Breakthrough Medical Plus

09/03/2026

Are Headaches Undertreated?

With all the different types of pain relievers available at the corner drug store, you'd think headache sufferers would have a solution to their problem. However, such is not the case and headaches continue to be a great burden on society. What's more, it seems many doctors may even under-diagnose this common problem.

With all the different types of pain relievers available at the corner drug store, you'd think headache sufferers would have a solution to their problem. However, such is not the case and headaches continue to be a great burden on society. What's more, it seems many doctors may even under-diagnos

09/03/2026

Knee Pain and Running – Are They Related?

Knee pain is a common complaint that will affect about 30% of the general population at some point in adulthood. Since running has a reputation for causing knee pain due to “wear and tear”, the question frequently arises as to whether or not running accelerates knee problems. So, what does the current body of research say?

Knee pain is a common complaint that will affect about 30% of the general population at some point in adulthood. Since running has a reputation for causing knee pain due to “wear and tear”, the question frequently arises as to whether or not running accelerates knee problems. So, what does th

09/03/2026

Lifestyle Plays a Key Role in Atrial Fibrillation Care.

Atrial fibrillation is a common heart rhythm disorder that can lead to stroke, heart failure, and other cardiovascular complications. Current evidence shows that limiting alcohol to three or fewer drinks each week reduces the likelihood of recurrent abnormal heart rhythms, while losing 10% of body weight may help reverse disease progression.

09/02/2026

Why Did Low Back Pain Happen This Time?

When pain strikes the lower back, we usually think it's a new problem or injury. But why was coughing, shaving, doing the laundry, or whatever activity you were engaged in so different this time? These are things you probably do every day.

When pain strikes the lower back, we usually think it's a new problem or injury. But why was coughing, shaving, doing the laundry, or whatever activity you were engaged in so different this time? These are things you probably do every day. So, what is the problem? The pro

09/02/2026

Can Whiplash Treatment Outcomes Be Predicted Early On?

Whiplash associated disorders (WAD) refers to a collection of neck-related symptoms that are most commonly associated with car crashes. Experts estimate that up to 50% of acute WAD-injured patients will develop some form of long-term disability. Being able to predict who is more likely to develop long-term disability is VERY important, as it can place a substantial burden on not only the patient and their family, but society as a whole.

Whiplash associated disorders (WAD) refers to a collection of neck-related symptoms that are most commonly associated with car crashes. Experts estimate that up to 50% of acute WAD-injured patients will develop some form of long-term disability. Being able to predict who is more likely to develop

09/02/2026

A 39-Minute Daily Walk May Help Support Bone Strength.

MET-minutes per week (MET-min/week) estimates your total weekly exercise by multiplying the intensity of an activity by the number of minutes you perform it. In a meta-analysis of 162 randomized-controlled trials including over 10,400 adults, researchers observed that improvements in lumbar spine bone density peaked around 1,100 MET-minutes of exercise per week, roughly equivalent to a 39-minute brisk walk, 26 minutes of cycling, or 22 minutes of jogging each day.

09/01/2026

Hands-On Care Effective for Chronic Low Back Pain.

A meta-analysis of data from 551 randomized trials found that manual therapies are an effective non-surgical treatment option for managing chronic non-specific low back pain. Chiropractors are trained to provide a variety of manual therapy techniques, including spinal manipulative therapy, for the management of chronic low back pain.

09/01/2026

A Less Obvious Cause of Back Pain?

Multiple studies have shown that hyper-pronation (HP), or too much rolling-inwards of the ankle, can have effects on the body far beyond the foot. For example, abnormal motion of the ankle can lead to slight changes in how the knees and pelvis move as you carry out your normal daily activities, placing added strain on these structures and increasing the risk of injury in both the short and long term. These faulty movement patterns can also lead to improper motion and a higher risk for injury above the hips, including in the lower back.

Multiple studies have shown that hyper-pronation (HP), or too much rolling-inwards of the ankle, can have effects on the body far beyond the foot. For example, abnormal motion of the ankle can lead to slight changes in how the knees and pelvis move as you carry out your normal daily activities, p

09/01/2026

Our Hands and Quality Of Life with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

We sometimes take our hands for granted and fail to realize just how important they are to our everyday lives.

So when hand function is diminished, the loss can be devastating. Such is the case with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). To anyone who suffers from this disorder, the loss is obvious. Researchers have noted that carpal tunnel syndrome cannot only impact our physical function but by not being able to work or engage in the recreational activities we love, CTS can also adversely impact our mental quality of life.

We sometimes take our hands for granted and fail to realize just how important they are to our everyday lives. So when hand function is diminished, the loss can be devastating. Such is the case with

08/31/2026

Sleep Problems During Pregnancy May Influence Postpartum Depression Risk.

Sleep-disordered breathing includes conditions that repeatedly reduce airflow or briefly stop breathing during sleep, the most common of which is obstructive sleep apnea. In a study involving over 5,000 expectant mothers, researchers found that greater sleep-disordered breathing during the second trimester was associated with an elevated risk of postpartum depression.