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The Joint Corp. financial results reported for Q3 of 2024

Chiropractic Economics

The Joint Corp., The Joint Corp. During Q3 2024, The Joint Opened 14 franchised clinics; Refranchised one clinic; and Closed 11 clinics: three franchised being relocated, three non-traditional corporate units on Airforce bases; as well as three franchised and two company-owned or managed that were underperforming. “As

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The Joint Corp. to participate in upcoming investor conferences

Chiropractic Economics

On May 7, The Joint Corp., the nation’s largest provider of chiropractic care through The Joint Chiropractic ® network, announced that President and CEO Peter Holt and Chief Financial Officer Jake Singleton are scheduled to participate in the following upcoming conferences: 24 th Annual B. About The Joint Corp. The Joint Corp.

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Adolescent posture assessment

Chiropractic Economics

1 Basically, soft tissue stiffness predisposes them to injury and creates abnormal joint position and function. In addition, muscles act in synergistic patterns to allow smooth, coordinated joint motion. Conversely, joint misalignments (weak/poor posture) can lead to inelastic soft tissues due to plastic deformation.

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The Temporomandibular Disorder: A Guide for Evidence-Based Chiropractors

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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. Symptoms of TMD Patients with TMD often present with: Clicking or crepitus in the jaw.

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Part 2: If NSAIDs for arthritis pain make it worse, what’s the alternative?

Chiropractic Economics

Studies have shown enzymes to be comparable to NSAIDs in their efficacy at relieving pain, easing joint stiffness and improving function. Studies have shown enzymes to be comparable to NSAIDs in their efficacy at relieving pain, easing joint stiffness and improving function. They do so with few, if any, side effects. Osteoarthr Cartil.

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NSAID damage: Help your arthritis patients undo it

Chiropractic Economics

They may present with gastrointestinal (GI) issues such as epigastric burning or irritable bowel syndrome symptoms, among other issues. Many patients with arthritis protect the affected joint and avoid movement; this makes things worse. Get them to exercise and strengthen the muscles of the affected joint. Diet is a factor, too.

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Mechanisms of Manipulation: A Systematic Review of the Literature on Immediate Anatomical Structural or Positional Changes in Response to Manually Delivered High-velocity, Low-amplitude Spinal Manipulation

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Presently, though, we are fairly confident that the facets, i.e., the small joints at the back of the spine, open up a little bit. Regarding anatomical/positional changes, it would be possible to say: “There is no simple answer, because the spine is a difficult area to study.