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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 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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New Year Same Spine

ChiroJunky

It is made up of 33 individual bones called vertebrae, which are separated into sections called the cervical (neck), thoracic, (midback), and lumbar (low back). Situated between the bony vertebrae are the disc that act of absorbers of the body. The spine is the weight-baring back one of the body.

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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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How to Get a Slipped Disc Back in Place

Reinhardt Chiropractic

Understanding a Slipped Disc An intervertebral disc, composed of a tough outer layer and a gel-like inner core, functions as a cushion between the vertebrae. Chiropractors employ precise techniques to realign vertebrae, particularly focusing on the area affected by the slipped disc.

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The 18 Most Popular Chiropractic Tools and Equipment

ChiroTouch

Activator Adjusting Tool The Activator adjusting tool uses a spring-loaded thrust to gently push targeted vertebrae or extremity joints back into proper alignment. Once identified, a mild percussive force is applied using the table-mounted Atlas Orthogonal percussion instrument, which helps reposition the atlas vertebra.

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Understanding the Anatomy of the Spine: A Comprehensive Guide

Watkins Family Chiropractic

Let's dive into the structure of the spine, its vertebrae, and the intervertebral discs to help you understand how this incredible system works and why spinal health is so important. It is divided into five regions: Cervical Spine (Neck) : Comprises 7 vertebrae (C1-C7). Lumbar Spine (Lower Back) : Consists of 5 vertebrae (L1-L5).