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The Benefits of Spinal Manipulation in 2025: Why HVLA Still Matters

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Defined by a rapid, controlled thrust that moves a joint just beyond its normal physiological range (without exceeding anatomical integrity), HVLA provides a host of therapeutic benefits. 2) Reduction of spinal fixation: The thrust can break adhesions in the joint capsule and surrounding connective tissue, restoring normal motion.

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Meralgia Paresthetica: A Commonly Overlooked Cause of Thigh Pain

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The primary tools of spinal and pelvic manipulation help restore joint function and reduce mechanical stress on the nerve. Conservative treatment, including adjustments, soft tissue work, exercise, and patient education, yields excellent outcomes in most cases. 2008 Apr 1;6(2):164-8. 2008 Dec;44(6):392. Obesity Reviews.

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The top 6 common myths about chiropractic treatment

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For example, spinal and joint manipulation has been shown to be effective treatment for acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions, like back pain. 5 Adjustments are painful In general, adjustments or joint manipulations do not hurt. 5 Adjustments are painful In general, adjustments or joint manipulations do not hurt.

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Why do you have to adjust my neck?

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Why do you have to adjust my neck? It can be a scary thing if you have never had a neck adjustment done before. “Do Do whatever you need to do, but I don’t want my neck adjusted.” Thanks to 80’s action movies, most people think a cervical adjustment is similar to a deadly maneuver performed by Rambo.

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Managing Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: New Research Insights and Treatment Strategies

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Additionally, running with a rear-foot strike imposes higher loads on the knee and patellofemoral joints. In contrast, a forefoot strike transitions the load toward the ankle joint and Achilles tendon. (27) 32) Patellar grind This PFPS test begins by applying a compressive downward force to the supine patient’s patellofemoral joint.

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Curcumin and boswellia for effective pain relief

Chiropractic Economics

But between their regular adjustments, they may also need pain relief that doesn’t pose a risk to their overall health. In an osteoarthritis clinical study, a combination of the two outperformed celecoxib in relieving pain, walking distance and joint line tenderness scores.

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