Posts in Brett Weaver, DC

Spine-related leg pain: Definitions, etiology, clinical presentation, and management

Spine-related leg pain: Definitions, etiology, clinical presentation, and management

Brett Weaver, DC -
Oct 2
Leg pain can stem from spinal nerve irritation or referred pain; learn causes, […]
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The Biology of Stress Intolerance in Patients with Chronic Pain - State of the Art and Future Directions

The Biology of Stress Intolerance in Patients with Chronic Pain – State of the Art and Future Directions

Brett Weaver, DC -
Oct 2
Explains how cortisol, HRV, and repeated stress affect pain flares, limits of current […]
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Predictors of response to spinal manipulative therapy, dry needling and exercise in patients with cervicogenic headache

Predictors of response to spinal manipulative therapy, dry needling and exercise in patients with cervicogenic headache

Brett Weaver, DC -
Oct 2
No validated predictors identify who will benefit from spinal manipulation, dry needling, or […]
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Motion as Medicine: Physical Activity, Joint Sensitivity, and Pain Management - A Narrative Review

Motion as Medicine: Physical Activity, Joint Sensitivity, and Pain Management – A Narrative Review

Brett Weaver, DC -
Aug 21
How matched, graded movement reduces joint sensitivity and pain: start gentle, progress load, […]
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Conservative treatments for chronic non-specific low back pain: time course network meta-analysis

Conservative treatments for chronic non-specific low back pain: time course network meta-analysis

Brett Weaver, DC -
Jul 1
Active treatments like tailored exercise and cognitive functional therapy outperform passive care; timing […]
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Model development of a multivariable prediction model for long-term work-related neck disability among high risk occupations: A prospective cohort study

Model development of a multivariable prediction model for long-term work-related neck disability among high risk occupations: A prospective cohort study

Brett Weaver, DC -
Jul 1
A 5-item screening predicts 12-month work-related neck disability using symptoms, sleep, beliefs, and […]
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Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectomy for Degenerative Tear - 10 Year Outcomes

Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectomy for Degenerative Tear – 10 Year Outcomes

Brett Weaver, DC -
Jul 1
After 10 years, APM shows no clear long-term benefit over structured exercise for […]
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Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain Without Advanced Disk Degeneration Exhibit Gut Microbiome Dysbiosis: Evidence From an Age-, Sex-, and BMI-Matched Pilot Study

Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain Without Advanced Disk Degeneration Exhibit Gut Microbiome Dysbiosis: Evidence From an Age-, Sex-, and BMI-Matched Pilot Study

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Jul 1
Pilot study: chronic low back pain without severe disk degeneration shows reduced gut […]
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Integration of Shear-Wave Elastography and Inertial Motion Sensing for Quantitative Monitoring of Tendon Remodeling After Shockwave Therapy in Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome

Integration of Shear-Wave Elastography and Inertial Motion Sensing for Quantitative Monitoring of Tendon Remodeling After Shockwave Therapy in Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome

Brett Weaver, DC -
Apr 11
Combining SWE and wearable IMUs gives objective, early measures of tendon remodeling and […]
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Recent highlights in low back pain research, Part II: Prevention and management

Recent highlights in low back pain research, Part II: Prevention and management

Brett Weaver, DC -
Apr 11
Active movement, ergonomic changes, and clinician-supported self-management prevent and reduce low back pain […]
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