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man receiving chiropractic care on his shoulder

Understanding Chiropractic Care

June 10, 2026

Chiropractic care is a hands-on, non-invasive approach to musculoskeletal health that focuses on spinal adjustments to relieve pain, improve mobility, and optimize nervous system function.  At The Center For Manual Medicine and Regenerative Orthopedics our providers are trained in multiple adjusting techniques including activator assisted adjusting.  Dr. Tangpricha is also trained in Dry needling to help with painful trigger points. 

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Chiropractor using traction on patient as a form of stretching

What is traction? Will it help my back?

May 28, 2026

Traction is a form of stretching for the spine. It separates the vertebrae in a way to relieve pressure on nerves, reduce bulge on discs, and reduce stress on joints. It can be done in 3 different ways. Manual traction can be done by a therapist or a chiropractor using their hands and/or other means to create distraction.  This way

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Kansas Artist Grandma Layton at the Center for Manual Medicine

May 19, 2026

Paintings from Dr Frye’s collection of renowned Kansas artist Grandma Layton are now hanging in the medical clinic at SENT a Grassroots organization working with under resource communities in Topeka. The letters stand for strengthening and equipping neighborhoods together . Leighton became an artist in her 60s and often referenced political issues such as women’s rights and the threat to

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What to Expect in a Physical Therapy Evaluation

May 13, 2026

Physical therapists are the “movement specialists” in health care. They understand body mechanics, response to exercise, and how to treat people with exercise more than any other discipline in health care. While physical therapists are not allowed to diagnose medical conditions, they are the most equipped providers to treat musculoskeletal injuries and conditions with exercise. An evaluation must start with

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diagnostic ultrasound on leg

Diagnostic Ultrasound

May 5, 2026

Diagnostic ultrasound is not just for pregnancy and gallbladders. For decades ultrasound has been used to diagnose joint, tendon, ligament and nerve problems in Europe, often used in place of MRI scans. It became more popular for diagnostics in the U.S. in the last 20 years but is still used infrequently. Although the main disadvantage compared to MRI is that

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team of chiropractors and specialists

A Multidisciplinary Practice for Joint, Tendon, Ligament and Nerve Pain

May 5, 2026

Studies consistently show that patients with chronic conditions like plantar fasciitis, joint or tendon pain see faster functional recovery and higher satisfaction when treated by an integrated team rather than a single specialty provider. Although upfront cost may seem similar, you save significant time by attending only one facility. Communication between providers easy and expected creating coordination of treatment method,

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Sciatica Nerve Pain

April 28, 2026

Sciatica is nerve pain caused by the sciatic nerve itself being irritated or its nerve roots being irritated. L4-S3 nerve roots meet outside of the spine to make the Sciatic nerve. Once a nerve is irritated it can travel the length of the nerve. This is how a low back issue can cause leg or even foot pain. Pain can

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The importance of posture, man at workstation experiencing back pain

Why is Posture Important?

April 24, 2026

Good posture isn’t just about looking confident; it’s essential for structural health. Poor posture leads to muscle imbalances, back pain, and strain. Chronic slouching (often from screen time) can cause headaches, reduce neck flexibility, and even impact blood flow.  When we are constantly looking at our computer monitor or phone, our eyes draw us closer to what we are looking at.   This puts

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Centrifuge and stem cells

Tendon Tear Healing with Fat-based Stem Cells

April 22, 2026

Shoulder rotator cuff tears and elbow tendons that cause tennis and golfer’s elbow are often caused by tendon degeneration. In adults over 40 years old, tendons don’t heal at local regeneration is poor without help. PRP (platelet rich plasma) is an excellent treatment producing healing of the degenerated tendon fibers including those that may may include tiny tears. Unfortunately partial

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