroke. Good news! Of late a unique
interaction with riboflavin (vitamin B2) decreases the risk of
hypertension. (2) How’s your B status? Shall we
check that out together? Shoreline Medical Services/ Hutter Chiropractic Office will be ready to address any concerns you may have about vitamin B and spinal nutrition.
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