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What To Do When You Slip and Fall on Ice

Petrak Family Chiropractic Center

Bureau of Labor Statistics , over 20,000 workplace injuries were reported in 2017 as a result of falling on ice. Here’s how chiropractic care can help: Addressing Subluxations Subluxations, or misalignments of the vertebrae, can occur when you fall. In fact, according to the U.S.

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Presentation at CFA Congress of Positive Results Obtained for SpineGuard’s New Ultrasound Technology

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.” Quentin Grimal, Professor at Sorbonne University, member of LIB (CNRS 7371 – INSERM 1146) and co-author of the study, added: The results presented during this conference demonstrate that is possible to identify thanks to the ultrasounds, in realistic models of human vertebra, the optimal angle for a secured pedicle drilling.

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Why Shifting to a Function-First Approach in Chiropractic Matters

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Misaligned vertebrae are seen as obstacles to a healthy, well-functioning body. This approach acknowledges that the bodys structure serves its function, and when structure adapts, its often a sign of the body preserving balance under pressure. What Is the Function-First Paradigm in Chiropractic? The function-first paradigm flips this idea.

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Avoiding Back Pain While Traveling

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In 2017 alone, the U.S. Get Up and Move As Often As Possible Staying sedentary in an uncomfortable seat for too long isn’t good for the vertebrae. This blog explores 5 key tips to keep your spine healthy and prevent back pain from flaring up during travel. Before lifting any luggage, take a second to check your posture.

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Shining a light on back pain

Musculoskeletal Australia

1) In 2017-2018, 1 in 6 Aussies reported having back pain – that’s almost 4 million people.(2) The spine is made up of bones (vertebrae) stacked together to form a loose ‘S’-shaped column. Each vertebra is cushioned by spongy tissue called intervertebral discs. This can lead to fatigue, stiffness and pain.

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Shining a light on back pain

Musculoskeletal Australia

1) In 2017-2018, 1 in 6 Aussies reported having back pain – that’s almost 4 million people.(2) The spine is made up of bones (vertebrae) stacked together to form a loose ‘S’-shaped column. Each vertebra is cushioned by spongy tissue called intervertebral discs. This can lead to fatigue, stiffness and pain.

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Neurology: Where the Magic of Healing Begins 

CLA

It’s not just about realigning vertebrae; it’s about understanding the communication pathways within the entire nervous system. The Consequences of Disrupted Force When the body can’t handle the forces acting on it, a cascade of issues follows: Vertebral Subluxation : Misaligned vertebrae become noticeable.