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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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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

ChiroOrg

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.

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

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Sesamoid Fracture presenting as a BiPartite Sesamoid

Foot and Ankle Problems

If you have pain in your big toe joint, and the x-ray shows a bipartite or tripartite sesamoid, discuss the probability that this can be a fracture with your physician. The junction between two fragments of bone like a bipartite sesamoid is such a weak spot.

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2024 chiropractic case studies find benefits for complex patients

Chiropractic Economics

Treatment consisted of low-force joint manipulation and instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM), the former to reduce pain and increase range of motion and the latter to ease muscle tightness and inflammation. Physically, she presented with rounded shoulders and increased thoracic kyphosis.

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Chiropractic care for arthritis

Canadian Chiropractic Association

1] Managing arthritis can be challenging due to the natural progression of aging joints over time, and sometimes exasperated by long wait times to see a family physician. In Latin, “arthro-“ means “joint” and “–it is” means “inflammation,” so together arthritis means inflammation of a joint.