FBRC Health Updates

Automobile Accidents Associated with Neck Pain Past research suggests that up to half of individuals who develop neck pain following a car accident will continue to experience such pain a year later. However, because neck pain is a common condition among the general population, it’s unclear how much of that risk is due to the…

Neck Pain Links to Tension-Type Headaches A review of data from 17 published studies found that cervical dysfunction may contribute to tension-type headaches (TTH). In particular, the researchers found that TTH patients are more likely to exhibit forward head posture and a reduced cervical range of motion. The findings suggest that improving cervical joint function…

Weight Loss Reduces Back Pain Among a group of 806 obese individuals enrolled in a weight management program, those who lost 5% or more of their body weight experienced a substantial reduction in both knee and back pain. This is an important finding as 70% of the participants reported back pain and 59% had knee…

Time of Day May Affect Your Response to Exercise Circadian rhythms are physical, mental, and behavioral changes that follow a daily cycle primarily driven by light and darkness. New research suggests that the body responds better to exercise when it’s performed in the evenings than at other times during the day. Senior author Dr. Paolo…

Mobilization Helps Cervicogenic Headache Patients Top Fanwood Chiropractor Eric Chludzinski of Fanwood Back Relief Center explains how mobilization helps cervicogenic headaches.

Avoid Sugary Drinks With These Tips Regular sugary drink consumption has been linked to many chronic diseases and conditions. If you struggle with reducing your sugary drink intake, the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services offers the following suggestions: limit sugary drinks to special occasions; choose water or low-fat milk instead; carry water with…