Cervical Spine & Neck Pain

Multimodal Treatment Program Comparing 2 Different Traction Approaches for Patients With Discogenic Cervical Radiculopathy

Multimodal Treatment Program Comparing 2 Different Traction Approaches for Patients With Discogenic Cervical Radiculopathy: A Randomized Controlled Trial Ibrahim M. Moustafa, PT, PhD Journal of Chiropractic Medicine Volume 13, Issue 3, September 2014, Pages 157–167 Abstract Objective The purpose of this study was to investigate the immediate and long-term effects of a 1-year multimodal program […]

Respiratory dysfunction in patients with chronic neck pain – Influence of thoracic spine and chest mobility

Manual Therapy Volume 19, Issue 5, Pages 440–444, October 2014 B. Wirth Abstract Patients with chronic neck pain exhibit various musculoskeletal deficits and respiratory dysfunction. As there is a link between thoracic and cervical spine motion, the aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between thoracic spine and chest mobility with respiratory function […]

The best evidence in back and neck pain care – CBRG QuickDecks – Slide Shows

CBRG QuickDecks is a set of the summary slides describing findings from systematic reviews published by the Cochrane Back Review Group (CBRG). These summaries provide clinicians and researchers with a snapshot of evidence on various treatment and prevention measures for back and neck pain. Below you will find the summaries organized by intervention type (pharmacological/surgical/ […]

Exploring Patient Satisfaction: A Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial of Spinal Manipulation, Home Exercise, and Medication for Acute and Subacute Neck Pain

J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2014 Sep 5. pii: S0161-4754(14)00146-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2014.08.005. [Epub ahead of print] Exploring Patient Satisfaction: A Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial of Spinal Manipulation, Home Exercise, and Medication for Acute and Subacute Neck Pain. Leininger BD Abstract OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to assess satisfaction with specific aspects […]

Optimal duration of conservative management prior to surgery for cervical and lumbar radiculopathy

Global Spine J. 2014 Dec;4(4):279-86. doi: 10.1055/s-0034-1387807. Epub 2014 Aug 28. Optimal duration of conservative management prior to surgery for cervical and lumbar radiculopathy: a literature review. Alentado VJ1, Lubelski D2, Steinmetz MP3, Benzel EC2, Mroz TE2. Author information Abstract Study Design Literature review. Objective Since the 1970s, spine surgeons have commonly required 6 weeks of failed […]

Spinal manipulative therapy and exercise for seniors with chronic neck pain

Michele Maiers, DC, MPH The Spine Journal Volume 14, Issue 9, 1 September 2014, Pages 1879–1889 Abstract Background context Neck pain, common among the elderly population, has considerable implications on health and quality of life. Evidence supports the use of spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) and exercise to treat neck pain; however, no studies to date […]

Thoracic manipulation versus mobilization in patients with mechanical neck pain

J Man Manip Ther. 2014 Aug;22(3):141-53. doi: 10.1179/2042618613Y.0000000043. Thoracic manipulation versus mobilization in patients with mechanical neck pain: a systematic review. Young JL, Walker D, Snyder S, Daly K. Author information Abstract OBJECTIVES: Thoracic manipulation is widely used in physical therapy and has been shown to be effective at addressing mechanical neck pain. However, thoracic […]

The MRI Enigma in Spine Injury Clearance

MedPageToday.com Published: Aug 19, 2014 By Rory Spiegel MD Story Source Action Points This editorial suggests that the high-sensitivity of MRI may lead to clinically irrelevant diagnoses when the modality is used to evaluate cervical tenderness after trauma. The study under discussion examined outcomes in patients who had received imaging for neck trauma, but was […]

Disc Herniations- Injections or Chiropractic Care?

August 14, 2014 by The Evidence Based Chiropractor Chiropractic, Low Back Pain Research Disc herniations (also known as slipped discs, disc bulges, disc extrusions, etc) are a common problem which can lead to disabling pain.  Pain down the extremities (arms or legs) is called radicular pain and can stem from a disc herniation which is […]

The course and prognostic factors of symptomatic cervical disc herniation with radiculopathy: a systematic review of the literature

Jessica J. Wong, BSc, DC, FCCS(C) The Spine Journal Volume 14, Issue 8, 1 August 2014, Pages 1781–1789 Abstract Background context Cervical spine disc herniation is a disabling source of cervical radiculopathy. However, little is known about its course and prognosis. Understanding the course and prognosis of symptomatic cervical disc herniation is necessary to guide […]

Predicting Nonspecific Neck Pain

Development of a Neck Pain Risk Score for Predicting Nonspecific Neck Pain With Disability in Office Workers: A 1-Year Prospective Cohort Study. Paksaichol A J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2014 Aug 12. pii: S0161-4754(14)00119-5. doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2014.07.004. [Epub ahead of print] NCBINCBI Logo Skip to main content Skip to navigation Resources How To About NCBI Accesskeys Sign […]

