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Schmorl’s Node Refresher: 7 Surprising Facts Every DC Must Own

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2,7) Schmorls node spine MRI Schmorl’s node lumbar spine x-ray 2. The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery British Volume. 2003 Aug 1;85(6):879-82. 1) The lesion appears on imaging as a well-defined, small, round or oval radiolucent vertebral indentation, often with a thin rim of sclerosis. (2) The Korean journal of pain.

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Rethinking Chiropractic: Function > Structure

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Shifting the narrative toward functional outcomes means focusing on how patients feel, move, and operate rather than simply on what their X-rays show. Take this practical approach into the clinic: Instead of using scans or X-rays to justify alignment correction, let’s focus on how we can improve the body’s functional performance.

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Dyskinesia and the Subluxation  

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While it’s often associated with diseases like Parkinson’s, where it manifests as uncontrollable and involuntary movements, Dyskinesia in the chiropractic context speaks to altered motion in the spinal joints due to suboptimal neuromuscular control. That is why the basis of the chiropractic approach is referred to as a vertebral subluxation.

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The Three T’s of Chiropractic: Trauma, Toxins, and Thoughts

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The spine can be evaluated by the use of X Ray, postural assessments, ROM’s and motion palpation but the nervous system needs to be analyzed differently, by the use of sophisticated assessment technologies which determine a shift in tension and efficiency.

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Understanding Chiropractic Nervous System Scanning Methods

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Complementing Traditional Chiropractic Assessments While traditional assessments focus on structural issues such as joint misalignments, scanning methods add a layer of functional analysis. The combination of these assessments helps chiropractors create personalized care plans that address the full spectrum of a patient’s health.

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5 Ways INSiGHT Scanning Can Transform Your Chiropractic Practice 

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As technology continues to reshape the world of chiropractic care, staying ahead means more than just offering adjustments or relying on X-Rays to view the spine. It’s about using the latest tools to enhance patient outcomes, improve your practice efficiency, and solidify your place as a leader in the community.

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Neurological tone is the WHY of Chiropractic

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Common Signs of Vertebral Subluxation: Joint movements get “stuck” and alignments shift. X Rays confirm spinal misalignments while scans pinpoint neuro-functional distress. That’s the body’s innate intelligence trying it’s best to adapt. Gravitational loads become distorted. Let’s delve deeper!