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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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Dyskinesia and the Subluxation  

CLA

While it’s often associated with diseases like Parkinson’s, where it manifests as uncontrollable and involuntary movements, Dyskinesia in the chiropractic context speaks to altered motion in the spinal joints due to suboptimal neuromuscular control. That is why the basis of the chiropractic approach is referred to as a vertebral subluxation.

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

CLA

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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5 Ways INSiGHT Scanning Can Transform Your Chiropractic Practice 

CLA

As technology continues to reshape the world of chiropractic care, staying ahead means more than just offering adjustments or relying on X-Rays to view the spine. It’s about using the latest tools to enhance patient outcomes, improve your practice efficiency, and solidify your place as a leader in the community.

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Neurological tone is the WHY of Chiropractic

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Common Signs of Vertebral Subluxation: Joint movements get “stuck” and alignments shift. X Rays confirm spinal misalignments while scans pinpoint neuro-functional distress. That’s the body’s innate intelligence trying it’s best to adapt. Gravitational loads become distorted. Let’s delve deeper!

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Neurology: Where the Magic of Healing Begins 

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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.