by Neil Bossenger | Apr 3, 2016 | Case of the month, Cases, Spinewave Bulletin, Symptoms
Degeneration of the spine is a prevalent problem that generally advances with age, though is not always restricted to the elderly1. The presence of osteoarthritis is not always consistent with pain either. While progressive joint failure may cause pain and disability,...
by Neil Bossenger | Jan 31, 2016 | Research, Spinewave Bulletin
People with depression are 60 percent more likely to develop low back pain in their lifetime, according to Australian research. This is the first study to show that depression itself may actually trigger back pain rather than the injury being the cause. The research,...
by Neil Bossenger | Jul 1, 2015 | Research, Spinewave Bulletin
Researchers found non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) “significantly inhibit ovulation”. NSAIDs are among the most commonly used drugs worldwide, and are taken by more than 30 million people every day. Available without prescription, they are...
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...