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The Benefits of Spinal Manipulation in 2025: Why HVLA Still Matters

ChiroUp

Chiropractic care has continued to evolve, but one technique remains a staple in spinal health: High-Velocity, Low-Amplitude (HVLA) spinal manipulation. 2) Reduction of spinal fixation: The thrust can break adhesions in the joint capsule and surrounding connective tissue, restoring normal motion.

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Chiropractic Defense Council fights to overturn Australian ban on spinal manipulation for babies

Chiropractic Economics

Six months after the Chiropractic Board of Australia removed its self-imposed ban on spinal manipulation in children age two and under, the outcry from government officials forced the ban’s reinstatement. While chiropractors in Australia are still permitted to treat babies, they are banned solely from spinal manipulation.

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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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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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Exploring Chiropractic Care for Back Pain Alleviation

Any Spine

During your first visit, we’ll conduct a comprehensive examination to evaluate your range of motion and identify any joint restrictions. I use precise, hands-on techniques to restore proper joint function and alleviate discomfort. ” This sound is simply the release of gas from the joint and is not cause for concern.

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How I Found Relief: Chiropractic Solutions for Sciatica Pain

Any Spine

Our approach combines advanced techniques in spinal manipulation with carefully planned treatment schedules. Techniques Used in Spinal Manipulation At Any Spine, we employ precise spinal manipulation techniques to address sciatica pain. What types of spinal adjustments are most effective for sciatica relief?

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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.”