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The Role of Spinal Manipulations in the Management of Headaches
One area of controversy within the insurance and medical communities is the role of the cervical spine in the causation of headaches. How can an injury to the cervical spine cause headaches? Is there a…
Medical-Legal Terms for Pre-Existing Conditions
One phrase or buzzword often causing confusion for the health care provider in a legal context is “pre-existing condition.” Under the law, there are two types of pre-existing conditions. The first is known as an…
Biomechanics of a Cervical Hyper-extension/flexion Injury
The cervical spine is a very complex structure. An understanding of the mechanisms involved in hyper-extension/flexion injuries requires the patient’s doctor to be familiar with the anatomy of the neck, how acceleration forces impact the…
