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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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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.”

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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. Quit smoking.

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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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Effective Chiropractic Strategies for Alleviating Lower Spine Pain

Any Spine

 Effective Chiropractic Strategies for Alleviating Lower Spine Pain Are you grappling with persistent lower spine pain that disrupts your daily activities? Symptoms Indicative of Lower Spine Issues Recognizing the symptoms indicative of lower spine issues is instrumental for those seeking relief.

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Relief is Here: Non-Surgical Back Pain Solutions in Atlanta

Any Spine

I focus on accurate diagnosis through physical exams and assessments to identify underlying issues affecting the spinal cord. This understanding helps me tailor pain management strategies, particularly spinal manipulation and soft tissue therapies , for effective relief.