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Combating forward head carriage

Chiropractic Economics

It’s also interesting to note posture analysis was used to promote the chiropractic profession. doctors of chiropractic decided to use beauty contests to legitimize their profession. Through these pageants, they hoped to gain credibility with traditional doctors. 1 “In the 1950s and 1960s, U.S. 2020;23(5):101043.

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Common Chiropractic Myths

Beecher Chiropractic

The only way that a neck could break during a chiropractic manipulation is if there was already an underlying problem in the cervical spine such as cancer. During the exam and after reviewing x-rays, a doctor of chiropractic would diagnose this and refer the patient out for proper care. This is only true for HMO’s.

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

Smart Pain Solutions

Sometimes x-rays are taken and prior records ordered to help narrow down the diagnosis options. The x-rays we took today helped identify your L5 disc as the working culprit but in order to confirm we would need an MRI. A Master’s of Sports Science & Rehabilitation, and a Doctorate of Chiropractic Medicine.

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Who is Your Quarterback When You Are in Pain?

Smart Pain Solutions

A chiropractor may refer out once the doctor has discussed present and past injuries, as well as other medical conditions that pertain to the patient. For comparison we have also included Logan University’s Doctor of Chiropractic curriculum. Attached below is a breakdown of credit hours doctors devote to each subject [link]

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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. If youve been hesitant to embrace neuroscience, its time to see how these tools can elevate your chiropractic care! X-rays dont reveal that interference. the answer is no.

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Why Full Spine Thermographic Scanning is the Future of Chiropractic Care

CLA

Lets talk about the future of chiropractic care. If youre still only relying on traditional methods like X-rays and manual palpation, youre missing out on whats next. This helps them grasp the value of chiropractic care more effectively. X-rays show structure, but they dont show function.

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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?