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Why do you have to adjust my neck?

Smart Pain Solutions

Pain in your neck is often associated with an inflamed or irritated joint. When a joint is inflamed it typically does not move like it should. Additionally, muscles near the aberrant joint receive signals indicating there is a problem. Now you have joint pain and muscle stiffness. Curious to hear what you think?

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The Power of Maintenance Care: Benefits of Regular Adjustments

Watkins Family Chiropractic

Regular chiropractic adjustments help maintain proper spinal alignment and joint mobility, reducing the risk of strain or sprain on the muscles and ligaments. Chiropractic adjustments help optimize joint function and increase range of motion, allowing your body to move more freely and efficiently. Sources: Senna, M. Machaly, S.

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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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Seven Crucial Things You Need to Know About A Hip Labrum Tear

ChiroUp

The hip joint, a complex ball-and-socket mechanism, owes much of its integrity to the acetabular labrum. This fibrous rim, varying in shape from triangular to round or irregular, is crucial in enhancing the joint's stability. (1) Limiting excessive movement of the femoral head within the socket, thus stabilizing the joint.

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Chiropractic Treatment of SLAP Lesions

ChiroUp

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. 2011 Jan;39(1):114-20. 85-A(1):66-71.

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7 Essential Neurodynamic Tests For Sciatica And Lumbar Radiculopathies

ChiroUp

14) The test was initially described principally as prone knee flexion; however, adding hip extension improves sensitivity and reliability (16,17) It may yield false positives due to tight or injured anterior thigh muscles, as well as hip bone or joint issues. (12) 2011 Jan 1;36(1):63-73. Differential Diagnosis of Hip Pain.

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Fall Prevention Strategy For Your Patients

ChiroUp

Proprioceptive System Proprioception involves sensors in your muscles, tendons, and joints that provide information about the position of your body parts. 2011 Jan 1;92:68-75. Visual information helps you identify stationary and moving objects, aiding in balance and spatial awareness. Can Chiropractors Reduce Fall Rates?