This week’s blog is a refresher on the latest news concerning schmorl’s nodes, including a tutorial video and downloadable infographic. In less than 5 minutes, you’ll learn the essential facts and skills to navigate this common diagnosis successfully.

Are you looking to treat pickleball injuries effectively and establish yourself as your community's go-to expert? If so, our latest blog is a must-read for you. Instead of delving into the evaluation and treatment of pickleball injuries, today's blog equips you with invaluable assets such as a blog, recent research, an informative infographic, and engaging social media posts. These resources will not only help you enhance your marketing strategy but also enable you to reach a growing number of patients.

Your ChiroUp research team scours the weekly research to find the most useful new data. Check out this week’s blog for a quick synopsis of our top ten chiropractic-related findings from the past quarter, plus the necessary assets to maximize these skills in your practice.

I prefer 0% of my patients to visit a surgeon, but unfortunately, some patients' structural complications may exceed the capabilities of conservative treatment. Cervical disc replacement is not for every candidate. However, this procedure prevents many typical pitfalls with traditional cervical fusion surgery. This blog may help you help your patients select the proper procedure and surgeon in your area.

Boost your clinical confidence with our comprehensive shoulder evaluation tutorial! Watch our shoulder exam tutorial video, discover top tests for shoulder impingement and rotator cuff injuries, and learn when to image a painful shoulder. Don't miss out on this week's blog!

You see enough cases of carpal tunnel syndrome to recognize that it’s the most pervasive peripheral nerve entrapment in the upper extremity, but did you know that Cubital Tunnel Syndrome (CuTS) is the second most common? This blog showcases a shared agreement among a panel of experienced hand and upper-extremity surgeons regarding the diagnostic criteria for CuTS. These criteria will revolutionize your diagnostic approach, providing a consistent and effective method to accurately identify CuTS cases.

New research has reaffirmed that weakness of one cervical muscle group is closely tied to chronic neck pain. This unit is also implicated as a provocative factor for cervical radiculopathy, cervicogenic headache, and cervicogenic vertigo. Do you know the answer? Check out this week’s blog and tutorial video to learn which muscle, plus specific strategies to test and strengthen it for quantifiably improved outcomes.

Achilles injuries are unfortunately a pervasive issue that many patients face, yet the typical exercise interventions often fall short in providing enduring relief. I'm excited to introduce you to an article that delves into a breakthrough approach for managing Achilles injuries, offering two exercises that hold the key to achieving successful and lasting tendon repair. In this content-rich blog, we unveil a new perspective on tackling Achilles tendinopathy. We understand the challenges that you and your patients face, which is why we've curated a resource that can truly revolutionize your approach to rehabilitation.

Are you tired of grappling with flexion-intolerant low back pain and searching for a way to restore pain-free movement? Look no further! Dr. Michael Braccio, the ChiroUp rehab sage, is here to equip you with the essential skills to conquer this challenging presentation. In this week's potent blog and video, Dr. Braccio unveils five of his favorite exercises to help your patients regain lumbar flexion without fearing injury. Get ready to elevate your clinical game and help your patients return to a full pain-free life.

About 12% of the patients with orthopedic conditions also have diabetes. Studies indicate an indisputable link between diabetes and an increased risk of fractures and the problematic healing of injuries of bones, ligaments, and musculotendinous structures. Does the diagnosis of diabetes affect your treatment, care plan, and exercise intervention? It should, and this blog will explain how and why.

ChiroUp recently surveyed 150 DCs to shed light on their utilization of Chatbots like ChatGPT® and Google Bard®. In this blog, we delve into the most common concerns voiced by current Chatbot users. From issues of accuracy and citations to compliance with HIPAA regulations and SEO implications, we examine the multifaceted landscape surrounding using an AI Chatbot in chiropractic practice. In less than 5 minutes, you can review our essential advice, including a tutorial video, to make the most of this game-changing technology while avoiding the potential pitfalls.

