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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. 2003 Aug 1;85(6):879-82. A Schmorl’s node (aka intraosseous disc herniation or intravertebral disc herniation) represents an area where the disc nucleus has herniated through the cartilaginous vertebral endplate. (1) How common are schmorl’s nodes?

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How Integrating Nervous System Scanning Can Transform Your Chiropractic Practice

CLA

Many chiropractors rely exclusively on traditional tools like X-rays, which provide great insights into structural misalignments. Why X-Rays Alone Arent Enough Anymore X-rays have been a staple in chiropractic care for decades, and for good reason. X-rays dont reveal that interference.

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Why Full Spine Thermographic Scanning is the Future of Chiropractic Care

CLA

If youre still only relying on traditional methods like X-rays and manual palpation, youre missing out on whats next. Full Spine Thermography vs. Traditional X-Rays Lets be real for a minutetraditional X-rays are helpful, but they dont tell you everything you need to know about the nervous system.

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How To Get Neurological Scanning Into Your Chiropractic Practice

CLA

Why Neurological Scanning Goes Beyond Traditional X-Rays Lets talk about X-rays for a second. X-rays show bones. They can see exactly how their care is working, which builds trust and keeps them coming back. Theyre great for showing structure, but they dont tell you anything about function.

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Why Shifting to a Function-First Approach in Chiropractic Matters

CLA

Instead of relying solely on X-rays to show structural changes, scans measure the nervous systems functional performance. They might still have a slight misalignment on their X-ray, but if their nervous system is thriving, theyre on the right track. Is their autonomic nervous system balanced?

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How Chiropractic Thermal Scans Aid in Spinal Health Assessments

CLA

So, how do you assess its health beyond traditional methods like X-rays and manual checks? Unlike traditional diagnostic tools like X-rays, which focus on the structure of the spine, thermal scans show how well the nervous system is functioning and how its being affected by spinal misalignments.

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What Chiropractors Need to Know About Nervous System Scanning

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Lets cut to the chase: if youre still relying solely on X-rays and manual assessments, youre missing the bigger picture of whats happening inside your patients bodies. Unlike tools that focus on structure (like X-rays), these scans reveal whats happening at the functional level. X-rays show structure, not function.