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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

Most of the issues that result in a patient seeking care from a DC are usually associated with joint pain of the extremities and back and neck pain, usually due to osteoarthritis. Assessment is where strategies to improve balance, posture, and functional movement are born.

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Treating cervicogenic headaches with dry needling and manual therapy

Chiropractic Economics

For this discussion, we will define the upper cervical spine as the atlantooccipital joint, the axio-atlantal joint and the joints of the C2-3 segment. A likely symptom generator can be an excessive extension of the occiput on the atlas in functional postures. This is often termed a rams horn presentation.

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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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The Temporomandibular Disorder: A Guide for Evidence-Based Chiropractors

ChiroUp

An Introduction to Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMD) Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMD) encompasses a complex set of muscular and articular disorders affecting the TMJ, leading to pain, dysfunction, and potential degeneration. Understanding the etiology is crucial for effective assessment and treatment.

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Brachioradial Pruritus: The Neuropathic Itch Every DC Should Recognize

ChiroUp

1,4,5,9) Cervical spine conditions such as disc herniation, spondylosis, or chronic joint dysfunction hypersensitize these nerves, making them more likely to misfire. (12) 3) Improve Ergonomics: Optimize seated, standing, and laptop workstations to reduce spinal stress and improve posture. 12) What Causes Neuropathic Itch?

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Pain management through improved ergonomics

Chiropractic Economics

With the increasing shift toward sedentary work environments, improper posture, prolonged sitting and poor ergonomics significantly contribute to the prevalence of back, neck, shoulder and wrist pain. Microbreaks: Short breaks every 20-30 minutes can help alleviate the strain on muscles and joints.