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Why Delayed Symptoms After an Auto Accident Shouldn’t Be Ignored

Reinhardt Chiropractic

Soft Tissue Therapy: To reduce inflammation and promote healing in muscles and ligaments. Onsite digital x-rays: To help diagnose, rule out any serious complications, and aid in a more specialized treatment plan. Our care may include: Spinal Adjustments: To correct misalignments caused by the impact.

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A comprehensive guide to attaining spinal stability

Chiropractic Economics

Modern approaches to spinal stability focus on the interplay between the passive (bony and ligamentous structures), active (muscular system) and neural subsystems.Dysfunctions in any of these components can compromise stability, leading to compensatory patterns, pain and a heightened risk of injury. erector spinae , rectus abdominis ).

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Stop outsourcing with new technology

Chiropractic Economics

For example, did you know that traditional X-rays and MRIs are being replaced? X-rays were discovered way back in 1895 and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) have been around since the early 1970s. This data was previously unavailable with static X-rays and MRI scans. This is where new technology can help.

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Master the 2-Minute Knee Exam: Essential Tests & Techniques for Knee Pain

ChiroUp

Direct blows and deceleration forces can lead to ligamentous ruptures and cruciate ligament injuries; Noncontact actions like sharp turns or stops can sprain or rupture the ACL; A knee hitting a vehicle dashboard stresses the PCL. Lateral or medial forces typically result in collateral ligament damage.

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Combating forward head carriage

Chiropractic Economics

Winners were picked not only by their apparent beauty and their X-rays but also by their standing posture. Various tools have been used to document posture, including X-ray analysis, plumb line analysis, bilateral scales and photos of a patient standing in front of a grid.

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The 18 Most Popular Chiropractic Tools and Equipment

ChiroTouch

These tools include care tools like chiropractic tables and activator adjustment tools as well as technology items like computers, iPads, and X-ray machines. The process involves detailed X-ray analysis to identify the exact misalignment. Here are some of the most popular chiropractic tools.

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Mastering the Hip Exam: Top Tests for Hip Pain

ChiroUp

12,13) Imaging Acute Hip Pain X-rays of the hip and pelvis are prioritized to rule out fractures, especially after a fall or minor injury. (12) 14) If X-rays are unclear but a fracture remains a concern, a non-contrast MRI or CT scan of the pelvis and hip should be considered. (12) 16) Does Hip Arthritis Cause Pain?

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