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Brachioradial Pruritus: The Neuropathic Itch Every DC Should Recognize

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Brachioradial pruritis exercises could include: Radial Nerve Floss Median Nerve Floss Cervical Retractions Pectoral Stretch ADL home advice for brachioradial pruritis: Prevent Sun-Induced Flares : Use SPF 30+ sunscreen and wear protective clothing to minimize flare-ups. 2010:157-61. Itch: Mechanisms and Treatment. The Lancet Neurology.

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Texas Chiropractic College alumni serve on Paris Olympics medical team

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Chris Thomas, DC, a 2019 graduate of Texas Chiropractic College (TCC), and Asdrubal Lopez, DC, a 2010 TCC graduate, served on an elite medical team at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Olympics medical team served 140 athletes competing in Paris.

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

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Research has shown that using low-level heat therapy a few hours before intense exercise provides pain relief and improves movement, helping to prevent muscular damage during activity. 2010 Jul 7:105-13. 28,29) Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) : Evidence is mixed on whether ice or heat is best for DOMS relief. 2018 Aug 1;57:107-13.

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The Joint Chiropractic partners with Grand Canyon University Athletics

Chiropractic Economics

“This sponsorship demonstrates The Joint’s commitment to our hometown market as well as championing chiropractic care and the preventative benefits that are vital to keeping the body balanced, flexible and functioning at its best ― especially for collegiate athletes. We wish the Lopes a very successful sports season!

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Insurance type tied to variations in chronic pain treatment, research suggests

Chiropractic Economics

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. adult population and has been estimated to cost $560 to $635 billion annually (in 2010 dollars), according to the Institute of Medicine. Pain affects a large part of the U.S. Also, 63.1% of Medicaid-insured patients did.

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Chiropractic Treatment of SLAP Lesions

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First, prevent reinjury by avoiding detrimental compensatory patterns post-surgery. Epub 2010 Oct 12. Only 7-57% of elite overhead athletes can return to the pre-injury level of competition following surgical SLAP repair. 12) What can you do for patients who have already undergone surgery? Am J Sports Med. 2011 Jan;39(1):114-20.

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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. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, 34(5), 274-289. Haldeman, S.,