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Adolescent posture assessment

Chiropractic Economics

Recent studies indicate a multimodal approach to adolescent posture corrections proves the traditional chiropractic marketing slogan. “As Depending on the definition of weak posture, the literature indicates that up to 65% of adolescents aged 10-18 have postural weakness, which is believed to lead to neck and back pain as adults.

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Combating forward head carriage

Chiropractic Economics

Evaluating patient posture has been an essential tool in chiropractic care for decades, and it provides us with necessary information about how well the body is adapting to trauma, stress and the influence of gravity. It’s also interesting to note posture analysis was used to promote the chiropractic profession. Posture is important.

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The Temporomandibular Disorder: A Guide for Evidence-Based Chiropractors

ChiroUp

Acute presentations are often due to muscular dysfunction affecting the soft tissue of the surrounding area. Symptoms of TMD Patients with TMD often present with: Clicking or crepitus in the jaw. What Causes TMD TMD has two primary origins: myogenous (muscular) and arthrogenous (articular).

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CUKC to hold 2024 Annual Conference and Expo

Chiropractic Economics

This fall, Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) will present its Annual Conference and Expo (ACE) event, which is expected to attract hundreds of DCs for education, inspiration and professional networking. More than 20 notable presenters are scheduled for ACE 2024. ACE 2024 takes place Oct.

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Addressing Posture Issues in Children: Early Intervention with Chiropractic Care

Fullness of Life Chiropractic

One area of growing concern in children’s health is posture. With the increasing engagement in sedentary activities like gaming, using smartphones, and watching TV, it’s become ever more important to address potential posture issues early on. It’s about ensuring a child’s posture supports their overall well-being.

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Empowering Women in Chiropractic - Primitive Reflexes and School Challenges!

League of Chiropractic Women

If you have a little fiddle fart that A, presents with difficulties and challenges in the classroom, or B, you want to screen for neurological readiness of that child and their success in the classroom, in the academic environment. That is often because they have poor postural stability. The more reflexes present, the better.

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How a Chiropractor Can Help with Scoliosis

Imperium Health Center

Generally, most cases of scoliosis are considered mild and don’t cause symptoms, however, there are more severe cases that can cause uneven posture and pain. The cause of idiopathic scoliosis is currently unknown, but there has been some research that suggests that genetics could be involved.