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

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Chiropractic care has continued to evolve, but one technique remains a staple in spinal health: High-Velocity, Low-Amplitude (HVLA) spinal manipulation. 2) Reduction of spinal fixation: The thrust can break adhesions in the joint capsule and surrounding connective tissue, restoring normal motion.

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Chiropractic research trends and current hotspots

Chiropractic Economics

Additionally, risks associated with spinal manipulation remain controversial in the literature. The keyword appearing most frequently was spinal manipulation (861). Fast forward to 2015 to today and the top trending keywords include quality of life, musculoskeletal pain , chronic pain, and skills.

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How Chiropractors Can Help Patients Conquer Headaches with SNAG Mobilizations

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1, 3-5) Spinal Manipulation for Headaches & Migraines While SNAGs are an effective tool, spinal manipulation remains a foundational treatment for headache patients. 8) Migraine Relief A meta-analysis found that spinal manipulation reduces migraine days by about two per month when combined with usual medical care. (9)

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The future of chiropractic: How can we address issues and evolve the profession?

Chiropractic Economics

Both professions treat musculoskeletal conditions, yet as physical therapists increasingly integrate manual therapy and joint manipulation, the distinction between the two is becoming less clear to the public. A patient seeking a musculoskeletal approach should be able to find a musculoskeletal-focused provider easily.

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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 identify spinal misalignments or other issues. to identify spinal misalignments or other issues.

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What is dry needling and why is it so popular?

Chiropractic Economics

Dry needlings ability to resolve fundamental musculoskeletal problems, facilitate healing and improve overall therapy efficacy makes it an essential instrument in chiropractic practice. 1,2,5 Spinal manipulation restores motion in the treated segment or segments and activates peripheral nerves by reestablishing spinal integrity and mobility.

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PCP Referrals to Chiropractors: What the Top Clinics Are Doing Differently

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Chiropractic and Spinal Manipulation: A Review of Research Trends, Evidence Gaps, and Guideline Recommendations. ChiroUp gives you the tools to do it with confidencewithout adding to your workload. Start now for free! Send My First PCP Report References & Related Research 1. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2024 Sep 24;13(19):5668.