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Strategies to improve balance and support healthy aging in your patients

Chiropractic Economics

The diminishing function of the musculoskeletal system, vision, hearing and vestibular system leads to compromise and susceptibility to further pain, degeneration and injury, often leading to death. Assessment is where strategies to improve balance, posture, and functional movement are born.

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Treating cervicogenic headaches with dry needling and manual therapy

Chiropractic Economics

Dry needling (also known as Western medical acupuncture) primarily uses a Western medicine philosophy grounded in anatomy and physiology and focuses on musculoskeletal issues. In contrast, dry needling focuses on an anatomic basis to treat musculoskeletal conditions and aid in physical rehabilitation. 2007; 37(3):100107.

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Brachioradial Pruritus: The Neuropathic Itch Every DC Should Recognize

ChiroUp

1,9) Successful management involves identifying contributory cervical and thoracic spinal joint dysfunction, paraspinal hypertonicity, and postural stressors such as upper-crossed syndrome. 5,6,11) Clinicians should prioritize treating the underlying musculoskeletal issues rather than simply masking symptoms.

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PowerStep Foot Insoles: A Chiropractors Guide 

The Evidence Based Chiropractor

17 Foot orthotics can help improve posture control and may help prevent and treat low back pain. There is moderate evidence to support using foot orthotics in treating chronic ankle instability to help improve postural control.12 17 (2007) 184–189. Musculoskeletal Care. 14 Science Sources: 1 Springett, Otter and Barry.

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5 Effective Cervicogenic Headache Treatments

ChiroUp

This often develops due to chronic muscular imbalances and prolonged poor posture. Similarly, when treating cervicogenic headaches, we shouldnt expect the benefits of manipulation to be long-lasting unless we also address the concurrent postural dysfunction that is likely perpetuating the problem. 2007 Mar;27(3):193-210.

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Managing Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: New Research Insights and Treatment Strategies

ChiroUp

Functional assessment Examining a patient's gait, posture, and footwear can help identify patellofemoral pain syndrome triggers. (36) 2007 Jun;37(6):330-41. Current reviews in musculoskeletal medicine. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders. Xie P, István B, Liang M. 2023 Aug 23:100538.

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