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NWHSU faculty member publishes first-of-its-kind ultrasound research

Chiropractic Economics

Northwestern Health Sciences University assistant professor and director of clinical education Christopher Smoley, DC, DACBR, is the lead author on a new verification study that lays the groundwork for future ultrasound research. Ultrasound can be considerably less expensive than MRI and does not involve radiation like CT or nuclear imaging.

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A comprehensive guide to attaining spinal stability

Chiropractic Economics

This article delves into the anatomy and biomechanics of spinal stability, explores the clinical significance of instability and outlines evidence-based strategies for assessment, treatment and rehabilitation. Imaging and diagnostic tools X-rays and MRIs can reveal structural abnormalities but should be used with clinical findings.

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Back Pain Keeping You Up At Night?

Beecher Chiropractic

Compression Fractures: Fractures of the vertebrae can cause pain and instability, especially when lying down. Dr. Ward Beecher practices at Beecher Chiropractic Clinic at 1001 Pineloch, Ste 700 Houston, TX 77062. Spinal Tumors: While less common, spinal tumors can cause persistent, aching pain that is often worse at night.

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Chiropractic communication: The skill that can enhance your career

Chiropractic Economics

You can talk all day about what happens to vertebrae during an adjustment (a feature of treatment), but that has to translate into something meaningful to the patient (such as less pain, a benefit of treatment). She is the author of Positively Altered: Finding Happiness at the Bottom of a Chemo Bag and writes for Stopain Clinical.

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How I Found Relief: Chiropractic Solutions for Sciatica Pain

Any Spine

We use gentle traction techniques to create space between vertebrae, alleviating pressure on the nerve roots and promoting healing. The Science Behind Decompression Techniques At Any Spine, we employ decompression techniques that focus on creating negative pressure within the lumbar vertebrae.

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Boardman Chiropractic Clinic Talks About Bulging Discs

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Boardman Chiropractic Clinic Talks About Bulging Discs Have you ever heard of a slipped disc? A bulging disc is actually the tough outer layer of cartilage in between your vertebrae that has not fully broken open - think of squeezing a balloon filled with hair gel. It’s a misnomer. Discs never “slip”, but they can bulge.

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Pleasant Hills PA Chiropractic Clinic Discusses Herniated Discs

Barrett Whole Body Chiropractic

Pleasant Hills PA Chiropractic Clinic Discusses Herniated Discs Herniated disc. The discs are structures that rest comfortably between your vertebrae, like gel-filled cushions or shock absorbers. The discs are structures that rest comfortably between your vertebrae, like gel-filled cushions or shock absorbers. Slipped disc.