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The power of taking vitals in your office

Chiropractic Economics

During that phase of my 43-year career, I treated 650 patients per week, armed with a chiropractic spinal adjustment and an X-ray machine. Too many consider DCs below a physical therapist and above a massage therapist. I didnt do a complete examination. All of the things that made a DC a doctor.

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Chiropractor vs Physical Therapist: Which One Is Right For You?

Oviedo Chiropractic

Both of them deal with injuries to the joints and nervous system as well as soft tissue and may use similar secondary techniques, such as E-stim , ultrasound, and massage therapy to enhance healing. Physiotherapy, on the other hand, focuses more on medical massage techniques and stretching. This, however, is where the similarities end.

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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. Massage Gun A massage gun is a handheld chiropractic instrument that uses percussive therapy to apply rapid, concentrated pressure pulses deep into muscle tissue.

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Wondering How To Crack Your Back at Home? Read This First

Oviedo Chiropractic

Chiropractors utilize X-rays and other imaging techniques to get an accurate diagnosis first…before they begin treating you. You can’t perform a medical massage (which is different from a spa massage!) You can’t perform a medical massage (which is different from a spa massage!) Get a massage !

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Do I Need a Massage or Chiropractic Adjustment?

Oviedo Chiropractic

But do you need a massage or chiropractic adjustment? If you’re in pain, you might be wondering whether you need a relaxing massage or chiropractic adjustment. You can enhance your overall wellness or healing process by combining massage and chiropractor services to relieve tension and improve alignment. What Is a Massage?

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The Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Chronic Pain Management

Barrett Whole Body Chiropractic

Techniques such as massage, myofascial release, and trigger point therapy help relieve muscle tension and promote circulation, which supports the body’s natural healing process. They may perform physical exams or recommend imaging tests, such as X-rays, to identify the source of your pain.

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Chiropractic and Massage: Your Family Wellness Plan

Any Spine

 Integrating Chiropractic and Massage Therapy Into Your Family Wellness Plan Have you considered how chiropractic and massage therapy could enhance your family’s health regimen? As they dovetail with traditional medicine, chiropractic and massage can contribute to a community’s overall well-being.

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