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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. 2009 Apr;22(3):365-70. 2009 Nov;10(6):700-2. 2009 Jul 1;120(7):1346-51. 16,52,53) Manual therapy plays a central role in relieving lateral femoral cutaneous nerve irritation. Harney D, Patijn J.

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Heat or Ice? Which one do I use?

Beecher Chiropractic

Today were revisiting a topic we covered back in 2009 , a simple guide to help you decide when to use ice and when to use heat: Use Ice for Acute Injuries Ice is typically used within the first 48 hours of an injury to reduce swelling and numb pain. The pain is typically inflammation of a muscle, joint, or nerve.

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SpineGuard and Omnia Medical Announce the Signature of a Binding Term Sheet for the Transfer of SpineGuard Inc.

OrthoSpineNews

PsiFGuard is now part of Omnia Medicals comprehensive product offering for ambulatory sacro-iliac joint fusion procedures, a fast growing segment. The latter was cleared by the FDA in September 2024 then officially launched at the end of January 2025 at the NANS (North American Neuromodulation Society) convention in Orlando. OmniaMedical.com.

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Chiropractic Treatment of SLAP Lesions

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1) However, in the presence of any joint pathology, patients will often develop compensatory movement patterns in everyday life and athletic activity or sacrifice one injured tissue for another until performance decreases or pain increases to an unacceptable level. J Bone Joint Surg Am. JOSPT February 2009, Volume 39 Number 2 8.

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SpineGuard Announces Full-Year 2024 Financial Results and First Quarter 2025 Sales

OrthoSpineNews

PsiFGuard project co-developed with US company Omnia Medical During 2024, SpineGuard finalized the design and industrialization of its new “PsiFGuard” product intended for posterior sacroiliac joint fusion (“PSIF”). DSG was co-invented by Maurice Bourlion, Ph.D., Ciaran Bolger, M.D.,

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The top 6 common myths about chiropractic treatment

Canadian Chiropractic Association

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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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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