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A comprehensive guide to attaining spinal stability

Chiropractic Economics

Anatomy and biomechanics of spinal stability Stabilizing subsystems Passive subsystem Comprises vertebrae, intervertebral discs, ligaments and joint capsules. Imaging and diagnostic tools X-rays and MRIs can reveal structural abnormalities but should be used with clinical findings. erector spinae , rectus abdominis ).

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Why Shifting to a Function-First Approach in Chiropractic Matters

CLA

What Is the Function-First Paradigm in Chiropractic? The public perception of chiropractic has centered around the idea that structure dictating function. Misaligned vertebrae are seen as obstacles to a healthy, well-functioning body. This thinking has led us to focus on restoring an ideal spinal structure.

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What Chiropractors Need to Know About Nervous System Scanning

CLA

Lets cut to the chase: if youre still relying solely on X-rays and manual assessments, youre missing the bigger picture of whats happening inside your patients bodies. Unlike tools that focus on structure (like X-rays), these scans reveal whats happening at the functional level. X-rays show structure, not function.

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Why Nervous System Scans Are Transforming Chiropractic Care

CLA

Unlike X-rays , which focus on structure, these scans assess nerve communication, adaptability, and efficiency. How Nervous System Scans Compare to Traditional X-Rays X-rays show the spines structure, while nervous system scans reveal its function. Lets dive deeper!

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Exploring the Connection Between the Nervous System and Spinal Health

CLA

When a vertebra shifts out of place, it can compress or irritate the nerves passing through. Youre not just aligning vertebrae. How Subluxations Disrupt the Nervous System Subluxations are a double-edged sword. On one hand, theyre the bodys way of adapting to stress. On the other, they interfere with the bodys ability to function.

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The Three T’s of Chiropractic: Trauma, Toxins, and Thoughts

CLA

In layman’s terms, it’s a misalignment of the vertebrae. The spine can be evaluated by the use of X Ray, postural assessments, ROM’s and motion palpation but the nervous system needs to be analyzed differently, by the use of sophisticated assessment technologies which determine a shift in tension and efficiency.

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Neurology: Where the Magic of Healing Begins 

CLA

When we talk about healing in chiropractic, it’s all about neurology. It’s not just about realigning vertebrae; it’s about understanding the communication pathways within the entire nervous system. In a Lyceum lecture that year he was emphatic describing the differences between misaligned vertebra and vertebral subluxations.