Risk Factors for Vertebral Artery Injuries in Cervical Spine Trauma

Orthop Rev (Pavia). Aug 8, 2014; 6(3): 5429. Published online Oct 1, 2014. doi: 10.4081/or.2014.5429 PMCID: PMC4195989 Risk Factors for Vertebral Artery Injuries in Cervical Spine Trauma Nanjundappa S. Abstract Blunt cerebrovascular injuries (i.e. involvement of carotid and vertebral arteries) are increasingly being recognized in setting of cervical spine trauma/fractures and are associated with high […]

Does inter-vertebral range of motion increase after spinal manipulation? A prospective cohort study *- Full Text Article

Chiropr Man Therap. 2014 Jul 1;22:24. doi: 10.1186/s12998-014-0024-9. eCollection 2014. Branney J1, Breen AC2. Author information Abstract BACKGROUND: Spinal manipulation for nonspecific neck pain is thought to work in part by improving inter-vertebral range of motion (IV-RoM), but it is difficult to measure this or determine whether it is related to clinical outcomes. OBJECTIVES: This […]

Impact of spinal alignment and back muscle strength on shoulder range of motion in middle-aged and elderly people in a prospective cohort study

Eur Spine J. 2014 Jul;23(7):1414-9. doi: 10.1007/s00586-014-3251-9. Epub 2014 Mar 1. Imagama S, Hasegawa Y, Wakao N, Hirano K, Muramoto A, Ishiguro N. Abstract PURPOSE: The relationship between spine and shoulder motion has not been well evaluated. The purpose of this study was to clarify the relationships among thoracic kyphosis and lumbar lordosis, spinal range […]

Cervical and shoulder postural assessment of adolescents between 15 and 17 years old and association with upper quadrant pain – Full Text

Braz J Phys Ther. Jul-Aug 2014;18(4):364-71. doi: 10.1590/bjpt-rbf.2014.0027. Epub 2014 Jul 18. Rodrigo M Ruivo PMID: 25054381 PMCID: PMC4183261 DOI: 10.1590/bjpt-rbf.2014.0027 Abstract Background: There is sparse literature that provides evidence of cervical and shoulder postural alignment of 15 to 17-year-old adolescents and that analyzes sex differences. Objectives: To characterize the postural alignment of the head […]

Immediate Effects of Breathing Re-Education on Respiratory Function and Range of Motion in Chronic Neck Pain

J Med Assoc Thai 2014 Jul;97 Suppl 7:S55-9. Orawan Yeampattanaporn, Keerin Mekhora, Wattana Jalayondeja, Jatuporn Wongsathikun PMID: 25141528 Abstract Objective: Neck pain is associated with certain breathing patterns and may lead to altered respiratory function. Moreover the altered breathing patterns may cause neck pain symptoms. This study has determined the effects of respiratory muscle reeducation on […]

When range of motion is not enough: Towards an evidence-based approach to medico-legal reporting in whiplash injury – Full Text

Worsfold C. J Forensic Leg Med. 2014 Jul;25C:95-99. doi: 10.1016/j.jflm.2014.04.013. Epub 2014 Apr 26. Abstract Whiplash injury medico-legal reporting has traditionally been focused upon identifying restrictions in range of motion and identifying the presence of tender areas in the cervical spine in an effort both to diagnose the condition and to offer a prognosis. There […]

Outcomes for Chronic Neck and Low Back Pain Patients After Manipulation Under Anesthesia

Cynthia K. Peterson, RN, DC J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2014;xx:1-6) Journal Reference ABSTRACT Background: The purpose of this study was to investigate outcomes of chronic patients unresponsive to previous spinal manipulative therapy subsequently treated with manipulation under anesthesia (MUA). Methods: A prospective outcome cohort study was performed on 30 patients who had not improved with previous […]

Neck Pain – Drugs or Chiropractic?

By ChiroTrust on July 1, 2014 Story Source When you have neck pain, do you instinctively reach for that bottle of ibuprofen or Tylenol? If so, is that the best option? Who can we trust for the answer? Since between 10-20% of the population suffer from chronic or persistent neck pain, this is a VERY […]

Short term treatment versus long term management of neck and back disability in older adults utilizing spinal manipulative therapy and supervised exercise: a parallel-group randomized clinical trial evaluating relative effectiveness and harms – Full Text Article

Corrie Vihstadt, Michele MaiersEmail author, Kristine Westrom, Gert Bronfort, Roni Evans, Jan Hartvigsen and Craig Schulz Chiropractic & Manual Therapies 201422:26 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12998-014-0026-7© Vihstadt et al.; licensee BioMed Central Ltd. 2014 Received: 17 June 2014 Accepted: 7 July 2014 Published: 23 July 2014 Background Back and neck disability are frequent in older adults resulting in loss […]