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Meralgia Paresthetica: A Commonly Overlooked Cause of Thigh Pain

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1-3) The LFCN originates from L2-L3 spinal roots, courses through the lumbar plexus, and exits the pelvis just medial to the ASIS beneath the inguinal ligament - a frequent site of entrapment. (4) Tinel's Sign Over the Inguinal Ligament Sensitivity: 85.1% | Specificity: 87.5% 2011 Oct 18;77(16):1538-42. Revista de neurologia.

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The Power of Maintenance Care: Benefits of Regular Adjustments

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Regular chiropractic adjustments help maintain proper spinal alignment and joint mobility, reducing the risk of strain or sprain on the muscles and ligaments. Preventing Pain and Injury: One of the primary benefits of maintenance care is its ability to prevent pain and injury. Sources: Senna, M. Machaly, S. A., & Sadek, A.

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Managing Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: New Research Insights and Treatment Strategies

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Noncontact anterior cruciate ligament injuries: risk factors and prevention strategies. 2011 Jul;39(7):1450-5. The American journal of sports medicine. 2009 Nov;37(11):2108-16. Griffin LY, Agel J, Albohm MJ, Arendt EA, Dick RW, Garrett WE, Garrick JG, Hewett TE, Huston L, Ireland ML, Johnson RJ. 2000 May 1;8(3):141-50.

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