This blog was curated from an article in Dynamic Chiropractic published on July 1, 2018, Vol. 36, Issue 07. The author of the original article is Marc Heller, DC. The original article can be viewed here.
When I read the chart notes of other chiropractors, I am usually disappointed. They list what vertebrae are fixated or misaligned. They may describe the involved fascia and muscles. In diagnosis, I see terms such as lumbar or pelvic dysfunction, lumbar or pelvic strain or sprain, etc.
A common presentation in a chiropractic clinical practice is the patient with neck pain and stiffness. Patients usually report limited range of motion on rotation of the head and neck. Some patients say the restriction is pain-limited, while others report just a painless feeling of stiffness.
Do your patients think their care is simply about resolving their back pain? It's time to educate them that while chiropractic is about that, it's also about so much more.
Research has demonstrated that chiropractic can actually help keep your body healthy and active and can be incorporated into anyone's lifestyle as a preventative regimen.
Any serious runner knows that their legs take a serious beating. From joint pain to soft tissue damage, these athletes often see it all. While many seek care from an orthopedic practice, many others look to alternative rehabilitation such as soft tissue repair or joint mobilization to ease their pain and get them running again. Writer and runner Elena Sonnino of U.S. News & World Report shares her experience.
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There are multiple options one has when deciding how to treat their pain or an anomaly in their body. Why should visiting your chiropractor be a top choice when looking to treat conditions, particularly musculoskeletal conditions?
Is your practice in a rut? According to Perry Nickelston, DC, FMS, SFMA, of Dynamic Chiropractic, every practice can benefit from a "reboot" by refocusing on five basic fundamentals. By being open to new treatment techniques or equipment and being vigilant about re-assessing patients at each visit, chiropractors can enjoy not only improved practice growth, but more satisfied patients.
Your hands and your table will perform thousands of adjustments during your chiropractic career. Choosing the right table to prevent injury to your body and provide comfort for your patients requires looking at many factors, including design, flexibility and price.
We all know how important nutrition is in our lives. Busy schedules seem to hamper our ability to prepare fresh and healthy meals. Good nutrition plays a big part of our well-being and is vital for a healthy metabolism and tissue and growth repair. Did you know that your nutrition determines the strength of your spine?
