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

ChiroUp

2,7) Schmorls node spine MRI Schmorl’s node lumbar spine x-ray 2. 2006 Apr;35:212-9. 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? 2016 May;10(5):TC06.

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Equilibrium achieved. What’s next? Results of the 28th annual Fees and Reimbursements Survey (2024)

Chiropractic Economics

It has been interesting to see that although our systems differ, for example, in the Netherlands and Belgium DCs are not allowed to order X-rays of patients, that we all face similar challenges, often fueled by the public’s misunderstanding of chiropractic’s efficacy and scope. For example, many nations besides the U.S.

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Pleasant Hills PA Chiropractic Clinic Discusses Herniated Discs

Barrett Whole Body Chiropractic

Your chiropractor will check your posture and may order an x-ray or MRI (if necessary) to help with the diagnostic process. In 2006, a study was published in the prestigious scientific journal Spine. A herniated disc is a serious injury. If at any time your chiropractor feels that a spinal surgeon is needed you will be referred.