Research shows mind body practices such as meditation, yoga and other relaxation techniques may offer positive results. These non-medication treatments can be added to medication to enhance results. Relaxation shows modest short-term reductions in...
A British Medical Journal 2019 study looking at the associations between gabapentinoids and adverse outcomes related to coordination disturbances shows reason to closely monitor this population of patients. Integrative providers see large numbers of...
A 2019 Abstract from National Institute of Health performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to determine efficacy of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) on fibromyalgia patients. Results identified from review of nine randomized controlled trials...
This article is a systematic review and meta-analysis of the effects of using TPMT for non-cancer pain. Search consisted of patients older than 18 years with pain of three (3) months duration or more...
In a March 13, 2019 Reuters Health publication from Duke University, researchers found an ultrasensitive scanning technique to detect Alzheimer’s disease in the back of the eye. Small retinal blood vessels were altered in...
Knee pain is a common complaint among older adults. Up to 25% of persons 55 years and older consult a doctor for it. Torn meniscus and osteoarthritis are frequently seen with a painful knee. ...
If ‘sitting is the new smoking’, should sit-stand desks (SSD) become the cure? A recent study in Applied Ergonomics highlighted in this ScienceDaily story discuss the ups and downs of the evidence gathered from...
DynaMed Plus has published an extensive overview and recommendations for chronic low back pain. This overview contains clinically supported foundations for best practice examination procedures, treatment choices, evidence supported outcome measures, management protocols, medications,...