小针刀加手法整脊及颈前筋膜扩张术治疗80例神经根型颈椎病

目的探讨小针加手法整脊及颈前筋膜扩张术治疗神经根型劲椎病的临床效果。方法选取2012年1月—2013年12月在我院进行治疗的80例神经根型颈椎病,随机分为对照组和治疗组,对照组采用小针刀加手法整脊进行治疗,治疗组在对照组的基础上采用颈前筋膜扩张术进行治疗,治疗后,比较两组患者的临床效果。结果治疗组的总有效率为92.50%,明显高于对照组的82.50%,两者相比具有显著性差异（P〈0.05）。结论小针刀加手法整脊及颈前筋膜扩张术治疗神经根型劲椎病,疗效确切,优于单纯使用颈前筋膜扩张术,值得在临床上推广使用。     

身痛逐瘀汤合脊柱脉冲治疗腰椎小关节骨性关节炎的临床观察

目的:观察身痛逐瘀汤合脊柱脉冲治疗腰椎小关节骨性关节炎的临床效果.方法:共纳入91例患者作为研究对象,分为对照组(45例)和研究组(46例).对照组口服身痛逐瘀汤配合中医手法整复治疗,研究组口服身痛逐瘀汤结合脊柱脉冲治疗仪治疗.治疗2周后,比较两组临床疗效,并采用视觉模拟评分法(VAS评分)评估疼痛程度,腰痛评分法(L...     

Preventing the progression of text neck in a young man: A case report

Text neck describes an overuse injury of the cervical spine resulting from the repetitive stress of prolonged forward head flexion while looking down on a mobile screen. This case report describes a 24-year-old young man who presented with a 12-month history of head and neck pain and paresthesia of the right upper limb. The patient worked as a YouTuber and has been editing and posting videos on the website for three years. One year prior to referral for chiropractic assessment, the patient first visited his family physician for similar complaints. Based on cervical radiographs, the diagnosis of cervical spondylosis was given. Previous management included pain medication and muscle relaxants. Interventions included repeated physical therapy, cervical traction, and acupuncture, with some temporary relief during the subsequent year. However, severe flare-up of the symptoms occurred, which was brought about by working for extended periods on his smartphone, for which the patient sought chiropractic attention. X-ray imaging showed cervical kyphosis with C5 vertebral rotation, hypertonicity of the paraspinal muscles, and paresthesia in the right C6 dermatome distribution, which were consistent with text neck syndrome associated with cervical spondylosis and right C6 radiculopathy. The intervention consisted of improving posture while texting, cervical manipulation, and extension traction therapy. After 9 months of treatment sessions, the symptomatic and functional improvement was reflected by the radiographic changes in the cervical curve correction and the normalized paraspinal muscle tension on surface electromyology. Frequent breaks along with correct posture while using smartphones will be the key entities to prevent the occurrence of text neck syndrome.     

Tuina plus Traction for Cervical Distortion in Teenagers： A Report of 40 Cases

目的：观察推拿结合牵引治疗青少年颈椎反弓的,临床疗效。方法：对40例青少年颈椎反弓患者进行推拿结合牵引的治疗。隔天治疗1次,10天为1个疗程,治疗2个疗程后评价疗效。结果：治疗前后颈椎曲度有显著改变,治疗后颈椎反弓纠正15例,明显改善20例,好转5例。结论：推拿结合牵引是治疗青少年颈椎生理曲度异常的有效方法。     

Treatment of 128 cases of lienteric diarrhea by acupuncture and spine pinching

Lienteric diarrhea is a disorder characterized by increased frequency of bowel movements with loose or watery stools. It may happen in any seasons, but more frequently in summer and autumn. We treated 128 cases of lienteric diarrhea by acupuncture and spine pinching, and reported it as follows.     

整脊疗法联合针刺放血治疗躁狂症的疗效及对椎-基底动脉流速及神经递质水平的影响

目的 观察整脊疗法联合针刺放血治疗躁狂症的疗效及对椎-基底动脉流速及神经递质水平的影响。 方法 纳入山东中医药大学附属医院推拿科2018年9月-2020年9月72例躁狂症患者,采用随机数字表法将患者分为观察组和对照组,每组患者36例。对照组患者予以针刺+放血治疗;观察组给予针刺+放血+整脊疗法治疗。比较两组患者治疗前、治疗4周后临床疗效,记录Bech-Rafaelsen 躁狂量表（Bech-Rafaelsen mania rating scale,BMRS）评分、临床疗效总评量表-病情严重度（clinical global impression-severity of illness scale,CGI-SI）评分、椎动脉及基底动脉（VA、BA）的血液流速（Vp、Vm、Vd）、及神经递质5-羟色胺（5-HT）、多巴胺（DA）、去甲肾上腺素（NE）水平。 结果 治疗4周后,两组患者BMRS、CGI-SI评分均较治疗前降低,且观察组低于对照组（P<0.05）;观察组的血液流速较治疗前降低,对照组无明显变化,观察组低于对照组（P<0.05;两组5-HT、DA、NE水平降低,且观察组低于对照组（P<0.05）。 结论 针刺放血联合整脊疗法对躁狂症患者的疗效显著,可降低椎-基底动脉的流速及5-HT、DA、NE水平,值得临床推广。     

Coping strategies and chiropractic student perceived stress

ObjectiveTo investigate coping strategies adopted by chiropractic college students and how these strategies affect student-perceived stress levels.MethodsFour hundred seven (407) 1st-quarter students were recruited during 2014 and 2015. The validated Brief COPE inventory was used to assess coping strategies during the 1st week of classes. Perceived Chiropractic College Stress (PCCS) was assessed via a modification of Vitaliano Perceived Medical School Stress survey instrument. The modified coping instrument was administered during the 1st quarter (PCCS1) and 6 months later during the 3rd quarter (PCCS2).ResultsMean perceived stress levels were greater after 6 months. Although perceived stress increased more for females than for males over that period, it was not statistically significant. Male and female coping strategies differed only in the preferential use of emotional support by females. Students generally adopted active coping strategies (eg, active coping and planning) rather than avoidant strategies (eg, substance abuse). Regression analysis revealed a moderate positive relationship between avoidant-emotion coping and PCCS1 with a weaker positive correlation between problem-focused coping, sex, and PCCS1. Avoidant-emotion coping also demonstrated a moderate positive correlation with PCCS2. Neither sex nor the 3 coping strategies were predictors of PCCS change (PCCS2 – PCCS1).ConclusionThis study is a starting point for exploring the relationship between perceived stress and coping behaviors in a chiropractic training institution. Students generally used healthy adaptive coping strategies with minimal sex differences. Avoidant-emotion coping appears to be a reliable predictor of PCCS, with sex being a poor predictor.     

Association of Chiropractic Colleges Research Agenda Conference 2022: Wellness and Health Promotion: Impact on Chiropractic Education,Clinical Practice and Research

This conference was convened by the Association of Chiropractic Colleges. This year the association celebrated its 28th meeting. The theme for this year''s program was Wellness and Health Promotion: Impact on Chiropractic Education, Clinical Practice and Research. The 2022 program demonstrated the commitment of the conference organizers to provide the attendees with the best possible information from recognized experts in a variety of presentation formats.