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Meralgia Paresthetica: A Commonly Overlooked Cause of Thigh Pain

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Persistent, burning pain along the front or side of the thigh can be frustrating and disruptive for patients. 3,34-40) Patients often describe paresthesias or hypersensitivity, with symptoms aggravated by walking and relieved by sitting. A positive test occurs when the patient reports symptom relief within 45 seconds.

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Treating cervicogenic headaches with dry needling and manual therapy

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Dry needling (also known as Western medical acupuncture) primarily uses a Western medicine philosophy grounded in anatomy and physiology and focuses on musculoskeletal issues. In contrast, dry needling focuses on an anatomic basis to treat musculoskeletal conditions and aid in physical rehabilitation.

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Brachioradial Pruritus: The Neuropathic Itch Every DC Should Recognize

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2) Chiropractors routinely encounter patients with neuropathic itching, particularly conditions like brachioradial pruritus, as they often stem from cervical spine dysfunction and nerve irritation. 9) Neuropathic itch is more common in patients with systemic triggers like sensory polyneuropathy (e.g.,

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Top Chiropractic Research from 2024: Elevating Evidence-Based Care

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From reducing opioid dependence to improving functional outcomes , these chiropractic studies affirm our role as leaders in musculoskeletal health. trends from 2007 to 2016 showed a significant increase in chiropractic utilization, reinforcing the growing trust in chiropractic care. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies.

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Baxter’s Nerve Entrapment

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88% of patients with heel pain also have degenerative findings in the lateral plantar nerve using nerve conduction velocity. (1) 1) An estimated 54% of patients with plantar foot pain have a neurologic etiology. (2) 1) An estimated 54% of patients with plantar foot pain have a neurologic etiology. (2)

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Mastering the Hip Exam: Top Tests for Hip Pain

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Hip pain affects patients of all ages and increases with time. Fortunately, evidence-based chiropractors are proficient in managing most of these patients. Fortunately, evidence-based chiropractors are proficient in managing most of these patients. provided we accurately diagnose the problem. 16) Does Hip Arthritis Cause Pain?

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The importance of managing your own low back pain.

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We see myriad of low back pain patients each and every day in our office. Once we know your back pain is relatively benign, it will likely get placed into a group of diagnoses called musculoskeletal or mechanical low back pain. Ideally a person/patient would keep up with their low back exercises even after they are out of pain.