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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. Definition and clinical significance Spinal instability occurs when the stabilizing systems fail to maintain normal alignment and control under physiological loads.

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Chiropractor vs Physical Therapist: Which One Is Right For You?

Oviedo Chiropractic

Both of them deal with injuries to the joints and nervous system as well as soft tissue and may use similar secondary techniques, such as E-stim , ultrasound, and massage therapy to enhance healing. Chiropractors primarily use hands-on manipulation to bring the spine and other joints back into alignment. Which One Is Right For You?

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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. Another reason we need plain film X-rays of patients is that we must evaluate sclerosis and integrity of the bony endplates. Rehabilitating the endplates is of utmost importance to restoring nutrient flow.

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Rethinking Chiropractic: Function > Structure

CLA

Shifting the narrative toward functional outcomes means focusing on how patients feel, move, and operate rather than simply on what their X-rays show. Take this practical approach into the clinic: Instead of using scans or X-rays to justify alignment correction, let’s focus on how we can improve the body’s functional performance.

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Understanding Chiropractic Nervous System Scanning Methods

CLA

Complementing Traditional Chiropractic Assessments While traditional assessments focus on structural issues such as joint misalignments, scanning methods add a layer of functional analysis. The combination of these assessments helps chiropractors create personalized care plans that address the full spectrum of a patient’s health.

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The Role of HRV: Tackling Millennial Stress

CLA

By Dr. Christopher Kent In a previous column , I discussed the history and definition … Read More BY Dr. David Fletcher 3 MINS READ Supporting Research Vertebral Subluxation and the Nervous System By Dr. Christopher Kent, Esq. Implications of three new papers A growing body of literature is … Read More BY Dr.

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Chiropractic Practice Growth Through Patient Engagement

CLA

By Dr. Christopher Kent In a previous column , I discussed the history and definition … Read More BY Dr. David Fletcher 3 MINS READ Supporting Research Vertebral Subluxation and the Nervous System By Dr. Christopher Kent, Esq. Implications of three new papers A growing body of literature is … Read More BY Dr.