A recent release by the Associated Press reported that Americans spend about 1/10 of their income on alternative care options. Click here for the whole story. Massage, meditation, yoga, herbal supplements, such as echinacea and ginseng are all commonly used by consumers. But, as Dr. Sidney Wolfe, who leads Public Citizen’s health research, notes, many of […]

In a recent press release out of the Shlbourne Knee Center in Indianapolis, IN, they highlight their finding of a recently completed study on knee arthritis patients. 25 men and 25 women experiencing both knee pain and difficulty bending/straightening the knee participated in the study. The summary of the press release reads: “These findings highlight […]

The United States in experiencing a health care crisis. Certainly one of the burdens on consumers is long wait times before and/or between treatments. Some patients have to wait several days or even weeks before they see a doctor or specialist. One hospital, Virginia Mason, in Seattle, has a novel approach that significantly cuts down […]

Does this sound like you? You work at your desk all day for weeks on end and like so many others, you end up with neck pain. Neck pain is very common but there are some many different treatments, it’s hard to know what to choose. Yet another research study has concluded that hands-on manual […]

When you experience low back pain, it can be extremely severe at times. We rationalize that something within must be very wrong. At times this may be true but science concludes otherwise. In a recent issue of the medical journal, Lancet, the authors concluded, “Lumbar [meaning lower back] imaging for low-back pain without indications of serious […]

In a research paper published in the February, 2009 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), the Association recommended conservative care for lower back pain before considering surgery. In the summary of the paper, they stated that “physical therapy and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are the cornerstones of nonsurgical treatment” for […]

A little resistance training goes a long way to help diabetics manage their sugar levels. The article profiled a woman with diabetes who has benefited in weight loss and better diabetes control through a program that includes resistance training, as the study indicates. Wylene Watts, physical therapist discussed the importance of activity for people with diabetes, […]

If you’ve ever been to the doctor because of neck pain, you may have received a pamphlet about your problem. While often educational, a new study that focused on Worker’s Compensation patients with neck pain, concluded that, “the educational booklets studied were not associated with improved outcomes in patients with neck pain receiving workers’ compensation. […]

A recent study published in a popular orthopedic journal recommends that the simplest in most cases, to manage low back pain, is to see a physical therapist and take anti-inflammatory medications. A number of conservative research studies provide solid evidence that conservative care is the right way to go. The article stated, “Surgery should be […]