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Extracorporeal shockwave therapy and disc herniations

Chiropractic Economics

However, during the physical exam you notice most of the patient’s symptoms can be traced to a sacroiliac joint dysfunction. 1 If you are like me and have a practice that treats several disc herniation patients a day, just the title of this article was enough to get you excited.

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X-Ray Machines in Chiropractic Practice: Is It Worth the Investment? Part 1-The Pros

GSPatients

Today, we’re diving into the hot topic of X-ray machines in chiropractic practice. So, let’s roll up our sleeves and explore whether investing in an X-ray machine for your chiropractic practice is truly worth it. And that’s where the X-ray machine comes into play.

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Schmorl’s Node Refresher: 7 Surprising Facts Every DC Must Own

ChiroUp

2,7) Schmorls node spine MRI Schmorl’s node lumbar spine x-ray 2. The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery British Volume. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 14 Jun 2023) from Link 36. How common are schmorl’s nodes? The reported frequency of schmorl’s nodes varies from 2–80%. (8-17) 2010 Dec 1;23(4):262-5.

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What Does a Chiropractor Do?

Oviedo Chiropractic

In this article, we’ll answer your most burning question: “What does a chiropractor do?” During an adjustment, the chiropractor applies force to a specific area of the body in order to correct a misalignment (called a subluxation) of a particular joint. This gives your doctor an inside look at your joints.

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7 Common Car Accident Injuries (& How Chiropractic Can Help)

Oviedo Chiropractic

In this article, we’ll talk about the five most common car accident injuries and how chiropractic care can help you on your way to healing. For most cases, your chiropractor will treat any joint misalignments and may administer ultrasound or E-stim treatments to accelerate healing. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder 5.

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What is Sciatica and when do you need a second opinion?

Smart Pain Solutions

For the purpose of this article, we are going to discuss how conservative care can be helpful and when it’s time to escalate management to more invasive options. Sometimes x-rays are taken and prior records ordered to help narrow down the diagnosis options. This can occur from a variety of different reasons.

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Shining a light on back pain

Musculoskeletal Australia

Pairs of small joints (facet joints) connect vertebrae to one another. The pain comes from the muscles, ligaments and joints. x-rays, CT or MRI scans) isn’t useful or recommended in most cases of back pain. Moving keeps your joints and soft tissues more flexible and less painful. Quit smoking.