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

ChiroUp

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)

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Case study: Chronic neck pain in a 54-year-old truck driver

Chiropractic Economics

Chiropractic adjustments provided only temporary relief, lasting no more than a few days. Indicating healing of the ligaments of that segment. The patient showed C2-C3 spondylolisthesis improvement from Grade 2 to Grade 1 indicating the stability of above-mentioned ligament sprain improvement. An overall improvement of 50%.

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Why Delayed Symptoms After an Auto Accident Shouldn’t Be Ignored

Reinhardt Chiropractic

Our care may include: Spinal Adjustments: To correct misalignments caused by the impact. Soft Tissue Therapy: To reduce inflammation and promote healing in muscles and ligaments. Ongoing Monitoring: To track your progress and make adjustments as needed.

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A comprehensive guide to attaining spinal stability

Chiropractic Economics

Modern approaches to spinal stability focus on the interplay between the passive (bony and ligamentous structures), active (muscular system) and neural subsystems.Dysfunctions in any of these components can compromise stability, leading to compensatory patterns, pain and a heightened risk of injury. erector spinae , rectus abdominis ).

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Optimize athletic performance through kinetic chain integration

Chiropractic Economics

The kinetic chain refers to the interrelated joints, muscles, ligaments and tendons that work in a coordinated manner to produce movement. Chiropractic adjustments, combined with muscle activation exercises and foot function corrections, can help restore your patient’s proper biomechanics and enhance performance.

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Think Outside the Ortho Box: A Case Study In Unexpected Bruising

ChiroUp

Why Not All Bruises Are Sprains: Understanding Microvascular Injury In the absence of muscle, tendon, ligament, or bone damage, bruising is most often due to microvascular rupture, especially in older adults. Instead, it reveals the vascular fragility that may be present in older adults and underscores the importance of clinical discernment.

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Common Sports Injuries Your Chiropractor Can Treat

Fisher Chiropractic

These injuries often affect muscles, ligaments, tendons, and bones. Pain Relief and Management Chiropractors use manual adjustments and other techniques to reduce pain and inflammation in injured areas. Chiropractic care can help restore flexibility and mobility through targeted adjustments and exercises.