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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

These challenges provide opportunities to develop strategies for helping these people age healthier and safer.The National Institutes of Health reports that those 65 and older will soon outnumber children under age 5. Assessment is where strategies to improve balance, posture, and functional movement are born.

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Do You Have Good Driving Posture?

Oviedo Chiropractic

Here are some tips to help you with good driving posture. Whether you’re sitting at your desk or on the couch, lying in bed , standing in the kitchen, or driving, your posture plays a big factor in your overall health. Poor posture leads to body aches and pains, which then limit your ability to complete normal activities.

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Northeast College honors veterans with free health screenings

Chiropractic Economics

Northeast College of Health Sciences will celebrate Veterans Day and its longtime partnership with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by providing veterans with free health screenings at its outpatient health centers in Depew, Levittown and Seneca Falls, New York, throughout November.

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The Temporomandibular Disorder: A Guide for Evidence-Based Chiropractors

ChiroUp

Psychosocial: Stress, depression, and certain health conditions (e.g., 2) STM- Lateral Ptyergoid TMJ Mobilization Exercise Postural and TMJ Function Exercises: Encourage patients to perform specific stretches and strengthening exercises (e.g., PTSD, polycystic ovary syndrome) are significantly associated with TMD.

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Discover Better Posture: Chiropractic Care in Atlanta

Any Spine

This article will shed light on the integral role chiropractic care plays in improving posture and, consequently, your overall well-being. Detecting postural issues early can prevent a host of alignment-related health risks, including persistent back pain that might lead to insurance claims.

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Treating cervicogenic headaches with dry needling and manual therapy

Chiropractic Economics

Acupuncture aims to restore health and balance by stimulating specific points along the meridians. A likely symptom generator can be an excessive extension of the occiput on the atlas in functional postures. Both require skilled practitioners for safe and effective use, though practitioner training and certification differ.

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