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

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herpes zoster), infections, malignancies, inflammatory diseases including inflammatory joint pain, pregnancy, or neurological conditions that may alter peripheral sensitivity, such as multiple sclerosis, ALS, spinal injuries, and diabetes. 2013 Jul;72(7):237. 2013 Sep 1;21(3):186-93. The Spine Journal. Pain and therapy.

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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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Mastering the Hip Exam: Top Tests for Hip Pain

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Neuro eval- dermatomes, myotomes, reflexes Lumbosacral evaluation - an estimated 71% of hip problems arise from an asymptomatic spine. (2) 13) MRI Considerations Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is more sensitive to detect joint effusion/synovitis, cartilage, labral, and bone marrow lesions. (15) The Journal of bone and joint surgery.

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NovoPulse- Where Recovery Meets Performance

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We also know that immune cells produce pro-inflammatory cytokines, creating a persistent state of inflammation in the joint. As a result, this joint inflammation leads to pain and Osteoarthritis, preventing normal cartilage restoration and promoting the destruction of the joint architecture. 2013; 8: 1289–1293.

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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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Managing Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: New Research Insights and Treatment Strategies

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Additionally, running with a rear-foot strike imposes higher loads on the knee and patellofemoral joints. In contrast, a forefoot strike transitions the load toward the ankle joint and Achilles tendon. (27) 32) Patellar grind This PFPS test begins by applying a compressive downward force to the supine patient’s patellofemoral joint.

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Understanding Chiropractic Nervous System Scanning Methods

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For instance, sEMG assesses muscle activity, thermography measures temperature variations along the spine, and HRV evaluates the balance and activity of the autonomic nervous system. What sEMG Measures and Its Role in Chiropractic sEMG evaluates how the muscles surrounding the spine respond to nerve signals.