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New Year Same Spine

ChiroJunky

Wellness, alignment, and holistic were trend words in 2022, but chiropractic was largely missing from the thread. It is made up of 33 individual bones called vertebrae, which are separated into sections called the cervical (neck), thoracic, (midback), and lumbar (low back). Why is that?

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New Year Same Spine

ChiroJunky

Wellness, alignment, and holistic were trend words in 2022, but chiropractic was largely missing from the thread. It is made up of 33 individual bones called vertebrae, which are separated into sections called the cervical (neck), thoracic, (midback), and lumbar (low back). Why is that?

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Back Pain Statistics by the Numbers

Petrak Family Chiropractic Center

Bulging or ruptured disks : since these disks are protective cushions for the vertebrae, ruptured or bulging ones can cause nerve pain within the spine. One of the most alarming back pain statistics comes from a 2022 survey by Statista Research Department , which revealed that “70 percent of U.S.

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Shining a light on back pain

Musculoskeletal Australia

The spine is made up of bones (vertebrae) stacked together to form a loose ‘S’-shaped column. Each vertebra is cushioned by spongy tissue called intervertebral discs. Pairs of small joints (facet joints) connect vertebrae to one another. Vertebrae can become so porous and brittle that they break easily, causing pain.

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The Palmer Bucket List Challenge

Palmer College of Chiropractic

A long line of vertebrae is a common sight in Davenport. So put on your vertebra, get active and share your story! In 2022, Gabby Giordano, D.C. (’23) made the journey from San Jose to Davenport to attend the Homecoming Celebration at Palmer College’s Main campus. “It It’s a fan favorite, to say the least.

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The chiropractic approach to cardiovascular health

Chiropractic Economics

4 For example, a study involving individuals with high blood pressure and a misaligned C1 vertebra found that chiropractic adjustments reduced both systolic and diastolic blood pressure as effectively as two antihypertensive medications combined. Studies have shown that chiropractic spinal manipulation can significantly lower blood pressure.

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Spinal Implants Market to Grow by USD 3.55 Billion from 2025-2029, Driven by Rising Spinal Disorder Prevalence, AI’s Impact on Market Trends – Technavio

OrthoSpineNews

million Market structure Fragmented YoY growth 2022-2023 (%) 5.0 These implants facilitate the fusion of vertebrae, providing stability, relieving pain, and improving spine alignment. Market growth 2025-2029 USD 3554.5 icotec AG, Implanet SA, Inion Oy, Innovasis Inc., JAYON IMPLANTS Pvt.