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Minor Pain, Major Injury: Recognizing a Full Pec Tear
Presentation A patient came to Thompson Chiropractic Clinic with acute left shoulder pain and weakness following a fall onto an outstretched arm. Interestingly, the pain itself was relatively minor and had improved quickly within a few days, but notable bruising had developed under the left pec and across the left shoulder. Examination Several findings pointed strongly toward a serious injury. A palpable mass was present in the upper left quadrant of the chest, consistent wit
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Sep 292 min read


More Than Sciatica: Listening Closely When Something Doesn't Add Up
A Patient in Pain A patient came to Thompson Chiropractic Clinic after two weeks of worsening low back pain that had progressed into something much harder to live with, sharp, radiating pain down one leg and into the foot, reaching a full 10 out of 10 at its worst. Pain medication wasn't touching it. Adding to the weight of the moment, this patient was also a cancer survivor, recently told they were in remission, a milestone that should have meant moving forward, not facing a
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Sep 292 min read


Bending Over Backwards: When Back Pain Signals a Fracture: A Pediatric Case Study
Presentation A young female patient came to Thompson Chiropractic with low back pain that had started a week earlier and gradually worsened. There was no clear injury, no falls or impacts, but she was active in both dance and gymnastics. The pain was localized to a small area of the low back and worsened with forward bending, backward extension, running, and cartwheels. Rest brought some relief, but she was struggling to return to dance. Examination On exam, she showed an ant
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Sep 172 min read
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