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Treating cervicogenic headaches with dry needling and manual therapy

Chiropractic Economics

2 A cervicogenic headache is a secondary headache caused by a cervical spine disorder and its component bone, nerve/nerve root disc, and/or soft tissue elements. 1,35 It is expected to have referred pain perceived in the head from a source in the neck. 3,4,6 The headache may or may not be associated with neck pain.

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Top Chiropractic Research from 2024: Elevating Evidence-Based Care

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trends from 2007 to 2016 showed a significant increase in chiropractic utilization, reinforcing the growing trust in chiropractic care. SMT and Cervical Artery Dissection: Debunking Myths This year, multiple studies reaffirmed that cervical spine manipulation (CSM) is not causally linked to cervical artery dissection (CAD). "In

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Schmorl’s Node Refresher: 7 Surprising Facts Every DC Must Own

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2) Schmorl node facts: Most common sites include the T7-L1 region, although any region is vulnerable, including the cervical spine. 2,7) Schmorls node spine MRI Schmorl’s node lumbar spine x-ray 2. 2) Schmorl node facts: Most common sites include the T7-L1 region, although any region is vulnerable, including the cervical spine.

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Top 8 Chiropractic Adjustment Benefits You Should Know About

Fisher Chiropractic

Reduced Pain Let’s start with the obvious: most people who come to see a chiropractor are seeking pain relief for one or more physical symptoms. Neck pain, lower back pain, and upper back pain are among our most frequent complaints. In the years since, follow-up studies have supported this finding.

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The top 6 common myths about chiropractic treatment

Canadian Chiropractic Association

In addition to the evidence that supports chiropractic care in managing musculoskeletal complaints of the spine, there is also evidence that it supports chiropractic management of the extremities, headaches and pain 1 , 2. The bone and joint decade 2000–2010 task force on neck pain and its associated disorders: Executive summary.

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5 Effective Cervicogenic Headache Treatments

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Nearly half of the population experiences headaches, and an estimated 25% are cervicogenic headaches, i.e., stemming from dysfunction in the cervical spine. 1,2) While often overlooked, cervicogenic headaches can be just as debilitating as migraines, especially when compounded by cervical spine dysfunction.

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Why do you have to adjust my neck?

Smart Pain Solutions

So back to the question at hand, do we have to adjust your neck? But if you are having mechanical neck pain, or neck pain related to muscle tension, a cervical (neck) spine adjustment can and probably will decrease your pain. SPINE, 33(4S) , S176-S183. SPINE, 32(21), 2375-2378.