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

Chiropractic Economics

Clinical tests revealed: Soto Hall Test and Cervical Compression: Positive for pain Cervical Distraction Test: Positive for pain relief Neurological findings: Decreased C2 dermatome sensation on the left side X-ray findings from 9/19/2024: Grade 2 anterolisthesis of C2 on C3 was noted disturbing George’s line.

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

Reinhardt Chiropractic

Soft Tissue Therapy: To reduce inflammation and promote healing in muscles and ligaments. Onsite digital x-rays: To help diagnose, rule out any serious complications, and aid in a more specialized treatment plan. Our care may include: Spinal Adjustments: To correct misalignments caused by the impact.

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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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Benefits of Chiropractic Care After a Car Accident

Beecher Chiropractic

Reduced Inflammation and Improved Healing: Chiropractic treatments can help reduce inflammation caused by micro-tears in muscles and ligaments that may not be detected by X-rays. Chiropractors aim to address the source of pain by realigning the spine and joints, reducing pressure on nerves and muscles.

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Thoracic Outlet Compression: A GP’s Guide to Recognising, Diagnosing, and Treating This Overlooked Syndrome in Australia

Musculoskeletal Medicine

Women aged 20–50 are disproportionately affected, likely due to smaller thoracic outlet dimensions and hormonal influences on ligamentous laxity. Imaging: X-ray or MRI to detect cervical ribs or bony anomalies. Muscular hypertrophy: Enlargement of the scalene or pectoral muscles, often due to repetitive activity.

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Digital Motion X-Rays: A First Step Toward Prolotherapy

Northgate Chiropractic Clinic

Ligaments and tendons are fibrous connective tissues. Both ligaments and tendons are essential for stability, movement, and proper body mechanics, yet they’re also prone to damage. The former connects bones to bones, while the latter connects bones to muscles.

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What Is Joint and Ligament Instability?

Northgate Chiropractic Clinic

Ligaments, which hold bones together at the joints, are usually fairly tight. Ligament laxity and joint instability are intertwined. If you have ligament instability, you can develop instability of the affected joint. In some people, they can develop greater laxity. Northgate.