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Meralgia Paresthetica: A Commonly Overlooked Cause of Thigh Pain

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Persistent, burning pain along the front or side of the thigh can be frustrating and disruptive for patients. 1-3) The LFCN originates from L2-L3 spinal roots, courses through the lumbar plexus, and exits the pelvis just medial to the ASIS beneath the inguinal ligament - a frequent site of entrapment. (4)

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Mastering the Hip Exam: Top Tests for Hip Pain

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Hip pain affects patients of all ages and increases with time. Fortunately, evidence-based chiropractors are proficient in managing most of these patients. Fortunately, evidence-based chiropractors are proficient in managing most of these patients. provided we accurately diagnose the problem. 16) Does Hip Arthritis Cause Pain?

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The importance of managing your own low back pain.

Smart Pain Solutions

We see myriad of low back pain patients each and every day in our office. Ideally a person/patient would keep up with their low back exercises even after they are out of pain. Low Back pain is often the result of weakness within the supporting spinal structures (muscles and ligaments.) 2007; May;25(2):353-71 Neurol Clin.

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AAOS Names 2025 Kappa Delta Ann Doner Vaughn Award Winner for 25-Year Anterior Shoulder Instability Research

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These contributions have guided clinical and surgical decision-making while enhancing patient care. Advancing Treatment and Improving Outcomes Historically, patients with a first-time dislocation were treated with brief immobilization followed by physical therapy and eventual return to activity.

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Managing Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: New Research Insights and Treatment Strategies

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Gluteus medius weakness Patellofemoral pain syndrome patients consistently demonstrate hip abductor weakness with resultant kinematic problems, particularly uncontrolled hip adduction when ambulating. (8-13) Squatting The most sensitive physical examination test for patellofemoral pain syndrome patients is pain with squatting. (31)

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