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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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A comprehensive guide to attaining spinal stability

Chiropractic Economics

This article delves into the anatomy and biomechanics of spinal stability, explores the clinical significance of instability and outlines evidence-based strategies for assessment, treatment and rehabilitation. The ability of the spine to maintain its structural integrity and control during movement and loading is best termed spinal stability.

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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. These images showed abnormal alignment, degeneration and narrowing in the cervical spine.

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Chiropractic Treatment of Shoulder Pain and Weakness

ChiroUp

Test Description: The patient is instructed to reach behind their back and slide their extended thumb as high up the spine as possible. The clinician then measures active shoulder internal rotation by noting the highest thoracic spinal level the patient can touch. Should I Refer a Patient to an Orthopedist? 2020 Jul 7. Jones, Grant L.

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Exploring Chiropractic Care for Back Pain Alleviation

Any Spine

We focus on the spine and its impact on the nervous system, addressing issues that may arise from accidents or strain. During your first visit, we’ll conduct a comprehensive examination to evaluate your range of motion and identify any joint restrictions. Chiropractic adjustments are the cornerstone of our treatment.

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How I Found Relief: Chiropractic Solutions for Sciatica Pain

Any Spine

Effective Chiropractic Approaches for Alleviating Sciatica Pain at Any Spine Are you struggling with persistent sciatica pain? At Any Spine, we offer effective chiropractic approaches to alleviate your discomfort. This article explores spinal adjustments, decompression therapy, and trigger point techniques that can provide 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

Regarding anatomical/positional changes, it would be possible to say: “There is no simple answer, because the spine is a difficult area to study. It seems likely that the manipulation/adjustment causes some physical changes, but it is not known exactly how. We assume that these changes are part of what helps you feel better.”