GENTLE IS BEST
Chronic low back pain reacts
more positively to gentle spinal manipulation than more forceful. A new
research paper conveys 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 in addition to 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 no wonder that Yorkville Chiropractic and Wellness Centre appreciates Cox®
Technic! It’s gentle and effective for chronic
back pain in addition to neck pain, sciatica, radicular arm
pain and many more spine pain conditions.
Toronto
CHIROPRACTIC TIP OF THE MONTH: B Vitamins Vital Through All Life Stages
Toronto chiropractic patients: Take
notice of your folate and B-vitamin status throughout life! Your Toronto
chiropractor will help you. Folic acid (vitamin B9) is suggested
to all pregnant women to decrease the risk of neural tube defects
in newborns. Low vitamin
B12 status is associated with an increased chance
of cognitive dysfunction, cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis. For some
people, ensuring ideal vitamin B status
may be tougher than for others. Older folks just don’t
absorb it very well. A genetic variant (MRHFR) that is
a common folate B9 polymorphism is related to conditions
like stroke. Good news! Recently a distinctive
interaction with riboflavin (vitamin B2) decreases the risk of
hypertension. (2) How’s your B status? Shall we
check that out together? Yorkville Chiropractic and Wellness Centre will be ready to address any concerns you may have about vitamin B and spinal nutrition.
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