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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. After two weeks, he consulted with a DC who conducted a physical examination.

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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

It seems likely that the manipulation/adjustment causes some physical changes, but it is not known exactly how. 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. We assume that these changes are part of what helps you feel better.”

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What is Chiropractic?

ABCA

Chiropractic care is used most often to treat neuromusculoskeletal complaints, including but not limited to back pain, neck pain, pain in the joints of the arms or legs, and headaches. Manipulation, or adjustment of the affected joint and tissues, restores mobility, thereby alleviating pain and muscle tightness, and allowing tissues to heal.

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Top Chiropractic Research from 2023

ChiroUp

Multimodal approaches incorporating education, exercise, and spinal manipulation. SMT Does Not Cause Strokes (again) "The association between cervical spinal manipulation and cervical artery dissection is not causal in nature. The association between cervical artery dissection and spinal manipulation among US adults.

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Back pain Facts & Statistics

ABCA

The back is a complicated structure of bones, joints, ligaments and muscles. You can sprain ligaments, strain muscles, rupture disks, and irritate joints, all of which can lead to back pain. Now, with today’s growing emphasis on treatment and cost effectiveness, manipulation is receiving more widespread attention. 95-0642.

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Chiropractic Treatment of Shoulder Pain and Weakness

ChiroUp

If a patient presents with a positive DIME test and a confirmed full-thickness tear of the supraspinatus, and conservative care (4-6 weeks of manual therapy, spinal manipulation, patient education, and rehab) has failed, surgery may be a viable option. Should I Refer a Patient to an Orthopedist? However, research by Jones et al.

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10 Chiropractic Blogs You Should Follow

iMatrix

The Joint Chiropractic The Joint Chiropractic is a blog for the largest network of chiropractors in the country. Joint Chiropractic has garnered a reputation for reliability and professional care to millions of patients. Here are some of the blogs worth checking out today: 1.