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

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The patient had previously tried various treatments, including painkillers, therapy, stretching and heat applications, with little to no lasting relief. Indicating healing of the ligaments of that segment. If I had known about this treatment earlier, I would have tried it first!” An overall improvement of 50%.

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

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While various low-force techniquessuch as flexion distraction, drop tables, and instrument-assisted methodsoffer valuable benefits, todays focus is on the classic hands-on approach that delivers that satisfying "pop" during treatment. HVLA manipulation is a well-researched and widely used technique in chiropractic and manual therapy.

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Eagle Syndrome: A Chiropractic Perspective

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Often masquerading as routine cervicalgia, TMJ dysfunction, or oropharyngeal pain, Eagle Syndrome is a rare yet impactful structural anomaly that can completely alter your treatment strategy. Overview Eagle Syndrome arises from an elongated styloid process or calcified stylohyoid ligament, leading to craniofacial or cervical discomfort.

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Why Kids Get Hurt Differently: Using Panjabi’s Model to Decode Pediatric Lower Extremity Injuries

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Growth plates, ligamentous laxity, and neuromuscular control are all still maturing, which can lead to unique injury patterns. By evaluating passive, active, and neural subsystems, we can better identify where the breakdown occurred, determine the correct diagnosis, and apply the most appropriate treatment.

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A comprehensive guide to attaining spinal stability

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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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Meralgia Paresthetica: A Commonly Overlooked Cause of Thigh Pain

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In the next 5 minutes, heres what youll learn from this blog: A clear overview of meralgia paresthetica and its hidden causes The three most effective diagnostic tests, backed by new research Step-by-step video guides for chiropractic testing and treatment, including nerve flossing exercises to improve outcomes 1.

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Ankle sprains as peripheral and central injuries

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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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