Research
Comparing hamstring activity with three different kettlebell swings
I found this paper, Hamstring Myoelectrical Activity During Three Different Kettlebell Swing Exercises. The paper compared how 3 different swings, the hinge swing, the squat swing, and the double knee extension swing (used in those who train for kettlebell sport) affected the hamstring muscles. The 3 hamstring muscles were divided into 2 parts a medial…
Ask the Chiropractor: Is it bad to crack your knuckles?
In my chiropractic practice I am often asked he question, “Is it bad to crack my knuckles?” In my opinion this is likely an old wives tale but I figured it would be worth while to see if there is any research on the subject. I took some time and did a pubmed central review…
Upper cervical and upper thoracic manipulation versus mobilization and exercise in patients with cervicogenic headache
If you have headaches then spinal manipulation or chiropractic adjustments can be an appropriate form of treatment for you. In the following research paper you will see that spinal manipulation was more effective for reducing headaches than mobilization. You should also note that a long course of treatment was not necessary. Six to eight visits were…
Efficacy of Spinal Manipulation for Chronic Headache: A Systematic Review
Found this systematic review on spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) and chronic headaches. Though the authors note that the research isn’t based on strong studies this is their conclusion: SMT appears to have a better effect than massage for cervicogenic headache. It also appears that SMT has an effect comparable with commonly used first-line prophylactic prescription…
A Spinal Manipulative Therapy or Lumbar Nerve Root Injections comparative study
Herniated discs, especially those that result in pain down the leg are troubling for athletes, weekend warriors or just the regular Joe/Jane. I am sure there are people who avoid seeing a chiropractor because they have been told that they have a herniated disc. They have been told by others that a chiropractic adjustment would make them worse…
Is it bad to crack your knuckles – Update
A number of years ago i wrote a post looking into the research of whether or not there is any harm in cracking your knuckles. An update on the subject is needed since knowledge can change over 6 years. Chronic Cracking of your Knuckles and Arthritis There isn’t much more research in chronic knuckle cracking and…
Chiropractic care helping the medical system
This is how Chiropractic care an help with the medical system. We can help take the stress off of the medical system in Canada for those with headaches, back and neck pain. In the USA, we can find Chiropractors in the hospitals, working along side medical doctors. I would love to see the day that…
Acupuncture for tension-type headache | Cochrane
Source: Acupuncture for tension-type headache | Cochrane
Prevalence of gluteus medius weakness in people with chronic low back pain
Eur Spine J. 2015 May 26. [Epub ahead of print]
