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    Metabolic treatments of migraine
    Julian Simpson
    • Jul 16, 2021
    • 1 min

    Metabolic treatments of migraine

    There is evidence that riboflavin and co-enzyme Q10 are effective for the prevention of migraine and quasi devoid of adverse effects. Response rates are close to those of topiramate, propranolol, and CGRP/CGRPrec mAbs Reference Metabolic treatments of migraine Marco Lisicki &Jean Schoenen Pages 295-302 | Received 28 Oct 2019, Accepted 10 Feb 2020, Accepted author version posted online: 18 Feb 2020, Published online: 19 Feb 2020 If you want to make an appointment. Please call
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    Can Vitamin D3 help with Headaches?
    Julian Simpson
    • Jul 1, 2021
    • 1 min

    Can Vitamin D3 help with Headaches?

    Good news! New research shows: D3 supplemented group experienced significantly lower headache days per month , reduced attacks duration , Less severe headaches , and lower analgesics use/month If you want to make an appointment. Please call Health Wise Chiropractic 03 9467 7889 or book online Health Wise Chiropractic Sunbury- Shop 3/21 Dornoch Drive Sunbury 3429 #sunburychiropractor #healthwisechiropractic #drjuliansimpson #painrelief #sunbury #diggersrest #romsey #riddellscr
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    Daily associations between sleep and pain in patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain
    Julian Simpson
    • Jun 12, 2021
    • 1 min

    Daily associations between sleep and pain in patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain

    Bad night sleep ? Thinking it might be causing you pain? YOURE RIGHT new research has shown that if you have a bad nights sleep, it is a predictor that the next day you will be more likely to suffer a pain episode Other predictors of pain where mental stability, stress If you want to make an appointment. Please call Health Wise Chiropractic 03 9467 7889 or book online Health Wise Chiropractic Sunbury- Shop 3/21 Dornoch Drive Sunbury 3429 #sunburychiropractor #healthwisechirop
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    Does Dry Needling work for an acute shoulder problem?
    Julian Simpson
    • Jun 5, 2021
    • 1 min

    Does Dry Needling work for an acute shoulder problem?

    Effects of Trigger Point Dry Needling for Nontraumatic Shoulder Pain of Musculoskeletal Origin: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis We have all at some point had a painful shoulder It could be from overreaching, sitting at the desk for too long or maybe pulling too many weeds in the garden on the weekend New research has shown that there was moderate evidence that dry needling can REDUCE shoulder pain intensity and can help get you back to doing the activities you love doin
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    Investigating Key Predictors of Persistent Low Back Pain: A Focus on Psychological Stress
    Julian Simpson
    • May 28, 2021
    • 1 min

    Investigating Key Predictors of Persistent Low Back Pain: A Focus on Psychological Stress

    New research is out to explore what stress could be causing you long term pain! Baseline stress, self-reported pain, and pain sensitivity impact Low back pain trajectories Higher household income increased the likelihood of pain resolution over 24 weeks Income’s relation to Low Back Pain's course influenced by baseline stress, pain and sensitivity Consistent evaluation of biopsychosocial factors of pain could advance nursing care If you want to make an appointment. Please cal
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    Can yoga help with chronic low back pain and help with anxiety?
    Julian Simpson
    • May 21, 2021
    • 1 min

    Can yoga help with chronic low back pain and help with anxiety?

    Can Yoga or Physical Therapy for Chronic Low Back Pain Improve Depression and Anxiety Among Adults from a Racially Diverse, Low-Income Community? A Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial. Depression and anxiety are common in low-income and minority groups with chronic low back pain Physical therapy and yoga for chronic pain may improve symptoms of comorbid depression and anxiety Improvement in back-related function is associated with an improvement in depressive
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    Does Dry needling scientifically work on hip pain/
    Julian Simpson
    • May 14, 2021
    • 1 min

