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Association Between Chiropractic Spinal Manipulation for Sciatica and Opioid-related Adverse Events: A Retrospective Cohort Study

ChiroOrg

Chiro.Org Blog: We found that adults with a new diagnosis of sciatica who initially received CSM had a significantly lower risk of opioid-related adverse drug events (ORADEs) over 1-year follow-up compared to matched controls initially receiving usual medical care.

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7 Essential Neurodynamic Tests For Sciatica And Lumbar Radiculopathies

ChiroUp

Evidence-based chiropractors frequently manage lower extremity radicular pain, with sciatica being the most common culprit. Sciatica Tests Straight Leg Raise Test (SLR) Straight leg raise testing is the most fundamental lower extremity neurodynamic test. Extreme lateral lumbar disc herniation: clinical presentation in 178 patients.

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Not All Leg Pain Is Sciatica

Beecher Chiropractic

A common problem that I see is that all patients with leg pain assume that they have sciatica. Sciatica refers to pain that travels along the path of the sciatic nerve. Sciatica most often happens when a herniated disk or an overgrowth of bone puts pressure on the lumbar spine nerve roots. Luckily, this is not the case.

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Expand the scope of chiropractic care

Chiropractic Economics

DCs are trained to diagnose and treat a variety of conditions related to musculoskeletal health, including back pain, sciatica, headaches and neck pain. For DCs, this legal ambiguity presents challenges. Some states have fully legalized both medical and recreational marijuana, while others permit only CBD products.

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The Top 3 Nerve Flossing Techniques Every Chiropractor Must Know—And Why You Can’t Ignore Them

ChiroUp

Nerve flossing has emerged as a game-changer for chiropractors looking to address common conditions like sciatica, cervical radiculopathy, shoulder pain, and carpal tunnel syndrome. This blog will detail our top three nerve flossing techniques, helping you secure your position as the undeniable best choice for MSK presentations.

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Guide: How to Treat Sciatica – The Latest Research

First Principles of Movement

We can easily be overwhelmed due to information overload There is so much information out there on Sciatica that it can leave a client/patient more confused, frustrated and overwhelmed than ever. What is sciatica? Below are the criteria and associated probability of Sciatica based on how the client/patient describes their experience.

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Relief Awaits: Back Pain Chiropractic Solutions in Atlanta

Any Spine

I also address issues like sciatica and nerve pain, which often present with discomfort radiating down the legs. Sciatica and Nerve Pain Sciatica and nerve pain are issues I frequently encounter in my chiropractic practice, often presenting as sharp or radiating discomfort down the legs.