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Combating forward head carriage

Chiropractic Economics

Evaluating patient posture has been an essential tool in chiropractic care for decades, and it provides us with necessary information about how well the body is adapting to trauma, stress and the influence of gravity. It’s also interesting to note posture analysis was used to promote the chiropractic profession. Posture is important.

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Back Pain: 3 ways chiropractors can help

Canadian Chiropractic Association

Manual Therapy: When a joint isn’t moving as well as it should, your chiropractor may utilize this treatment technique to help regain motion within a joint. This can be accomplished through joint mobilization (slow, gentle stretches of the affected joint) or manipulation (a quick but gentle movement that stretches the joint).

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7 Benefits of Kinesio Taping

Fisher Chiropractic

Are you tired of dealing with painful muscles or joints? Increased Space Around Joints Anyone dealing with joint pain knows that it can be frustrating to address. Experts can use the tape to increase the space around the joint, even by just a fraction. In turn, this enhanced circulation can help the body heal faster.

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How Chiropractic Care Supports Family Members of Every Age

Foundation for Chiropractic Progress

Not only can DCs offer targeted strategies that maximize joint function and deliver injury care for neuromusculoskeletal issues, they also provide consultation on other health topics like nutrition, exercise, posture and ergonomics so that family members of all ages can enjoy better health and well-being.

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How does your community see you? Spinal Mechanic or Neurological Programmer?

CLA

One of the easiest ways to screen for stress and introduce chiropractic for kids is through their posture. With CLA’s advanced scanning technology, posture becomes a neurological discussion rather than a spinal problem. The public perception of chiropractic revolves around spine and joint function. Kids are excited.

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Understanding Dysponesis: Distraction and Exhaustion Defined

CLA

Part 2 in The Destructive D series When we consider health, we often think of visible signs like pain, posture, or even physical fitness. Postural and vertebral misalignments slowly erode the body’s efficiency and resilience. Posture may … Read More BY Dr. David Fletcher 3 MINS READ Supporting Research Duty to Diagnose?

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Preparing Families For Back-To-School Stress

CLA

One of the easiest ways to screen for stress and introduce chiropractic for kids is through their posture. When you use CLA’s advanced technology, posture becomes a neurological discussion rather than a spinal problem. Efficient Motor-Neural Activity : Patients use significantly less motor-neural activity to maintain their postures.