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Avoiding Back Pain While Traveling

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In 2017 alone, the U.S. Focus on hamstrings, neck, and core stretches to help release muscle tension and improve blood flow to the spine. This blog explores 5 key tips to keep your spine healthy and prevent back pain from flaring up during travel. Before lifting any luggage, take a second to check your posture.

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7 Essential Neurodynamic Tests For Sciatica And Lumbar Radiculopathies

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Differentiating lumbar radiculopathies from hamstring strains can be challenging; however, Braggard test can help, as hamstring symptoms typically remain unaffected by this maneuver, while lumbar spine issues may be exacerbated. (7) Adding ankle eversion to the Braggard test can help differentiate tibial nerve involvement. Pesonen, J.,

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The Top 3 Nerve Flossing Techniques Every Chiropractor Must Know—And Why You Can’t Ignore Them

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2017 Sep;47(9):593-615. Immediate effects of neurodynamic sliding versus muscle stretching on hamstring flexibility in subjects with short hamstring syndrome. Basson A, Olivier B, Ellis R, Coppieters M, Stewart A, Mudzi W. Journal of orthopaedic & sports physical therapy. Journal of sports medicine. 2014 Apr 15;2014.

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Managing Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: New Research Insights and Treatment Strategies

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46) Myofascial release Myofascial release and stretching should be directed at hypertonic muscles, including the TFL, gastrocnemius, soleus, hamstring, piriformis, hip rotators, and psoas. 2017 Dec 1;51(23):1688-94. 2017 Feb;47(2):115-23. 2017 May 1;51(9):732-42. 36, 53-55,78). British journal of sports medicine.

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