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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. Imaging studies, such as cervical X-rays or MRIs, are generally unnecessary but may help identify underlying cervical spine abnormalities (i.e.,

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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. While minor sprains may heal on their own, fractures often require medical attention, including x-rays and possible immobilization. Left untreated, these injuries may affect your posture and overall mobility.

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How Integrating Nervous System Scanning Can Transform Your Chiropractic Practice

CLA

Many chiropractors rely exclusively on traditional tools like X-rays, which provide great insights into structural misalignments. Why X-Rays Alone Arent Enough Anymore X-rays have been a staple in chiropractic care for decades, and for good reason. X-rays dont reveal that interference.

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Why Full Spine Thermographic Scanning is the Future of Chiropractic Care

CLA

If youre still only relying on traditional methods like X-rays and manual palpation, youre missing out on whats next. Full Spine Thermography vs. Traditional X-Rays Lets be real for a minutetraditional X-rays are helpful, but they dont tell you everything you need to know about the nervous system.

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Why Shifting to a Function-First Approach in Chiropractic Matters

CLA

Instead of relying solely on X-rays to show structural changes, scans measure the nervous systems functional performance. They might still have a slight misalignment on their X-ray, but if their nervous system is thriving, theyre on the right track. Is their autonomic nervous system balanced?

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How Neurological Scanning Technology Improves Patient Outcomes

CLA

Posture may … Read More BY Dr. David Fletcher 3 MINS READ Supporting Research Duty to Diagnose? David Fletcher 5 MINS READ Supporting Research Lies My Teachers Taught Me In traveling throughout the chiropractic world, I frequently encounter D.C.s