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

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Proper screening and precautions are essential, especially with prolonged exposure or specific applications like ice massage or cold packs. 2013 Jul;72(7):237. 2013 Sep 1;21(3):186-93. It increases blood flow, improving tissue elasticity, muscle flexibility, and oxygenation. Sprouse-Blum AS, Gabriel AK, Brown JP, Yee MH.

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Top 7 Things Chiropractors Need to Know About Back Mice (Episacral Lipomas)

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Manual Therapies While a minority of DCs (13%) employ direct compression to the lipoma, many chiropractors felt that heavy manual therapies like direct myofascial release or deep massage could potentially exacerbate symptoms, making adjuncts like ice, modalities, laser, or dry needling preferable options. 2013 Apr 1;25(2):83-7.

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Time to start thinking big: The 27th Annual Salary and Expense Survey

Chiropractic Economics

However, since 2013, the number has hovered between 22-30%, showing a fair number of DCs have found success in joining forces with others. Solo DCs vs. group practices This year’s survey showed a slight dip in the number of DCs practicing in groups (or partnerships) at 23%; this represents a 3% decrease from last year’s 26%. TECAR therapy: 0.6%

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Making the Business Case for On-Site Chiropractic at Corporations

Modern Chiropractic Marketing

I have had many discussions with companies who have said Chiropractic was not something they were considering, and instead implemented massage, physical therapy or primary care services. From 1999-2013, Health Insurance Premiums have increased 196% and Worker’s Contribution 182%.

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5 Effective Cervicogenic Headache Treatments

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2013 May 1;21(2):113-24. Comparative Effects of Mulligans Mobilization, Spinal Manipulation, and Conventional Massage Therapy in Cervicogenic HeadacheA Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Trial. 8) ChiroUp subscribers can access tutorials for the SNAG exercise for cervicogenic headaches in their Clinical Skills tab.

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