Bedford Chiropractic Clinic

Problems that Exist Without Pain Reveal the Need for Chiropractic Beyond Pain Relief The study aimed to determine whether subjects with persistent or recurrent neck and shoulder pain were more likely to have abnormal MRI findings of the cervical spine than those without pain. Two radiologists assessed the MRI images of all subjects without any awareness regarding the presence or absence of pain in any of the subjects. The results of the study were quite counter intuitive and very remarkable. The findings were as follows:  • Magnetic resonance imaging wisdom most sensitive technique for showing early pathologic changes in cervical spine.  • The aim of this present study was to examine whether symptomatic young adults had more pathological MRI changes in cervical spine then asymptomatic subjects of the same age.  • The degrees of disc degeneration, disc annular tears, disc herniations, and disc protrusions were assessed.  • The result...

New Report Linked “Horn-Like” Growth on Back of Skull from Phone and Computer Use in Young Adult This study evaluated the effects of forward head posture. An analysis of 1200 x-rays revealed a significant feature regarding forward head posture and increase bone elements extending off the skull from the external occipital protuberance (EOP). The findings were significant and showed a relationship between age, sex, forward head posture, and the calcification of ligaments and tendons attached to the EOP.  • A retrospective analysis of 1200 (18–86-year-old) de-identified lateral cervical radio-graphic studies was carried out by an experienced observer.  • The cohort was divided into age groups according to decades (18–30, 31–40, 41–50, 51–60, >61). • All radiographs were obtained by a trained radiographer, at a single chiropractic clinic, by the same digital capturing equipment and with the same capturing techniques.  • Our current analysis dem...

How Does Texting Affect Your Spine? This ground-breaking research helps explain the negative effects of consistently looking down at a smartphone. Computers and cell phones now play a significant role in every industrialised nation. A survey from 2015 revealed that 53% of people listed their cell phone as the most important item they would save from their home during a house fire. The current state of cell phone usage comes with a new set of disease risks unbeknownst to the user. Doctors have even created terminology for new conditions and diagnoses specific to this growing epidemic. Particularly in younger populations. This research also showed the amount of stress and pressure placed on the neck when users consistently placed their head in forward flexion at varying degrees to look down at their device. The findings were remarkable:  • The purpose of the study was to assess the forces incrementally seen by the cervical spine as the head is tilted forward into ...

Chiropractic Slashes Migraine Suffering The limitations to current pharmacological therapies have highlighted the need to explore what is referred to as alternative or integrative care for headaches. Many people who suffer from migraines are unfortunately led to believe that medication is the only option to deal with the pain. And migraine medications are some of the most dangerous drugs on the market due to their toxicity, potency, and potential for harm. Chiropractic spinal adjustments are one of the most effective interventions for those suffering with migraine headaches. This research evaluated the effectiveness of chiropractic care for those suffering from migraines. The results were remarkable and as follows:  • The study is a systematic review and meta-analysis of published randomised clinical trials evaluating the evidence regarding spinal manipulation as an alternative or integrative therapy in reducing migraine pain and disability.  • The autho...