DataPoint: Neck Surgery vs. Structured Exercise

DataPoint
Patients with cervical radiculopathy who had cervical disc fusion showed no significant differences when compared to patients treated with a structured program of focused exercise, muscle therapy and body awareness training.

PosturePractice takeaway: In addition to muscle, ligament and fascia effects, unlocking restriction and retraining motion patterns can even affect discs!

Physical Function Outcome in Cervical Radiculopathy Patients After Physiotherapy Alone Compared With Anterior Surgery Followed by Physiotherapy: A Prospective Randomized Study With a 2-Year Follow-up., Anneli Peolsson et al SPINE Feb 2013 DOI 10.1097/BRS.0b013e31826d2cbb

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22878706

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Dr. Steven Weiniger

Internationally renowned posture expert, Dr. Steven Weiniger, has trained thousands of practitioners to first rehab injuries and then keep patients moving well with StrongPosture® rehab protocols. He’ll show you how to add services, reduce drop-off, transition patients from rehab to wellness care, and grow word-of-mouth referrals - using effective, engaging protocols. Dr. Weiniger is the founder of the advanced posture specialist certification, Certified Posture Exercise Professional (CPEP®), setting the clinical standard for posture improvement and rehab protocols with clinicians worldwide. His expertise is featured extensively in media including ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX and Global News.