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The Benefits of Spinal Manipulation in 2025: Why HVLA Still Matters

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Defined by a rapid, controlled thrust that moves a joint just beyond its normal physiological range (without exceeding anatomical integrity), HVLA provides a host of therapeutic benefits. 2) Reduction of spinal fixation: The thrust can break adhesions in the joint capsule and surrounding connective tissue, restoring normal motion.

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A comprehensive guide to attaining spinal stability

Chiropractic Economics

Modern approaches to spinal stability focus on the interplay between the passive (bony and ligamentous structures), active (muscular system) and neural subsystems.Dysfunctions in any of these components can compromise stability, leading to compensatory patterns, pain and a heightened risk of injury. erector spinae , rectus abdominis ).

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Chiropractic Care to Treat & Prevent Sports Injuries

Canadian Chiropractic Association

Following this record low, sports and recreational injuries increased 20% in 2021, 12% in 2022, and 2% in 2023. In 2023, 3.7 Commonly, sports injuries are caused by traumatic force to a joint in motion causing hyperextension or hyperflexion which can result in tissue damage. How do sports injuries happen?

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Master the 2-Minute Knee Exam: Essential Tests & Techniques for Knee Pain

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Direct blows and deceleration forces can lead to ligamentous ruptures and cruciate ligament injuries; Noncontact actions like sharp turns or stops can sprain or rupture the ACL; A knee hitting a vehicle dashboard stresses the PCL. Lateral or medial forces typically result in collateral ligament damage.

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Mastering the Hip Exam: Top Tests for Hip Pain

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13) MRI Considerations Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is more sensitive to detect joint effusion/synovitis, cartilage, labral, and bone marrow lesions. (15) Structural [hip] joint changes are frequent in asymptomatic population and neither radiographs nor MRI have shown a good correlation with pain and functional impairment.” (15)

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Shining a light on back pain

Musculoskeletal Australia

We saw this reflected in the responses we received to our 2023 national survey from people with back pain. Pairs of small joints (facet joints) connect vertebrae to one another. Ligaments, tendons and muscles, provide further support to your spine and help protect it from injury. Why is this? Learn ways to manage pain.

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Managing Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: New Research Insights and Treatment Strategies

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Additionally, running with a rear-foot strike imposes higher loads on the knee and patellofemoral joints. In contrast, a forefoot strike transitions the load toward the ankle joint and Achilles tendon. (27) 32) Patellar grind This PFPS test begins by applying a compressive downward force to the supine patient’s patellofemoral joint.

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