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Brachioradial Pruritus: The Neuropathic Itch Every DC Should Recognize

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1,4,5,9) Cervical spine conditions such as disc herniation, spondylosis, or chronic joint dysfunction hypersensitize these nerves, making them more likely to misfire. (12) 2002 Dec;20(4):186-90. 12) What Causes Neuropathic Itch? 13,14,16) 3. spondylosis or disc lesions). The Journal of dermatology. 2007 May;34(5):315-9. 2021 Mar;9(5).

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

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herpes zoster), infections, malignancies, inflammatory diseases including inflammatory joint pain, pregnancy, or neurological conditions that may alter peripheral sensitivity, such as multiple sclerosis, ALS, spinal injuries, and diabetes. 2002 Feb 1;29(2):331-4. Some studies recommend starting with ice and then switching to heat. (30)

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Mastering the Hip Exam: Top Tests for Hip Pain

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13) MRI Considerations Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is more sensitive to detect joint effusion/synovitis, cartilage, labral, and bone marrow lesions. (15) Structural [hip] joint changes are frequent in asymptomatic population and neither radiographs nor MRI have shown a good correlation with pain and functional impairment.” (15)

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What Is Cold Laser Therapy? Everything You Need to Know

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The History of Cold Laser Therapy The first FDA-approved research study conducted on cold laser therapy was on a carpal tunnel syndrome study in 2002. Later, the FDA approved lower level lasers for other conditions such as wound therapy, muscle, and joint pain as well as other health conditions.

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Why those positive studies aren’t good enough [l]

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In 2002, a few small positive trials actually were promising. emotional freedom technique : Reductions in stress (p < 001), anxiety (p < 001), and burnout (p < 001) reached high levels of statistical significance for the intervention group.