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Brachioradial Pruritus: The Neuropathic Itch Every DC Should Recognize

ChiroUp

Conservative options include cervical manipulation, manual therapy, traction, modalities, and therapeutic exercise. Fast Fact Limit nerve irritation, including underlying postural stressors Arm & neck exercises for brachioradial pruritis can help alleviate symptoms and improve function and mobility. 2008 Jan 1;99(9):719-22.

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Meralgia Paresthetica: A Commonly Overlooked Cause of Thigh Pain

ChiroUp

In the next 5 minutes, heres what youll learn from this blog: A clear overview of meralgia paresthetica and its hidden causes The three most effective diagnostic tests, backed by new research Step-by-step video guides for chiropractic testing and treatment, including nerve flossing exercises to improve outcomes 1. 2008 Apr 1;6(2):164-8.

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Effect of Intensive Patient Education vs Placebo Patient Education on Outcomes in Patients With Acute Low Back Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial

ChiroOrg

Patient education, a treatment that authors of a 2008 Cochrane review [12] concluded was effective for acute low back pain when applied in an intensive format and that every major clinical guideline recommends (but with little instruction on intensity), [13] has never been tested in a placebo-controlled trial.

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Top Chiropractic Research from 2024: Elevating Evidence-Based Care

ChiroUp

Check out the top chiropractic blog on Neurodynamics for detailed tutorials: 3 Simple Nerve Flossing Exercises to Help Resolve Arm Pain 4 Nerve Flossing Exercises for Back & Leg Pain Relief 8. Spine 2008 Feb 15;33(4 Suppl):S176-83 Link 25. Nov 2023 Link Deeper Dive: Is nerve mobilization part of your toolbox? Cassidy, J.

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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. We’re talking lay-friendly condition descriptions and exercise demos that you can pull up in a snap—actually, four clicks to be precise.

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The top 6 common myths about chiropractic treatment

Canadian Chiropractic Association

Chiropractors are also able to provide lifestyle counselling about nutrition, fitness and ergonomic advice, as well as prescribe rehabilitative stretches and exercises, among others that may be useful in managing or preventing a variety of health conditions. Asking questions about your health and treatment options is especially important.

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Graded Exposure to Feared Stimuli: The Role of Movement Exploration

First Principles of Movement

Commentary Background – “Prague School to Athletic Development” course in Winnipeg In 2008, I injured my hip during ballet. That I wasn’t failing at an exercise, because there was never anything negative said before the change. So, I continued to (less anxiously) trust the process.