Awender Chiropractic

Manual Therapies for Low Back Pain A myofascial trigger point is a hyperirritable spot found in skeletal muscle that is associated with chronic pain conditions, including chronic low back pain. In this study, researchers compared the effect of three manual therapiesmanual pressure release, strain counterstrain, and integrated neuromuscular inhibition techniqueon 48 patients with chronic low back pain and observed that each were effective at deactivating trigger points and improving low back pain and disability. Doctors of chiropractic often incorporate several manual therapy interventions when treating patients with chronic low back pain, depending on the patient’s unique case and needs. - Journal of Alternate and Complimentary Medicine, February 2020

Get More Sleep to Reduce Exercise-Related Injury Risk Questionnaires completed by over 7,500 men and women in the military revealed that soldiers who slept six or fewer hours per night were 53% more likely to experience exercise-related injuries such as fracture, sprains, and muscle strains than their peers who slept eight hours a night. - Sleep Health, February 2020

The Benefits of Massage The Mayo Clinic lists the following benefits of massage: reduction of pain and muscle tension; less pain from soft-tissue injuries; and feelings of caring, comfort, and connection. The organization recommends discussing the pros and cons of massage with your healthcare provider, especially if you are pregnant, have cancer, or have unexplained pain. - Mayo Clinic, February 2020

Post-Whiplash Headaches A review of findings from 44 published studies concluded that 60% of whiplash patients will experience headaches within one week of their injury and up to 38% may continue to report headaches up to one year later. Doctors of chiropractic are trained to evaluate headaches and other symptoms associated with whiplash injuries. - Pain, January 2020