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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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Brachioradial Pruritus: The Neuropathic Itch Every DC Should Recognize

ChiroUp

Subscribers can access the full brachioradial pruritis protocol in the Condition Reference Library, now featuring nearly 200 conditions with detailed tools and tutorial videos for best-practice assessments, treatments, and management. Brachioradial pruritus: an etiologic review and treatment summary. Itch: Mechanisms and Treatment.

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

Chiropractic Economics

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. Acknowledge these positive changes, reinforcing the effectiveness of the treatment plan and motivating them to continue.

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Chiropractic Research

ABCA

Four weeks after cessation of treatment. They also concluded that insurance companies that restrict access to chiropractic care for low back pain treatment may inadvertently pay more for care than they would if they removed such restrictions.

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Mastering the Hip Exam: Top Tests for Hip Pain

ChiroUp

ChiroUp subscribers can dive into the Clinical Skills tab for step-by-step tutorials on all the related best-practice treatments, exercises, and ADL advice that your patients need. 2002 Apr 1;51(4):346-8. Now that you’ve got the lowdown on the essential tests for diagnosing hip pain, it’s time to take that knowledge and run with it.

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What Is Cold Laser Therapy? Everything You Need to Know

Fisher Chiropractic

Let's take a look at cold laser therapy so you can decide if it's a treatment you'd like to pursue. During cold laser therapy treatment, the light interacts with the body's tissue to speed up the healing process. The treatment is also drug-free, which means no risk of medicine-related side effects caused by drug interactions.

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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). Practical Application Current research suggests that pain education is more effective when paired with other treatments, such as exercise or physiotherapy.