    Does Dry needling scientifically work on hip pain/

    EFFECTIVENESS OF DRY NEEDLING THERAPY ON PAIN, HIP MUSCLE STRENGTH AND PHYSICAL FUNCTION IN PATIENTS WITH HIP OSTEOARTHRITIS: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL. Significant group by time interactions were shown for physical function, pain and hip muscle force variables. Post hoc tests revealed a significant reduction in hip pain and significant improvements in physical function and hip muscle strength If you want to make an appointment. Please call Health Wise Chiropractic 03 946
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    Effects of manual therapy on the diaphragm in the musculoskeletal system
    Julian Simpson
    • May 5, 2021
    • 1 min

    Effects of manual therapy on the diaphragm in the musculoskeletal system

    Diaphragm manual therapy is effective in improving thoracoabdominal expansion. Diaphragm manual therapy is effective in improving diaphragmatic mobility. Diaphragm manual therapy obtains a better posterior muscle chain flexibility. Limited studies show improvements at lumbar and cervical level. If you want more information. Please call Health Wise Chiropractic 03 9467 7889 or book online to see one of our Chiropractors Reference Effects of manual therapy on the diaphragm in t
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    Intervertebral disc degeneration relates to biomechanical changes of spinal ligaments
    Julian Simpson
    • May 5, 2021
    • 1 min

    Intervertebral disc degeneration relates to biomechanical changes of spinal ligaments

    Intervertebral disc degeneration relates to biomechanical changes of spinal ligaments Aging is primarily related to biomechanical changes to the LF.(ligamentum flavum) IVD-degeneration is related to a relevant reduction in stiffness and ultimate strength of the LF and ISL&SSL(interspinous ligament, supraspinous ligmanet) , with a similar trend for the ITL (intertransverse ligament) The ligamentum flavum is essential for maintaining upright posture, it helps to preserve the no
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    Neck and shoulder pain in adolescents seldom occur alone
    Julian Simpson
    • May 5, 2021
    • 1 min

    Neck and shoulder pain in adolescents seldom occur alone

    Neck and shoulder pain in adolescents seldom occur alone In total, 253,968 adolescents (50% girls) participated in the study, of which 56.5% were from lower secondary school. The total prevalence of neck/shoulder pain was 24%, but only 5% reported isolated neck/shoulder pain. Among students reporting neck/shoulder pain, half of them also reported other musculoskeletal pain, and 50% of the boys and 70% of the girls reported co-occurring headache. Depressive symptoms were repor
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    Lumbar Spinal Stenosis and how non pharmacological therapies could help
    Julian Simpson
    • May 5, 2021
    • 1 min

    Lumbar Spinal Stenosis and how non pharmacological therapies could help

    Effectiveness of conservative non-pharmacologic therapies for pain, disability, physical capacity, and physical activity behaviour in patients with degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis Samantha Jacobi, Amber Beynon, Stephan Dombrowski, Niels Wedderkopp, Richelle Witherspoon, Jeffrey J. Hebert, Effectiveness of conservative non-pharmacologic therapies for pain, disability, physical capacity, and physical activity behaviour in patients with degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis: a
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    Systematic review of sacroiliac joint motion and the effect of screw fixation
    Julian Simpson
    • May 5, 2021
    • 1 min

    Systematic review of sacroiliac joint motion and the effect of screw fixation

    Systematic review of sacroiliac joint motion and the effect of screw fixation Traumatic sacroiliac joint injury often requires surgical fixation to restore stability. • Range of motion is a common metric for quantifying sacroiliac joint stability. • Sacroiliac stability for the intact, injured, or repaired states is not adequately defined • Pooled stability metrics from the literature may be used to assess new stabilization techniques. If you want more information. Pleas
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    Dry needling trigger points around knee and hip joints improves function in OA
    Julian Simpson
    • May 5, 2021
    • 1 min

    Dry needling trigger points around knee and hip joints improves function in OA

    Dry needling trigger points around knee and hip joints improves function in patients with mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis The latest research has found : Using 3 sessions of dry needling can increase functional activity, sensitivity and balance and decrease pain in patients with knee osteoarthritis in short term. If you want more information. Please call Health Wise Chiropractic 03 9467 7889 or book online to see one of our Chiropractors #melton #meltonsouth #strathtullo
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    The cold truth: the role of cryotherapy in the treatment of injury and recovery from exercise
    Julian Simpson
    • May 5, 2021
    • 1 min

