Research deepens questions about low back mri
Researchers reviewed records of 1,000 MRI's taken of patients with low back pain and found that more than half were prescribed inappropriately.
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Health Articles by Dr. Lavine
Frailty syndrome
Frailty is becoming a major concern of physicians treating the elderly. Discover some of the components of frailty that gerontologists are studying in this guest post provided by Laurie G. Jacobs, MD of Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
MRIs not helpful in understanding low back pain & sciatica
Dutch researchers took MRI's of people with sciatica and compared them with MRI's taken one year later. Patients who had had surgery were less likely to have a bulging disc one year post-op. But what did that mean?
Dynamic control of movement is key to low back pain
Scientists now can test subtle details of trunk postural control and compare the movement skill of those with back pain and those without.
Degenerative Spondylolisthesis vs. Isthmic Spondylolisthesis
The distinctions between degenerative spondylolisthesis and isthmic spondylolisthesis.
Vertebral Compression Fractures
Vertebral compression fractures from osteoporotic bones affect more than half a million Americans each year. Other fractures occur from trauma or cancers spreading to the spine. Learn the risks and treatment strategies.
Do You Need Folate Supplements?
Facts about folate: its role in human metabolism, natural food sources, and the possible need for supplementation.
Guest Article: Your Personal Renewable Energy
Guest author Fran Parker describes how movement variation renews us and restores our energy.
Altered Gait and Early Cognitive Impairment Symptoms
Emerging research shows that changes in walking patterns can be early warning signs of dementia. But can someone with altered gait be retrained to walk with ease, elegance and balance, thus preventing cognitive decline?
Chiropractic for Seniors- What I’ve Learned
Dr. Lavine shares his insight into the challenges of providing chiropractic care for an aging population.
If You Have Back Problems Be Wary of These Three Exercises
Those with back problems need strengthening exercises to protect their low back but have to be wary to perform only low back-safe maneuvers.
The latest on muscle strength, balance training and brain fitness
Key topics from Dr. Lavine's lecture on Muscle Strength, Balance Training and Brain Fitness
Eat Like a Kid – Guest Article from Donna Fish
A guest article from Donna Fish, a social worker who specializes in eating disorders and helping parents foster healthy eating habits and a healthy body attitude in their children.
Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain – Part 3
Simple steps you can take to recover from fibromyalgia and chronic pain.
Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain – Part 2
Part 2 of Dr. Lavine's article on fibromyalgia and chronic pain covers more of the basic scientific principles that are emerging as we grapple to understand this complex and diverse disease process.