The modified Thomas test shows hip function and possible lower extremity overuse injuries. Access, treat, and re-test all from one patient position. Today's blog will take a deep dive into the inner working of this valuable test and allow you to help identify five orthopedic conditions from just one test. If you want to save time and improve clinical confidence in lower extremity conditions, read this blog and watch the video.

Diagnosing neurogenic symptoms in the upper extremity can be daunting, even for seasoned clinicians. That's why ChiroUp is here to help! We've compiled our top ten tips to assist you in distinguishing between radiculopathy, peripheral neuropathy, double crush syndrome, and more. This week’s blog covers the essential orthopedic tests, neurodynamic screening maneuvers, and best practice treatments to successfully navigate the most common arm pain diagnoses. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your diagnostic skills and gain clinical confidence.

Discover another game-changer in manual medicine: Choi's Test, aka the Neck Tornado Test. Today’s blog will unveil a simple yet remarkably accurate means of evaluating nerve compression within the intervertebral foramen. “Choi's test is more sensitive with superior diagnostic accuracy for cervical radiculopathy diagnosed by magnetic resonance imaging than the Spurling test.” (1) Read the entire story behind this test, and access a video on how to perform this test on your next patient.

Are you curious about Modic changes and seeking answers to your burning questions? Look no further. This week’s blog is dedicated entirely to Modic changes. This evidence-based guide will provide clear and concise answers to your top 10 questions, a tutorial video, and two downloadable infographics for enhanced learning. Uncover the classifications, causes, treatment options, and the truth about the relationship between Modic changes and pain. This blog is a valuable resource to expand your knowledge and gain a deeper understanding of Modic changes. Don't miss out - read our blog today.

Healthcare should provide high-value patient care that is both safe and effective. Sometimes, that care may require the use of medication. However, a reported 16% of patients taking one medication have muscle pain, eight peer-reviewed studies link another medication to tendon injuries, and nother commonly prescribed medication may cause muscle wasting. Chiropractors must be informed of possible medication interactions affecting their patients' diagnosis and subsequent management. This blog dives into three possible contributors to pain unrelated to an MSK condition.

Recently, I had a patient who embarked on a journey to find treatment strategies for her Haglund's deformity, commonly known as a Pump Bump. Like many others, she turned to the popular social media platform TikTok, hoping to uncover some valuable insights. If you're ready to separate fact from fiction, let's dive into the world of Haglund's deformity and discover the strategies that truly make a difference. Say goodbye to unreliable advice and hello to a couple of strategies that will revolutionize the way you manage this common foot condition.

Don’t miss this week’s blog for potent crowdsourced solutions to handle three frustrating patient scenarios: The Time Vacuum, The Appointment Skipper, The Grumbler. By learning some invaluable collective insights from other ChiroUp network providers, you'll alleviate frustration and foster more robust and fruitful relationships with your patients. And that's not all. As a bonus, you’ll get a video demo on how to impress new patients with your listening skills and two downloadable handouts designed to prevent the most exasperating problems you face.

Dealing with challenging patients who hinder their own progress can be truly draining. That's why your ChiroUp team identified the most difficult patient scenarios and sought real-world advice from our subscribers. The response has been overwhelming, with over 1000 insightful suggestions pouring in! In this week’s blog, we are thrilled to share the cream of the crop: the most effective solutions curated from this collective wisdom. By mastering these invaluable insights, you'll alleviate frustration and foster stronger and more fruitful relationships with your patients. And that's not all. As a bonus, we are excited to introduce our latest downloadable handout, specially designed to prevent one of the most exasperating problems you face.

Check out this webinar on subscapularis dysfunction and its potential link to frozen shoulder. Led by Dr. Steele, the webinar will delve into the muscular dysfunction model proposed by Travell and Simons over 20 years ago, highlighting the subscapularis muscle as a potential contributor to frozen shoulder. You will learn about the primary symptom of frozen shoulder, similar to a subscapularis trigger point, and exercises to help patients with subscapularis syndrome resolve their symptoms quickly. This quick webinar will help you better diagnose and treat patients with subscapularis syndrome, providing them with the best possible care. Don't miss out on this opportunity to expand your knowledge and improve patient outcomes.