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Part 1: Why taking NSAIDs for arthritis worsens the condition

Chiropractic Economics

29, 2002, the New York Times published an article discussing the prevalence of kidney disease in the NBA and basketball players’ tendency to take large amounts of ibuprofen to help deal with post-exertion aches and pains. 2002; 162(19):2204-2208. 2002 Jun;17(6):963-76. Almost 25% of NSAID users have ulcers. Pol Arch Med Wewn.

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Heat vs. Cold Therapy: Which is Best for Musculoskeletal Injuries

ChiroUp

Hawai'i Journal of Medicine & Public Health. 2002 Feb 1;29(2):331-4. Dr Gabe Mirkin on Health. Sprouse-Blum AS, Gabriel AK, Brown JP, Yee MH. Randomized controlled trial: targeted neck cooling in the treatment of the migraine patient. 2013 Jul;72(7):237. Garcia C, Karri J, Zacharias NA, Abd-Elsayed A. Pain and therapy.

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Chiropractic Research

ABCA

2012) Cost Effectiveness Low back pain initiated with a doctor of chiropractic (DC) saves 40 percent on health care costs when compared with care initiated through a medical doctor (MD), according to a study that analyzed data from 85,000 Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) beneficiaries in Tennessee over a two-year span.

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Patient compliance: The five best ways to get patients to follow your treatment plan

Chiropractic Economics

Feedback for progress: Empower patients through validation Humans are hardwired to crave validation, especially when it comes to their health and well-being. By offering a clear picture of their progress since starting treatment, you empower patients to stay motivated and engaged in their journey toward optimal health.

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Mastering the Hip Exam: Top Tests for Hip Pain

ChiroUp

Health history - Conditions such as diabetes, thyroid disorders, vitamin D deficiency, psoriasis, and osteoporosis can increase the risk or serve as potential catalysts for various hip-related issues. 2002 Apr 1;51(4):346-8. However, if this stiffness exceeds 30 minutes, it may raise suspicion of inflammatory arthropathy. J Fam Pract.

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What Is Cold Laser Therapy? Everything You Need to Know

Fisher Chiropractic

Cold laser therapy is laser therapy that uses low-intensity laser light to stimulate healing, reduce fat, help circulation, and more Have you heard the buzz about how a procedure called cold laser therapy or red light therapy helps people heal from a variety of pain ailments and health conditions? Wondering if it's right for you?

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Pain Education for Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain

Palmer College of Chiropractic

Pain education was first studied in clinical trials in 2002, focusing on helping patients better understand their pain based on modern pain science principles (3). Considering most patients seek chiropractic care for pain-related problems (2), a natural question arises: What research is available to inform patient education about pain?