    The cold truth: the role of cryotherapy in the treatment of injury and recovery from exercise

    After you do exercise, cryotherapy is indicated when rapid recovery is required between exercise bouts, as opposed to after routine training. Ultimately, the effectiveness of cryotherapy as a recovery modality is dependent upon its ability to maintain a reduction in muscle temperature and on the timing of treatment with respect to when the injury occurred, or the exercise ceased. Therefore, to limit the proliferation of secondary tissue damage that occurs in the hours after a
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    Strength Training versus Stretching for Improving Range of Motion
    Julian Simpson
    • May 5, 2021
    • 1 min

    Strength Training versus Stretching for Improving Range of Motion

    Strength Training versus Stretching for Improving Range of Motion Range of motion is the angle by which a joint moves from its resting position to the extremities of its motion in any given direction Conditions that can negatively affect ROM are Ankylosing spondylitis, Cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis ROM is improved through increased stretch tolerance, augmented fascicle length, and changes in pennation angle The study concluded tha
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    Low Back Pain Flares: How do They Differ From an Increase in Pain?
    Julian Simpson
    • May 5, 2021
    • 2 min

    Low Back Pain Flares: How do They Differ From an Increase in Pain?

    Low Back Pain Flares: How do They Differ From an Increase in Pain? A flare up is a worsening of your condition that lasts from hours to weeks Things that can cause a flare up are:sitting too long, being in an accident, slipping on a wet surface or sleeping in an incorrect position Recent research looked at people with low back pain for over 3 months On days where self reported flare ups where worse, most people had lower quality sleep, higher pain sensitivity, fatigue, disabi
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    Physical Therapy Management of Older Adults With Hip Fracture
    Julian Simpson
    • Apr 1, 2021
    • 1 min

    Physical Therapy Management of Older Adults With Hip Fracture

    Hip fracture is a leading cause of profound morbidity in individuals aged 65 years and older, ranking in the top 10 causes of loss of disability-adjusted life-years for older adults. Worldwide, the number of people with hip fracture is expected to rise significantly due to the aging population and other factors. Physical therapist management is recommended within medical, surgical, and multidisciplinary clinical practice guideline (CPGs) and is considered to be the standard o
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    How do you know you found the right Chiropractor
    Julian Simpson
    • Mar 11, 2021
    • 1 min

    How do you know you found the right Chiropractor

    Research looked into what was more cost effective in terms of Chiropractic care and how quick a patient got better The following characteristics are seen in Chiropractors who have quicker results which lead to patients having to pay less overall for their care. (1) they lead with evidence-based quality care; (2) use a comprehensive history and intake process; (3) apply shared decision making with the patient to identify measurable treatment goals; (4) address identified biops
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    Effectiveness of chiropractic versus sham manipulation for recurrent headaches in children
    Julian Simpson
    • Mar 4, 2021
    • 1 min

    Effectiveness of chiropractic versus sham manipulation for recurrent headaches in children

    Ever wondered if Chiropractic treatment can help children ? Research has found that: Children has fewer DAYS of headaches with chiropractic treatment Children also had better perceived effect Further research is needed to see the difference between chiropractic and medication If you want to make an appointment. Please call Health Wise Chiropractic 03 9467 7889 or book online Health Wise Chiropractic Sunbury- Shop 3/21 Dornoch Drive Sunbury 3429 #sunburychiropractor #healthwis
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    Effects of Chiropratic on inflammatory mediators in patients with non-specific low back pain
    Julian Simpson
    • Feb 25, 2021
    • 1 min

    Effects of Chiropratic on inflammatory mediators in patients with non-specific low back pain

    In new research released In Jan 2021, Researches looked to see if people with long term low back pain, would benefit from chiropractic adjustments, as it was beleived that Chiropractic could help with TNFa, IL6 levels TNfa is the most important pro inflammatory cytokines as it is involved in vasodilation and edema formation The research showed that the change in the markers was significant and was another positive result for patients with low back pain ! If you want to make a
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