by Neil Bossenger | Jan 25, 2015 | Case of the month, Cases, Spinewave Bulletin, Symptoms
Improper functioning of the nervous system can affect blood vessels, most frequently those of the fingers and toes, causing the blood vessels to constrict when a person is cold or experiencing stress. This results in less blood flowing to the extremities, which then...
by Neil Bossenger | Jan 25, 2015 | Research, Spinewave Bulletin
Objective: To investigate the efficacy and tolerability of analgesic and adjuvant pain drugs typically administered in primary care for the management of patients with sciatica. Design: Systematic review. Data source: International Pharmaceutical Abstracts, PsycINFO,...
by Neil Bossenger | Sep 14, 2011 | Case of the month, Cases, Spinewave Bulletin, Symptoms
I am now well toilet trained – Karen. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) has in many instances become a hand-wave diagnosis due to its complex nature and myriad causes. IBS can have elements of constipation and diarrhoea, or alternation between the two. When I first...
by Neil Bossenger | Jul 7, 2010 | Case of the month, Cases, Spinewave Bulletin, Symptoms
“As I sighed with relief he said, Well have you dancing on the table, Norma. I almost believed him!” This is a well rounded story of physical, mental and emotional success – more or less – and also simply people helping people...