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The Benefits of Spinal Manipulation in 2025: Why HVLA Still Matters

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Reduction in Fear-Avoidance Behavior: Pain relief from HVLA adjustments can encourage patients to move more freely, preventing chronic pain syndromes. Psychosocial Effects Placebo & Expectation Effects: A patients belief in the effectiveness of manipulation can enhance pain relief through psychological and neurobiological mechanisms.

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Brachioradial Pruritus: The Neuropathic Itch Every DC Should Recognize

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Brachioradial pruritis exercises could include: Radial Nerve Floss Median Nerve Floss Cervical Retractions Pectoral Stretch ADL home advice for brachioradial pruritis: Prevent Sun-Induced Flares : Use SPF 30+ sunscreen and wear protective clothing to minimize flare-ups. 2008 Jan 1;99(9):719-22. Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria.

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Keep pushing for answers. Speak up. Get checked.

Musculoskeletal Australia

Representing Australia at the 2008, 2012, and 2016 Olympics was something I’ll never forget – especially as cycling’s been passed down through my family for generations. Contact Lifeline Australia on 13 11 14 for 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention. Cycling was my life. More to explore Beyond Blue Healthy Male R U OK?

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The top 6 common myths about chiropractic treatment

Canadian Chiropractic Association

Chiropractors are also able to provide lifestyle counselling about nutrition, fitness and ergonomic advice, as well as prescribe rehabilitative stretches and exercises, among others that may be useful in managing or preventing a variety of health conditions. Find a Chiropractor near you References 1. McHardy, A., Hoskins, W., Pollard, H.,

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PowerStep Foot Insoles: A Chiropractors Guide 

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17 Foot orthotics can help improve posture control and may help prevent and treat low back pain. Interventions that modify foot function, such as orthoses, may therefore have a role in preventing and treating low back pain.13 Effectiveness of Foot Orthoses for Treatment and Prevention of Lower Limb Injuries." DOI: 10.1016/j.fas.2012.12.008.

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Expert analysis: Did cervical spine manipulation cause the death of Katie May?

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In the well-known 2008 Cassidy, et al., How to exclude VAD before a CSM The case report concludes that adherence to the standard of care for the chiropractic profession with attention to differential diagnosis could prevent stroke in such cases. In a 2014 review study, Biller, et al.,

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Managing Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: New Research Insights and Treatment Strategies

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Preventing Problems 101: The 10% Rule Proper Running Mechanics Choose the Correct Athletic Shoe Rethinking Chronic Pain References 1. A prospective investigation of biomechanical risk factors for patellofemoral pain syndrome: the Joint Undertaking to Monitor and Prevent ACL Injury (JUMP-ACL) cohort. 2008 Jan 1;43(1):21-8.

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