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

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When treating musculoskeletal injuries, chiropractors often face the key question of when to use heat vs ice therapy. When to Use Ice vs Heat for Musculoskeletal Injuries Heat and cold therapy both play valuable roles in managing pain and promoting healing. Mechanisms and efficacy of heat and cold therapies for musculoskeletal injury.

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Brachioradial Pruritus: The Neuropathic Itch Every DC Should Recognize

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9,24) To learn more about the physiology of ice and how it helps suppress nerve function, check out our recent chiropractic blog on Heat vs. Cold Therapy: Which is Best for Musculoskeletal Injuries, or the corresponding chiropractic podcast on Heat vs Cold Therapy for Chiropractic Injury Recovery. 2014 Feb 1;137(2):313-22. Semin Oncol.

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The chiropractic approach to cardiovascular health

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DCs focus on diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal disorders, particularly those related to the spine, with the belief that spinal health impacts the nervous system and, consequently, the function of various organs. 2014:372-375. Accessed September 10, 2024. Sympathetic System; Overview. Editor(s): Michael J. Aminoff, Robert B.

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The body’s own cannabinoid system for healing

Chiropractic Economics

Chronic pain is a significant concern in chiropractic practice, often stemming from conditions such as musculoskeletal disorders, nerve impingement and inflammation. The ECS and pain management One of the most well-documented functions of the ECS is its role in modulating pain.

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SINTX Technologies Announces Strategic Changes to Board of Directors

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Retirement of Dr. Sonny Bal Dr. Bal has served as a Board Member since 2012, as Executive Chairman since 2014, and as President and CEO from 2015 to 2024. During his tenure, he helped establish SINTX as a biomaterials pioneer in silicon nitride and guided the company through its early evolution in orthopedic and spinal applications.

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

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Adipose tissue as pain generator in the lower back and lower extremity: application in musculoskeletal medicine. 2014 Oct 10;6(4). Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. 1943 Dec;3(4):222. Lee SW, Van Dien C, Won SJ. HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine. 2020;1(5):257. Singh A, Ramalingam K, Kai LK, Jeremy SV. Skeletal Radiology.

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The benefits of CBD for pain management

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Support musculoskeletal health: DCs focus extensively on the musculoskeletal system, addressing issues related to muscles, joints and connective tissue. This method is particularly useful for targeting specific musculoskeletal issues. Since 2014, Stirling has grown, extracted and produced the purest CBD available.