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Can acupoint stimulation and lavender oil acupressure relieve low back pain?

In a recent randomized controlled trial conducted at the Women Workers Association in Hong Kong, researchers aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a combination therapy involving relaxation acupoint stimulation and acupressure with lavender essential oil for individuals suffering from sub-acute or chronic non-specific low back pain (LBP). Led by Y.B. Yip and S.H.M. Tse, (2004) the study recruited adult participants experiencing non-specific LBP and divided … Continue reading Can acupoint stimulation and lavender oil acupressure relieve low back pain?

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Exploring the efficacy of chiropractic care: Does spinal manipulation reduce migraine frequency and severity?

In a comprehensive six-month randomized controlled trial conducted at the Chiropractic Research Center of Macquarie University, researchers, led by P. J. Tuchin, et. al.,(2000) aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) in treating migraine. The trial, comprising three stages, involved data collection before and after a two-month treatment period, comparing outcomes between an SMT group and a control group. A total … Continue reading Exploring the efficacy of chiropractic care: Does spinal manipulation reduce migraine frequency and severity?

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Can chiropractic therapy alleviate premenstrual syndrome symptoms?

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a common condition affecting many women, characterized by a range of distressing symptoms. In 1999, placebo-controlled, crossover clinical trial conducted by M. J. Walsh and B. I. Polus, the efficacy of chiropractic therapy in treating PMS symptoms was rigorously investigated. The study enrolled 25 subjects diagnosed with PMS, utilizing the Moos premenstrual syndrome questionnaire along with daily symptom monitoring for confirmation. … Continue reading Can chiropractic therapy alleviate premenstrual syndrome symptoms?

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Which chiropractic technique reigns supreme?

In 1995, Gemmell, et. al., controlled trial conducted at a private chiropractic clinic in Tulsa, Oklahoma, researchers sought to compare the immediate effects of Meric and Activator adjustments on patients experiencing acute low back pain (LBP). The study aimed to determine the relative effectiveness of these two chiropractic techniques in alleviating pain in individuals with this common ailment. Thirty consecutive established patients with acute LBP … Continue reading Which chiropractic technique reigns supreme?

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Can Neiguan point acupressure significantly reduce morning sickness in early pregnancy?

In 1992, Penacchioni, P., et. al., study aimed to assess the antiemetic effects of acupressure applied to the Neiguan point in alleviating morning sickness during early pregnancy. A randomized, double-blind, cross-over, placebo-controlled trial was conducted with sixty women in the early stages of pregnancy. Over a 12-day period, organized into four phases of 3 days each, participants were assigned to either unilateral or bilateral acupressure … Continue reading Can Neiguan point acupressure significantly reduce morning sickness in early pregnancy?

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