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Heat vs. Cold Therapy: Which is Best for Musculoskeletal Injuries

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2010 Jul 7:105-13. Use of low level of continuous heat and Ibuprofen as an adjunct to physical therapy improves pain relief, range of motion and the compliance for home exercise in patients with nonspecific neck pain: a randomized controlled trial. Open access journal of sports medicine. 2017 Jan 1;30(4):889-96.

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Chiropractic Research

ABCA

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. The success rate at seven weeks was twice as high for the manual therapy group (68.3 Four weeks after cessation of treatment.

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

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38) However, significant research has found a symptomatic relationship, including pain and limited function. times increased risk of lifetime back pain.” (8) 8) Back pain patients are three times more likely to exhibit schmorls nodes than asymptomatic groups. (30) 2010 Apr;19:670-5. 2010 Oct 1;35(21):1944-52.

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The top 6 common myths about chiropractic treatment

Canadian Chiropractic Association

The bone and joint decade 2000–2010 task force on neck pain and its associated disorders: Executive summary. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, 34(5), 274-289. Haldeman, S., Carroll, L., Cassidy, J., Schubert, J., & Nygren, A. Spine, 33(4S), S5-S7. Shekelle, P., & Owens, D.

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The ROOTS of a Play Based Approach

First Principles of Movement

Pain is still the main reason people seek medical care (3 of the top 10 including osteoarthritis, headaches and back pain) and chronic pain conditions comprise 3 of the top 4 conditions for years lost to disability (including back pain, neck pain and musculoskeletal disorders). Ferreira, M. Machado, G.,

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5 Effective Cervicogenic Headache Treatments

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Patients with neck pain demonstrate reduced electromyographic activity of the deep cervical flexor muscles during performance of the craniocervical flexion test. Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation. 2017 Feb 1;98(2):211-9. Page P, Frank CC, Lardner R. Assessment and treatment of muscle imbalance. (No

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