MRI’s not very useful in diagnosing rotator cuff problems
MRIs of the shoulder almost always show rotator cuff damage in adults over 40, whether they have shoulder symptoms or not.
Health Effects of the Environment and Medical System
A selection of Dr. Lavine's articles on Health Effects of the Environment and Medical System...
“Organic” foods lower your exposure to harmful chemicals
Humanity is experiencing a huge burden of toxic environmental chemicals. in this context, eating organic foods makes a big difference to your health.
Latest WHO guidelines on chronic low back pain
The WHO, recognizing chronic low back pain as the world's leading cause of disability, recommends spinal manipulation as practiced by chiropractors.
Spinal cord stimulators don’t relieve pain
A Cochrane review in 2023 found little evidence that implanted spinal cord stimulators were effective for chronic back pain.
Why you should never give up on your potential for recovery
Patients who were candidates for low back surgery nonetheless universally showed improvement from a short program of rehab exercise care.
NSAID’s are bad for your heart, too
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, NSAID's, are widely are used for pain, inflammation, arthritis, and injury. ...
Chronic back pain and chiropractic
Chiropractic care is more broadly researched than other treatments for chronic low back pain and it's safe and effective.
Be wary of the new class of drugs for migraine
Emgality and Nurtec are examples of a new class of migraine medication, but their actions don't only block pain - they block the normal production of gut mucus.
The plastics in your body are harming your health
No one escapes - plastics are everywhere in the environment and you've got the toxic residues of plastics in your ...
Depression is not due to altered serotonin metabolism
A recent review showed no link between serotonin levels and depression. Here are some natural and effective alternatives to SSRIs.
How to prepare for the next pandemic? Start with healthier people
The Covid 19 pandemic has upended so much of our social order and stressed the health care system almost to its ...
What I learned about statins and muscle pain
Muscle pain is a common effect of statins. I need to be vigilant that patients who don't respond positively to manual therapy may have a problem with statins.
Soft tissue injuries and PRP injections
PRP injections are a new, unproven method for soft tissue injuries. NTT, therapeutic exercise, joint mobilization, and nutrition strategies are proven methods.
Endocrine disruptor chemicals place humanity at risk
Male sperm counts have dropped alarmingly over the past fifty years. What's to blame? Environmental chemicals.
10 Toxic household items you should throw away now – Guest article
Today's guest article was written by Aly Cohen, MD, FACR, a Rheumatologist who's an expert on Environmental ...
