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Avoiding Back Pain While Traveling

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How to Prevent Back Pain While Traveling ​ Traveling often involves extended periods of sitting, which can take a toll on your spine, even if you don't currently experience chronic back pain. This blog explores 5 key tips to keep your spine healthy and prevent back pain from flaring up during travel. In 2017 alone, the U.S.

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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) Physical examination of the spine and its functional kinetic chain. 2019 Oct 1;43:91-5.

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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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Whether caused by cervical spine irritation or peripheral nerve entrapment, dysfunction of the radial nerve can lead to debilitating pain and weakness in the arm and hand. 2017 Sep;47(9):593-615. Immediate effects of neurodynamic sliding versus muscle stretching on hamstring flexibility in subjects with short hamstring syndrome.

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Managing Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: New Research Insights and Treatment Strategies

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15) Manipulation Manipulation of the lumbar spine, hip, sacroiliac joint, knee, and ankle regions may benefit patellofemoral pain syndrome patients. 46) Myofascial release Myofascial release and stretching should be directed at hypertonic muscles, including the TFL, gastrocnemius, soleus, hamstring, piriformis, hip rotators, and psoas.

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