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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) 2005 Jun 1;52(6):1073. 12) What Causes Neuropathic Itch? 13,14,16) 3. spondylosis or disc lesions). Case Reports in Dermatology. 2022 May 2;14(1):93-7.

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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. 2005 Jul 1;5(4):395-403. Some studies recommend starting with ice and then switching to heat. (30)

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Chiropractic Treatment for Cuboid Syndrome

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Among the 26 bones in the foot, the cuboid stands out as the sole bone that interacts with the tarsometatarsal and midtarsal joints. Joint dysfunction arises from poor balance and foot stability during athletic activity. The clinician applies a shearing force through the mid-tarsal joint via inversion and plantarflexion.

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treatment: The Impact of Wrist Bracing

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One such approach gaining attention is using wrist splints, specifically those incorporating the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joints. The study found that a wrist splint incorporating the MCP joints is more effective than the traditional wrist-only splint. 2005 May;22(5):625-30. A recent study by Nadar et al. Pain Reports.

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Chiropractic Treatment of SLAP Lesions

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1) However, in the presence of any joint pathology, patients will often develop compensatory movement patterns in everyday life and athletic activity or sacrifice one injured tissue for another until performance decreases or pain increases to an unacceptable level. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 85-A(1):66-71. Kampa RJ, Clasper J.

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Baxter’s Nerve Entrapment

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Manipulation of the Ankle and Foot: ▶️ Manipulation-Subtalar Anterior Glide (Toggle Board) ▶️ Manipulation-Subtalar Joint Distraction 4. Edinburgh: Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann; 2005. Heel cups can help dissipate pressure via weight redistribution. Nerve entrapment in painful heel syndrome. Foot Ankle Int 2002;23:208-11. Shacklock M.

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7 Essential Neurodynamic Tests For Sciatica And Lumbar Radiculopathies

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14) The test was initially described principally as prone knee flexion; however, adding hip extension improves sensitivity and reliability (16,17) It may yield false positives due to tight or injured anterior thigh muscles, as well as hip bone or joint issues. (12) Elsevier Health Sciences; 2005 May 6. The sensitive nervous system.