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Is percutaneous disk decompression the superior choice for managing intervertebral disk herniation pain?

In 2011, a groundbreaking study conducted by a Erginousakis, et. al., including Dimitrios Erginousakis and colleagues, has shed new light on the treatment of intervertebral disk herniation. The study meticulously compared the outcomes of conservative therapy and percutaneous disk decompression (PDD) in alleviating pain and enhancing mobility over short, intermediate, and long-term periods. The research, approved by both a university ethics panel and an institutional … Continue reading Is percutaneous disk decompression the superior choice for managing intervertebral disk herniation pain?

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What are the immediate effects of Atlanto-occipital joint manipulation on neck pain?

In 2009, researchers led by Pilar Mansilla-Ferragut investigated the impact of spinal manipulation on women suffering from mechanical neck pain. Specifically, they targeted the atlanto-occipital joint, assessing its influence on active mouth opening and pressure pain sensitivity in the sphenoid bone region, innervated by the trigeminal nerve. Thirty-seven women aged 21 to 50 with mechanical neck pain participated in the study. They were randomly assigned … Continue reading What are the immediate effects of Atlanto-occipital joint manipulation on neck pain?

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Which stretching method reigns supreme for chronic neck pain relief?

In 2008, a randomized clinical trial led by Ana Cláudia Violino Cunha and colleagues, the effectiveness of two distinct stretching techniques in addressing chronic neck pain among women was investigated. The study, aimed to compare the outcomes of conventional static stretching with muscle chain stretching, as part of global posture reeducation, in conjunction with manual therapy. Thirty-three female participants, aged 35 to 60, were enrolled … Continue reading Which stretching method reigns supreme for chronic neck pain relief?

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Do Phantom exercises hold the key to alleviating phantom limb pain? Insights from a preliminary study

In 2009 a pilot study conducted by Ozlem Ulger and colleagues, the effectiveness of phantom limb exercises in mitigating phantom limb pain was investigated. This study aimed to shed light on the potential benefits of incorporating targeted phantom exercises into rehabilitation protocols for traumatic amputees. The study involved a cohort of 20 traumatic amputees, with ten participants receiving a regimen of phantom exercises alongside prosthetic … Continue reading Do Phantom exercises hold the key to alleviating phantom limb pain? Insights from a preliminary study

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Can individualized functional training ease chronic low back pain? A pilot study inquiry

In 2009 pilot study, conducted by Jau-Yih Tsauo and colleagues, the effectiveness of an individualized functional training program for patients suffering from chronic low back pain (LBP) was investigated. This study aimed to explore the impact of such a program on alleviating pain and improving functional capacity in individuals with non-specific LBP lasting for at least three months. The study employed a randomized, controlled trial … Continue reading Can individualized functional training ease chronic low back pain? A pilot study inquiry

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