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Adolescent posture assessment

Chiropractic Economics

Recent studies indicate a multimodal approach to adolescent posture corrections proves the traditional chiropractic marketing slogan. “As 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.

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Strategies to improve balance and support healthy aging in your patients

Chiropractic Economics

Assessment is where strategies to improve balance, posture, and functional movement are born. Posture assessment is a simple way to determine how efficiently the body can bear weight and move under the influence of gravity. This indicates the feet are integral in efficient posture and balance.

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Brachioradial Pruritus: The Neuropathic Itch Every DC Should Recognize

ChiroUp

1,9) Successful management involves identifying contributory cervical and thoracic spinal joint dysfunction, paraspinal hypertonicity, and postural stressors such as upper-crossed syndrome. Conservative options include cervical manipulation, manual therapy, traction, modalities, and therapeutic exercise. spondylosis or disc lesions).

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The Temporomandibular Disorder: A Guide for Evidence-Based Chiropractors

ChiroUp

Journal of Oral Rehabilitation (2024) found: "…cervical rehabilitation interventions, especially upper cervical manipulation therapy alone or in combination with a neck exercise program, are effective in improving multiple pain outcomes in adults with myogenic temporomandibular disorders." (2)

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Treating cervicogenic headaches with dry needling and manual therapy

Chiropractic Economics

The results indicated that acupuncture is effective for treating frequent episodic or chronic tension-type headaches, but further trials, particularly comparing acupuncture with other treatment options, such as physical therapy, massage or exercise, are needed. This is often termed a rams horn presentation. J Manip Physiol Ther.

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Conservative Management of Cervicogenic Dizziness Associated With Upper Cervical Instability and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome: A Case Report

ChiroOrg

Chiro.Org Blog: The present case highlights a 27year-old woman with cervicogenic dizziness (CGD) and associated underlying lateral upper cervical instability (UCI) and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) whose dizziness improved with conservative care including manual therapy, exercises, and increased salt intake.

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Top Posture Exercises & Stretches

Oviedo Chiropractic

“Good posture” is more than just sitting up straight. Here are some posture exercises and stretches to support you…literally! Good posture isn’t just about “looking confident.” But improving your posture requires more than sitting up straight. Posture Exercises You can’t play a symphony with only a few notes.

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