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Brachioradial Pruritus: The Neuropathic Itch Every DC Should Recognize

ChiroUp

1,9) Successful management involves identifying contributory cervical and thoracic spinal joint dysfunction, paraspinal hypertonicity, and postural stressors such as upper-crossed syndrome. 3) Improve Ergonomics: Optimize seated, standing, and laptop workstations to reduce spinal stress and improve posture. 2017 Mar;30(2) Link 27.

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Tracking Postural Health with Surface EMG Scans

CLA

When that connection is off, posture suffers. And bad posture? Enter surface EMG scans (sEMG), your secret weapon for tracking postural health. These scans measure the electrical activity in muscles, helping chiropractors uncover the imbalances and compensations that throw posture off course.

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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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What To Do When You Slip and Fall on Ice

Petrak Family Chiropractic Center

Bureau of Labor Statistics , over 20,000 workplace injuries were reported in 2017 as a result of falling on ice. Left untreated, these injuries may affect your posture and overall mobility. Knowing what to do when you slip and fall on ice can make all the difference in how well and how quickly you recover.

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Tracking Postural Health with Surface EMG Scans

CLA

Lets talk about posture. Poor posture often points to deeper issues like nerve interference, muscle fatigue, or spinal misalignment. This technology gives chiropractors a precise look at how muscles are working along the spine, helping you track postural health and guide adjustments. How do you measure all that? The best part?

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Family Chiropractic Care Techniques for Lifelong Wellness

CLA

Incorporating chiropractic techniques into family wellness plans can promote better posture, enhance nervous system function, and support overall well-being throughout life. For families, this means addressing a wide range of health concerns, from improving posture in children to relieving stress and tension in adults.

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The Role of HRV: Tackling Millennial Stress

CLA

Christopher Kent Thank you for taking the time … Read More BY Dr. David Fletcher 3 MINS READ Supporting Research Vertebral Subluxation and Posture By Dr. Christopher Kent Analysis of posture provides important information concerning vertebral subluxation.