Laurel Chiropractic & Wellness, Dr. Mahin Darabi

12/13/2024

A NEW STUDY REVEALS THE EFFECT OF EXERCISE ON TWO POWERFUL PROTEINS THAT FIGHT DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, & METABOLIC DISEASE:

Journal: Experimental Gerontology:

Effects of physical exercise on Irisin and BDNF concentrations, and their relationship with cardiometabolic and mental health of individuals with Metabolic Syndrome: A Systematic Review

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0531556524002869?via%3Dihub

10/24/2024

FEAR OF NECK MOVEMENT IN PEOPLE WITH WHIPLASH:

European Journal of Pain:

"Network analyses reveal the interaction between physical features, fear of movement and neck pain and disability in people with acute and chronic whiplash-associated disorders"

https://doi.org/10.1002/ejp.2184

07/13/2024

EXERCISE AND BONE LOSS IN THE HIP:

"A 5-year program of weighted vest plus jumping exercise maintains hip BMD by preventing significant bone loss in older postmenopausal women."

The Journals of Gerontology: Series A, Volume 55, Issue 9, 1 September 2000, Pages M489–M491.

https://doi.org/10.1093/gerona/55.9.M489

05/11/2024

Journal of Pain & Therapy:

Microbial Symphony: Exploring the Role of the Gut in Osteoarthritis-Related Pain. A Narrative Review

“One of the most common musculoskeletal disorders, osteoarthritis (OA), causes worldwide disability, morbidity, and poor quality of life by degenerating articular cartilage, modifying subchondral bone, and inflaming synovial membranes…….

In recent years, it has been acknowledged that gut microbiota (GM) can significantly contribute to the development of OA. Dysbiosis of GM can disrupt the “symphony” between the host and the GM, leading to a host immunological response that activates the “gut–joint” axis, ultimately worsening OA.”

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40122-024-00602-9?fromPaywallRec=false

03/16/2024

Cost of chiropractic versus medical management with spine-related pain:

Patients with spine-related musculoskeletal pain who consulted a chiropractor as their initial provider incurred substantially decreased downstream healthcare services and associated costs, resulting in lower overall healthcare costs compared with medical management.

https://chiromt.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12998-024-00533-4?fbclid=IwAR0aD9zbuBazS3JfYIBgkXsXG7ghVR4C0ogZderMPiyUuFaMV9x5pYSKtHY

02/29/2024

The SPINE JOURNAL:

The medical and chiropractic management of patients with acute mechanical low back pain:

Compared to family physician-directed (usual care) UC, full (clinical practice guidelines) CPG-based treatment including CHIROPRACTIC SPINAL MANIPULATIVE THERAPY (CSMT) IS ASSOCIATED WITH SIGNIFICANTLY GREATER IMPROVEMENTIN CONDITION-SPECIFIC FUNCTIONING.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.spinee.2010.08.019

02/09/2024

EXERCISE AND HIP BONE LOSS:

"Long-term exercise using weighted vests prevents hip bone loss in postmenopausal women"

https://doi.org/10.1093/gerona/55.9.m489

02/03/2024

"Association between spinal manipulative therapy and lumbar spine reoperation after discectomy: a retrospective cohort study"

"This study found that adults experiencing lumbosacral radiculopathy (LSR) at least one year after lumbar discectomy who received Spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) were less likely to undergo lumbar spine reoperation compared to matched controls not receiving SMT."

https://bmcmusculoskeletdisord.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12891-024-07166-x?fbclid=IwAR36w6IFUoGvlu2Qf1iI-tC2TkLcMVUW6AWEces1YZdUgHohJkNB4bBeWds

01/20/2024

European Spine Journal:

"This Mendelian Randomization study found a causal effect between 10 gut microbiota and intervertebral disc degeneration."

This Mendelian Randomization study found a causal effect between 10 gut microbiota and intervertebral disc degeneration, and we summarize the possible mechanisms of action in the context of existing studies. However, additional research is essential to fully understand the contribution of genetic fa...

11/22/2023

All patients who come to our office receive practical tips on how to minimize postural stress on their neck.

A great study:

Assessment of Stresses in the Cervical Spine Caused by Posture and Position of the Head.

In an upright posture, the head normally weighs about 10 to 12 lbs. When the head is tilted forward, it can put additional strain on the neck, reaching up to 50 or even 60 lbs of pressure.

Ref: Neuro and Spine Surgery, SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL XXV, 2014. KK, Hansra – pingeprii.eehttps://pingeprii.ee/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Hansray-K.K.-Assessment-of-Stresses-in-the-Cervical-Spine-Caused-by-Posture-and-Position-of-the-Head.pdf

11/22/2023

PIRIFORMIS SYNDROME:

Over the last 24 years, I have had great success treating patients suffering from PIRIFORMIS SYNDROME which causes symptoms similar to sciatica. Here's a very interesting study on the condition.

Novel anatomical findings with implications on the etiology of the piriformis syndrome
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00276-022-03023-5

"The cause of the piriformis-related pelvic and extra-pelvic pain syndromes is still not well understood. Usually, the piriformis syndrome is seen as extra-pelvic sciatica caused by the entrapment of the sciatic nerve by the piriformis in its crossing through the greater sciatic foramen. However, the piriformis muscle may compress additional nerve structures in other regions and cause idiotypic pelvic pain, pelvic visceral pain, pudendal neuralgia, and pelvic organ dysfunction. There is still a lack of detailed description of the muscle origin, topography, and its possible relationships with the anterior branches of the sacral spinal nerves and with the sacral plexus. In this research, we aimed to characterize the topographic relationship of the piriformis with its surrounding anatomical structures, especially the anterior branches of the sacral spinal nerves and the sacral plexus in the pelvic cavity, as well as to estimate the possible role of anatomical piriformis variants in pelvic pain and extra-pelvic sciatica."

11/18/2023

One reason chiropractic care is effective in treating migraines:
The pathophysiology of migraine: implications for clinical management

The Lanclet Neurology: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1474442217304350

Research points to the association between issues in the neck & and migraine headaches:
“The understanding of migraine pathophysiology is advancing rapidly leading to the view of migraine as a complex, variable disorder of nervous system function rather than simply a vascular headache………..Recent studies have provided important new insights including a greater appreciation of the potential role of the cervical nerves.”(nerves in the neck).