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The chiropractic approach to cardiovascular health

Chiropractic Economics

4 For example, a study involving individuals with high blood pressure and a misaligned C1 vertebra found that chiropractic adjustments reduced both systolic and diastolic blood pressure as effectively as two antihypertensive medications combined. Studies have shown that chiropractic spinal manipulation can significantly lower blood pressure.

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Chiropractic research trends and current hotspots

Chiropractic Economics

For example, from the early 1990s to the early 2000s, cervical vertebrae and injury were among the trending keywords. Low back pain was the next most common (671), followed by therapies (308) and pain (249). Certain keywords have also trended at different points in time.

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NWHSU faculty member publishes first-of-its-kind ultrasound research

Chiropractic Economics

What the ultrasound research means In collaboration with DCs at Parker University, Smoley showed that we can see the pars interarticularis, a piece of bone that connects the vertebrae, with a diagnostic ultrasound. This ultrasound research lays the groundwork for potential future studies that could ultimately improve patient care.

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A comprehensive guide to attaining spinal stability

Chiropractic Economics

Anatomy and biomechanics of spinal stability Stabilizing subsystems Passive subsystem Comprises vertebrae, intervertebral discs, ligaments and joint capsules. Provides structural support and acts as a passive restraint against excessive movement. Active subsystem Includes local stabilizers (e.g., erector spinae , rectus abdominis ).

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Back Pain Keeping You Up At Night?

Beecher Chiropractic

Compression Fractures: Fractures of the vertebrae can cause pain and instability, especially when lying down. Spinal Tumors: While less common, spinal tumors can cause persistent, aching pain that is often worse at night. Spinal Infections: Infections of the spine, like osteomyelitis, can cause severe back pain and fever.

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Chiropractic communication: The skill that can enhance your career

Chiropractic Economics

You can talk all day about what happens to vertebrae during an adjustment (a feature of treatment), but that has to translate into something meaningful to the patient (such as less pain, a benefit of treatment). In sales, products have features, what the product does and how, and benefits, the why , the things the product makes possible.

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6 Reasons for Lower Back Pain When Sitting (But Not Standing)

Oviedo Chiropractic

Spinal Disc Compression Between each of your vertebrae is a disc made of spongy material. you might imagine, the more cushion there is between your vertebrae, the less pain you feel. Over time, poor sitting posture can contribute to disc degeneration and ongoing lower back discomfort.