ChiroUp

JANUARY 2, 2025

2) Chiropractors routinely encounter patients with neuropathic itching, particularly conditions like brachioradial pruritus, as they often stem from cervical spine dysfunction and nerve irritation. A brachioradial pruritus diagnosis is primarily accomplished through clinical history and physical examination.

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Radiculopathy Diagnosis X-ray Posture 246

ChiroUp

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Properly identifying these symptoms can lead to a more accurate diagnosis and prognosis. Test Description: The patient is instructed to reach behind their back and slide their extended thumb as high up the spine as possible. 2019) found that both operative and nonoperative groups reported improved pain and functional outcome scores. (3)

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Chiropractic Treatment Treatment Chiropractic Spinal Manipulation 130

ChiroUp

DECEMBER 13, 2024

SMT and Cervical Artery Dissection: Debunking Myths This year, multiple studies reaffirmed that cervical spine manipulation (CSM) is not causally linked to cervical artery dissection (CAD). "In There was] no convincing evidence of the causation of cervical artery dissection by cervical spine manipulation in a healthy cervical spine." (2)

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Spinal Manipulation Radiculopathy Physical therapy Chiropractic 230

ChiroUp

MAY 31, 2024

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) Is the Straight Leg Raise Suitable for the Diagnosis of Radiculopathy? 2019 Oct 1;43:91-5.

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Radiculopathy Sciatica Hamstring Diagnosis 130

ChiroUp

MARCH 28, 2024

Neuro eval- dermatomes, myotomes, reflexes Lumbosacral evaluation - an estimated 71% of hip problems arise from an asymptomatic spine. (2) C Sign Hip A positive C-sign hip pain test strongly suggests a hip-related diagnosis. Labral injuries of the hip: A review of diagnosis and management. 2019 May 1;16(5):S18-25.

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Hip Exam X-ray Diagnosis Musculoskeletal 130

First Principles of Movement

JANUARY 18, 2022

Compensation Issues: “Is your pain placing you in financial difficulties” Diagnosis & Treatment: “You have been seen and examined for your pain? This will enable implementation of a constraint-led, nonlinear approach with your clients (Renshaw et al 2019). There is then a great many options that can be appropriately selected.

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Clients Musculoskeletal Healthcare professional Exercise 52

Chiropractic Economics

MARCH 10, 2025

A recent case report on Katie May, who died in 2016 after receiving chiropractic cervical spine manipulation (CSM) from a DC, has concluded it did not cause her death. 4,6 Expert: cervical spine manipulation did not cause VAD The case report concludes that CSM did not cause the VAD, and that the dissection had been present before the CSM.

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Spine Neck Pain Headache Spinal Manipulation 188