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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. 2) What is a SLAP Lesion? 6-8) How do chiropractors treat SLAP lesions?

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A modern marketing approach to chiropractic care

Chiropractic Economics

Read Chiropractic Economics ‘ interview with Steven Knauf, DC, Vice President of Chiropractic and Compliance at the Joint Chiropractic. Knauf began his career with The Joint in 2011, and after spending four years as a doctor of chiropractic in-clinic, he assumed the role of senior DC for 13 of The Joint Corp.

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7 Essential Neurodynamic Tests For Sciatica And Lumbar Radiculopathies

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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) Clinical neurodynamics: a new system of neuromusculoskeletal treatment.

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Fall Prevention Strategy For Your Patients

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Proprioceptive System Proprioception involves sensors in your muscles, tendons, and joints that provide information about the position of your body parts. I have patients do these exercises twice a day for a month and provide weekly in-office appointments for treatment and guidance. 2011 Jan 1;92:68-75. Clinical Biomechanics.

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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.

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The Power of Maintenance Care: Benefits of Regular Adjustments

Watkins Family Chiropractic

While many people seek chiropractic treatment when they are in pain, a growing number are realizing the long-term benefits of maintenance care. Regular chiropractic adjustments help maintain proper spinal alignment and joint mobility, reducing the risk of strain or sprain on the muscles and ligaments. Sources: Senna, M. Machaly, S.

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Heat vs. Cold Therapy: Which is Best for Musculoskeletal Injuries

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8-9,38) Post-Knee Arthroplasty : Studies indicate that cold compression therapy after knee replacement surgery can improve outcomes, such as better pain relief, compared to other treatment methods. 22-26) and that combining heat therapy with other treatments may even improve muscle strength in chronic lower back pain. (27)