Does surgery or conservative care result in faster return to play or better outcomes in elite athletes struggling with a lumbar disc herniation? On today's episode we examine the latest research.

320- Surgery or Conservative Care After a Lumbar Disc Herniation

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Today, we’re diving into breakthrough research on the immediate effects of integrative health modalities for patients with moderate to severe symptoms. We’ll explore how chiropractic care, alongside other evidence-based treatments like acupuncture and massage, can substantially improve pain, stress, and anxiety levels.

440- How Chiropractic and Integrative Modalities Improve Quality of Life

Today, we’re diving deep into the fascinating world of the lumbar multifidus, a crucial muscle in the lower back that plays a significant role in spinal stability and pain management. We'll explore a recent study that examines the multifidus’ impact on treatment outcomes for those suffering from low back or leg pain.

439- The Crucial Role of Multifidus Muscle in Lumbar Spine Stability and Pain Relief

In this week's episode, we dive deep into a groundbreaking study that shows how chiropractic care can significantly reduce tramadol prescriptions in adults with radicular low back pain. We explored how tramadol, an atypical synthetic opioid, is often prescribed and the implications of that, contrasting it with the benefits and effectiveness of chiropractic spinal manipulation.

438- The Impact of Chiropractic on Tramadol Prescriptions in Radicular Low Back Pain

Today we dive deep into a comprehensive study spanning 10 years, which investigates the effects of spinal fusion surgery without decompression on patients with cervical spinal degeneration. This groundbreaking research sheds light on spinal instability as both a cause and effect of degenerative spinal conditions, challenging long-held beliefs about spinal health and treatment.

437- The Link Between Spinal Instability and Degenerative Changes

In this episode, we dove into intervertebral disc pathology and how our understanding of it has evolved. We covered critical insights on risk factors, from genetic predispositions to environmental impacts like occupation and smoking. Plus, we shared actionable prevention tips you can use to help your patients avoid disc issues.

320- Surgery or Conservative Care After a Lumbar Disc Herniation

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