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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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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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Avoiding Back Pain While Traveling

Petrak Family Chiropractic Center

In 2017 alone, the U.S. Before lifting any luggage, take a second to check your posture. Check Your Posture Ideally, you should sit up straight with your head back, both feet flat on the ground, and knees bent at a 90-degree angle. Lift Your Luggage Safely The physical tolls of lugging heavy baggage often leads to injury.

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Chiropractic Marketing Ideas: Crush Competition & Grow Your Practice

Danny Veiga

A study by Cisco predicts that by 2022, Online videos will make up more than 82% of all consumer internet traffic — 15 times higher than it was in 2017. One idea could be hosting workshops on proper posture at work or home Another popular topic could be a seminar on the benefits of chiropractic care for athletes.

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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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7 Benefits of Kinesio Taping

Fisher Chiropractic

One small 2017 study found that using kinesio tape to create additional space in the knee joint helped relieve patellofemoral pain, and related studies have published similar findings for the shoulder joint as well. Better Posture If you’re like many people, you struggle to fix poor posture that has built up over a lifetime.

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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. Reduce labor and delivery time.