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

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Mechanism of Action and Benefits of Cold Therapy Cold therapy, or cryotherapy, is commonly used immediately following an acute injury to reduce inflammation and limit tissue damage. (1) 2) Limiting Secondary Injury? Mechanisms and efficacy of heat and cold therapies for musculoskeletal injury. 2011 Feb;110(2):382-8.

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10 Reasons You Should See a Car Accident Chiropractor

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When you are in a car accident, the force of the collision can throw your spine and other joints out of alignment. By adjusting and realigning these joints, a chiropractor can relieve much of the pain associated with an auto accident injury. But soft tissue injuries can be a lot harder to detect.