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

ChiroUp

In clinical practice, it’s easy to focus on the musculoskeletal system—after all, that’s the bread and butter of chiropractic care. This case study highlights how bruising without musculoskeletal injury can occur in older adults, why that matters, and what chiropractors need to consider in their differential diagnosis.

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What does a chiropractor really do?

Beecher Chiropractic

Houston Chiropractor Comments: Chiropractors are healthcare professionals focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of musculoskeletal system disorders, particularly those affecting the spine. To restore proper spinal alignment and joint mobility. To improve nerve function and overall musculoskeletal health.

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Chiropractic vs. Traditional Medicine: When to Choose Each

Fisher Chiropractic

Understanding Chiropractic Care Chiropractic care is a form of alternative medicine focused on diagnosing and treating mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system, particularly the spine. Chiropractors believe that these disorders affect general health via the nervous system.

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What is Chiropractic?

ABCA

Chiropractic is a health care profession that focuses on disorders of the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system, and the effects of these disorders on general health. In either case, injured tissues undergo physical and chemical changes that can cause inflammation, pain, and diminished function for the sufferer.

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The top 6 common myths about chiropractic treatment

Canadian Chiropractic Association

The health of your musculoskeletal system doesn’t just start with a healthy spine, you need to be fully aware of your body to maintain a well-rounded healthy lifestyle! From these observations, a diagnosis will be provided, and a treatment plan developed in collaboration with the patient – according to their needs and goals.

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The Benefits of Combining Massage and Chiropractor Care

Any Spine

Chiropractic care focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system, especially the spine. Manipulation is used to restore mobility to joints restricted by tissue injury caused by a traumatic event, such as falling, or repetitive stress, such as sitting without proper back support.

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7 Questions to Ask Your Potential Chiropractor

Fisher Chiropractic

The precise adjustments made while you lay on your side improve your joint mobility. Joints like the shoulder, elbow, and knee are all adjusted. Promoting joint mobility eases spinal pressure. Spinal Manipulation Spinal manipulation is the manual manipulation of the spine to activate the joints within. Do You Use X-Rays?