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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. Dr Gabe Mirkin on Health.

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The body’s own cannabinoid system for healing

Chiropractic Economics

This article explores the ECS, its role in health and disease and how it can be leveraged in chiropractic and integrative care to support the body’s natural healing processes. 6 For DCs, this is particularly relevant as many of the conditions treated, such as joint pain, back pain and soft tissue injuries, involve inflammatory processes.