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Brachioradial Pruritus: The Neuropathic Itch Every DC Should Recognize

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1,4,5,9) Cervical spine conditions such as disc herniation, spondylosis, or chronic joint dysfunction hypersensitize these nerves, making them more likely to misfire. (12) 2014 Feb 1;137(2):313-22. Boca Raton (FL): CRC Press/Taylor & Francis; 2014. 2014 Aug;39(6):726-7. 12) What Causes Neuropathic Itch? 13,14,16) 3.

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The body’s own cannabinoid system for healing

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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. Activation of CB2 receptors on immune cells can reduce the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines, while promoting anti-inflammatory pathways.

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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. Davis Company; 2014. Elsevier: Philadelphia; 2014. Physical agents: theory and practice.

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Five tips for selling supplements in your office

Chiropractic Economics

Research reputable brands, prioritize transparency in sourcing and efficacy and choose products aligned with your patients common needs, such as joint health, inflammation and overall wellness. Consider grouping products based on health categories (like joint health, energy and immunity) to make browsing intuitive.

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Chiropractic Treatment of SLAP Lesions

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1) However, in the presence of any joint pathology, patients will often develop compensatory movement patterns in everyday life and athletic activity or sacrifice one injured tissue for another until performance decreases or pain increases to an unacceptable level. Epub 2014 Mar 27. J Bone Joint Surg Am. January 2016 vol.

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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome & Treating Runners

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A reverse lunge allows the tibia to remain vertical, which reduces the compression at the patellofemoral joint. However, progressing to a forward lunge, gradually taking smaller and smaller steps, will help build a tolerance to increased compression at the joint. Increasing running step rate reduces patellofemoral joint forces.

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Dual Mobility Cups in Total Hip Replacement

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Ion Release & Biological Concerns Study: Prospective analysis (2012-2014) on 40 CrCo MDM cases presented at the 2021 World Arthroplasty Congress. Findings: No adverse local reactions. All cobalt and chromium levels were under 1 microgram per liter.