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Eagle Syndrome: A Chiropractic Perspective

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As chiropractors, we pride ourselves on recognizing subtle patterns that others may overlook—yet some diagnoses, like Eagle Syndrome, require an even more refined level of clinical suspicion. Overview Eagle Syndrome arises from an elongated styloid process or calcified stylohyoid ligament, leading to craniofacial or cervical discomfort.

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

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Biomechanical Effects HVLA adjustments affect the spinal joints, muscles, and ligaments , leading to: Restoration of joint mobility: HVLA techniques help to reduce joint restriction by stretching and repositioning spinal facet joints. (2) Chinonso Vincent Nweke (2023). Joint Mobilization and Its Resultant Effects.

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A comprehensive guide to attaining spinal stability

Chiropractic Economics

This article delves into the anatomy and biomechanics of spinal stability, explores the clinical significance of instability and outlines evidence-based strategies for assessment, treatment and rehabilitation. fractures, ligament tears) Neuromuscular dysfunction (e.g., Beighton Score: Screen for generalized ligamentous laxity.

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Ankle sprains as peripheral and central injuries

Chiropractic Economics

Heres how, reframes this common injury through the lens of neuroplasticity, asserting that ankle sprains not only damage local ligaments and tissues but also induce changes in how the central nervous system (CNS) processes sensory and motor signals. This technique anatomically reattaches torn ligaments to the fibula.

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Master the 2-Minute Knee Exam: Essential Tests & Techniques for Knee Pain

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Direct blows and deceleration forces can lead to ligamentous ruptures and cruciate ligament injuries; Noncontact actions like sharp turns or stops can sprain or rupture the ACL; A knee hitting a vehicle dashboard stresses the PCL. Lateral or medial forces typically result in collateral ligament damage.

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Mastering the Hip Exam: Top Tests for Hip Pain

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ChiroUp subscribers can access the following links in their Clinical Skills library. 10-11) Want More Clinical Pearls For Hip Pain? Pro Tip : ChiorUp subscribers can download exam templates for a hip exam (or any other region) by visiting the Practice Resources forms library and then selecting Clinical/ Regional exam forms.

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Shining a light on back pain

Musculoskeletal Australia

We saw this reflected in the responses we received to our 2023 national survey from people with back pain. Ligaments, tendons and muscles, provide further support to your spine and help protect it from injury. The pain comes from the muscles, ligaments and joints. Why is this? The cause of back pain is not always clear.