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How effective is osteopathic manipulative treatment in managing chronic pain for spinal cord injury (SCI) patients?

In 2011, a groundbreaking study conducted at the Spinal Unit of Ospedale Niguarda Ca’ Granda and the Istituto Superiore di Osteopatia in Milan reveals promising results for individuals suffering from chronic pain due to spinal cord injuries (SCI). The research, led by Dr. C. Arienti and colleagues, explores the efficacy of combining conventional pharmacological treatments with osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) to alleviate pain in SCI … Continue reading How effective is osteopathic manipulative treatment in managing chronic pain for spinal cord injury (SCI) patients?

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Residual leg numbness after lumber decompression surgeries: A summary of research evidence.

Introduction: Lumbar disc herniation (LDH) is the most frequent lumbar degenerative illness that causes patients to have redundant pain (Ravindra et al., 2018). Lower back pain (LBP) and sciatica symptoms, such as leg pain (LP) and leg numbness (LN), are common in patients with LDH (Deyo et al., 2016). In addition, LN is a major factor influencing clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction following decompression surgery … Continue reading Residual leg numbness after lumber decompression surgeries: A summary of research evidence.

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Low back pain in pregnancy

Back discomfort is a frequent, but not universal, symptom of pregnancy for many women. This blog compiles some of the evidence linked to prevalence and makes some management recommendations. Prevalence Back discomfort is reported by 47% to 80% of pregnant women at some stage during their pregnancy (Mantle et al. 1977; Gent D. and Hottlieb K. 1985; Berg et al. 1988; Ostgaard et al. 1991, … Continue reading Low back pain in pregnancy

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The Peripheral Nervous System: Anatomy and physiology

In this blog, I will discuss anatomical concerns for the peripheral nervous system, followed by a few words about the central nervous system. However, the primary focus will be on the peripheral nervous system. A) Anatomical aspects: Peripheral Neurons: The key functional components of peripheral neurons are the axon and dendrites, as well as the cell body (in the dorsal root ganglia for sensory neurons). … Continue reading The Peripheral Nervous System: Anatomy and physiology

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