article thumbnail

Muscle / Tendon Strains – A Definitive Guide

Musculoskeletal Medicine

Limited Range of Motion You may have difficulty moving the injured muscle or joint through its full range of motion. Stiffness Stiffness in the affected joint or muscle may be present, especially in the morning or after periods of inactivity. Muscle Spasms Muscle spasms or involuntary contractions can occur in response to the strain.

article thumbnail

Part 2: If NSAIDs for arthritis pain make it worse, what’s the alternative?

Chiropractic Economics

Studies have shown enzymes to be comparable to NSAIDs in their efficacy at relieving pain, easing joint stiffness and improving function. 19-20 Noninvasive studies relying on questionnaires and joint function measuring have also been done on arthritic patients. They do so with few, if any, side effects. Accessed October 23, 2024.

Joints 264
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Adolescent posture assessment

Chiropractic Economics

Depending on the definition of weak posture, the literature indicates that up to 65% of adolescents aged 10-18 have postural weakness, which is believed to lead to neck and back pain as adults. 1 Basically, soft tissue stiffness predisposes them to injury and creates abnormal joint position and function.

Posture 130
article thumbnail

Should your practice offer peptide therapy? This DC says yes

Chiropractic Economics

In 2022, they accounted for 5% of the global pharmaceutical market , and the research into their benefits is definitely worth a read; peptide therapy has shown promise in the areas of anti-aging, disease treatment, injury recovery, immune support and many more.

article thumbnail

“Laser precision” required for coding low-level laser therapy

Chiropractic Economics

The best plan is to use the most applicable code allowed by the payer that meets the code definitions. Therefore, Medicare won’t pay for it, and it appears that others follow Medicare’s lead. Patient acknowledgment to self-pay When ordering or delivering low-level laser therapy, it’s critical to perform the four steps mentioned above.

article thumbnail

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome & Treating Runners

ChiroUp

A reverse lunge allows the tibia to remain vertical, which reduces the compression at the patellofemoral joint. However, progressing to a forward lunge, gradually taking smaller and smaller steps, will help build a tolerance to increased compression at the joint. This is definitely the least exciting option. Am J Sports Med.

Joints 130
article thumbnail

Pelvic obliquity through the chiropractic lens

Chiropractic Economics

Charting a course for correcting pelvic obliquity seems like a task for a Chiropractic 101 class when considering its simplest definition: “A postural abnormality occurring when the pelvis tilts to one side.” Pelvic obliquity can cause abnormal posturing, which can increase stress on the spine, sacroiliac joint and hips.