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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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Brachioradial Pruritus: The Neuropathic Itch Every DC Should Recognize

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2) Chiropractors routinely encounter patients with neuropathic itching, particularly conditions like brachioradial pruritus, as they often stem from cervical spine dysfunction and nerve irritation. Imaging studies, such as cervical X-rays or MRIs, are generally unnecessary but may help identify underlying cervical spine abnormalities (i.e.,

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Do You Have Good Driving Posture?

Oviedo Chiropractic

Here are some tips to help you with good driving posture. Whether you’re sitting at your desk or on the couch, lying in bed , standing in the kitchen, or driving, your posture plays a big factor in your overall health. Poor posture leads to body aches and pains, which then limit your ability to complete normal activities.

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Is your child’s backpack too heavy? Safety guidelines from a DC

Chiropractic Economics

Jessica Tagliarini, DC, the president of the Connecticut Chiropractic Council and a practicing DC, said a growing spine is vulnerable to back injuries. Their spines are still growing, it’s very important to have the right size backpack,” she said. Tagliarini suggests shopping for a backpack in store and not online.

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Treating cervicogenic headaches with dry needling and manual therapy

Chiropractic Economics

2 A cervicogenic headache is a secondary headache caused by a cervical spine disorder and its component bone, nerve/nerve root disc, and/or soft tissue elements. 14,15 The primary focus of manual therapy is to restore normal arthrokinematics of the cervical region, with special attention paid to the upper cervical spine. Europe PMC.

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New Year Same Spine

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Same Spine Every December 31st as the year turns another age, your spine also grow older. Though some organs tissues have the ability to regenerate, like the liver, the spine ages and degenerates overtime. The spine is the weight-baring back one of the body. The spine has several functions that maintain us through life.

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The Temporomandibular Disorder: A Guide for Evidence-Based Chiropractors

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masseter, temporalis) and assess cervical spine mobility. 2) STM- Lateral Ptyergoid TMJ Mobilization Exercise Postural and TMJ Function Exercises: Encourage patients to perform specific stretches and strengthening exercises (e.g., Palpation: Identify tenderness in associated muscles (e.g.,