Romeo Perfecto

Postdoctoral research scholar @DukeU, residency-trained doctor of chiropractic with a master’s in sports medicine. Nice person.

[Christine Goertz @ChristineGoertz]

Let's #TalkTurkeyAboutLowBackPain
One common belief - there is one “right” way to fix #LowBackPain. In reality, effective treatment may require combining various strategies. Finding the right approach for you matters. @DukeHealth @DukeSpine @DukeOrtho @OGdukeneurosurg @chadcookpt

[Christine Goertz @ChristineGoertz]

Let's #TalkTurkeyAboutLowBackPain
You may think once #LowBackPain starts, it will never improve but most new LBP gets better in a week or 2. Acupuncture, spinal manipulation & PT can decrease pain during that time. #LowBackPainRealities @OGdukeneurosurg @chadcookpt @DukeHealth

[Christine Goertz @ChristineGoertz]

Let's #TalkTurkeyAboutLowBackPain
Many believe surgery is the best fix for back pain. In reality, most #LowBackPain improves without it, though be aware of symptoms that require you to talk to your doctor. #LowBackPainRealities @DukeHealth @DukeSpine @DukeOrtho @OGdukeneurosurg

[Christine Goertz @ChristineGoertz]

Let's #TalkTurkeyAboutLowBackPain! Rx Meds are not always the best treatment for #LowBackPain. Experts agree that non-drug strategies should be tried 1st.
Heat, acupuncture, exercise, PT, spinal manipulation, massage, or a combo of modalities may help. #LowBackPainRealities

[Christine Goertz @ChristineGoertz]

Let's #TalkTurkeyAboutLowBackPain! A common belief is that #LowBackPain is caused by arthritis, bad posture, or weak core muscles. In fact, it’s usually more complicated than that. Stress, feeling lonely, worry, or not moving enough can also play a big role. #LowBackPainRealities

[Christine Goertz @ChristineGoertz]

I'm thrilled to work with @PainCollab on #LowBackPainRealities. Almost everyone has LBP eventually. How much do you know about its causes & treatment? Look for our 10 myths/realities between now and Thanksgiving! @DukeHealth @DukeSpine @DukeOrtho @OGdukeneurosurg @DCRINews

[Christine Goertz @ChristineGoertz]

📢 Excited to share our new article in Journal of Clinical Medicine. We reviewed 6,286 publications & 33 clinical guidelines, finding that spinal manipulative therapy is widely recommended for low back and neck pain @RJTrager @RomeoPerfecto @gero5
🔗 https://t.co/M1SIQLt70R

[Romeo Perfecto @RomeoPerfecto]

Our study suggests that spinal manipulation (CSM) is safe for adults with low back pain and does not increase the risk of cauda equina syndrome. This is the largest retrospective study into the potential relationship between CSM and cauda equina syndrome.

https://t.co/ho111lBHkv

[Christine Goertz @ChristineGoertz]

Please share! Duke Health Seeks Chiropractors to Join Duke's Orthopaedics Spine Division Job Opening in Durham, North Carolina https://t.co/uyqKPhrAYy

[NIH NCCIH @NIH_NCCIH]

A recent analysis of health data showed high rates of persistent chronic pain among U.S. adults. Read more about this @NIH study and the impact of chronic pain across the nation. https://t.co/pTXkFnrTgT

[U.S. FDA @US_FDA]

Did you know combining dietary supplements and medications can have dangerous and even life-threatening effects?

Talk to a health professional before taking supplements: https://t.co/qaVzsSsUsC

#NationalSafetyMonth

[Romeo Perfecto @RomeoPerfecto]

Short and sweet blog for the @ACAtoday on my phenomenal research training experience @DukeU.

https://t.co/kD34CI7QKv

[Duke Clinical Research Institute @DCRINews]

Neck pain is becoming just as common as back pain in older adults. See why experts like @ChristineGoertz say combining basic adjustments and stretches with massages, heat pads or ice packs can go a long way in treating this nagging pain: https://t.co/vGxqNV3uYZ

[Peter O'Sullivan @PeteOSullivanPT]

RESTORE trial of Cognitive Functional Therapy for people with chronic low back pain - OPEN access for 50 days https://t.co/HrrsK06fhN

[Christine Goertz @ChristineGoertz]

⁦@hmkyale⁩ was thinking about you ⁦@PCORI⁩ when I wrote this op/ed. “The patient is our North Star” https://t.co/Hc4lNuWi9g

[Romeo Perfecto @RomeoPerfecto]

Systematic review of #ClinicPracticeGuidelines informs WHO’s Package of Interventions for Rehabilitation for non-specific #LowBackPain with and without radiculopathy. https://t.co/BD774O7DtZ