Posted on 09/28/2023 8:16:15 PM PDT by ConservativeMind
Those suffering from chronic neck pain can alleviate the symptoms on the way to full recovery if they adopt optimal posture and spinal alignment, according to a study.
The study evaluated two widely-used corrective approaches to remedy chronic non-specific neck pain caused by forward head posture (FHP) and CBP rehabilitation and traditional exercise programs.
"The CBP technique is a posture-correcting method that depends on stretching the viscous and plastic elements of the longitudinal ligament and intervertebral disks, in addition to effectively stretching the soft tissue through the entire neck area in the direction of normal head and neck postures," the researchers write.
The study involved 66 elderly participants with an FHP. They were randomly assigned to either the chiropractic biophysics (CBP) group or the Standard Group. Both groups underwent 18 treatment sessions over a 6-week period, with a follow-up assessment conducted three months after the completion of treatment.
The scientists found the Chiropractic Biophysics (CBP), a spine and posture correcting method that incorporates a mathematical approach, most effective.
The study's primary outcome is the craniovertebral angle (CVA), which measures the alignment of the head and neck. Secondary outcomes include pain intensity, Berg balance score (BBS), head repositioning accuracy (HRA), and cervical range of motion (CROM).
Ibrahim M. Moustafa says that following 18 sessions, the CBP group showed significant improvement in the CVA, indicating a successful correction of FHP. In contrast, he adds, the exercise group did not experience a notable change in CVA, despite both groups showing improved functional measurements and pain intensity.
The study's most promising finding came during the three-month post-treatment follow-up. At this stage, without any further interventions, the CBP group maintained their improved conditions in all areas, including CVA, pain intensity, BBS, HRA, and CROM. In contrast, the exercise experienced regression, with their initial improvements reversing.
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Just looked this method up only to discover that the neck pillow was given to me 30+years ago along with specific exercises by a local chiropractor. And it worked. The instruction page is still under the bed but the pillow disappeared.
Oh, my, I have to research this fully.
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Here's a food list for avoiding tyramine
https://fdnow.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Tyramine-Free-Food-List-for-Website-updated-January-2020.pdf
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