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Precision in patient care requires precision in diagnosis

Chiropractic Economics

In 2015, the World Health Organization (WHO) released the tenth revision to the system, ICD-10. The interpretation of diagnostic tests requires a deep understanding of the biomechanics and kinetic chain and the clinical context. Ask yourself, why do they have neck, middle and lower back pain? In the U.S.,

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Shining a light on back pain

Musculoskeletal Australia

The Australian Clinical Care Standard for low back pain recommends using heat wraps as a first-line approach alongside other treatments, such as regular physical activity, to relieve back pain. Make sure you protect your skin from the heat or cold (e.g. wrap your ice pack in a tea towel).

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Shining a light on back pain

Musculoskeletal Australia

The Australian Clinical Care Standard for low back pain recommends using heat wraps as a first-line approach alongside other treatments, such as regular physical activity, to relieve back pain. Make sure you protect your skin from the heat or cold (e.g. wrap your ice pack in a tea towel).

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Meditrac: The Future of Traction is Movement-Based

The Evidence Based Chiropractor

These decompression devices are familiar pieces of equipment in Physical Therapy clinics and Chiropractic offices worldwide. Lumbar decompression methods are not all created equal Lumbar decompression devices are widely available and clinically proven to provide effective treatments for herniated discs, among other lower back disorders.

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

ChiroUp

22) When to Use Heat Therapy Lower Back Pain : Heat therapy is recommended for managing non-specific low back pain in acute, sub-acute, and chronic phases. Clinical practice guidelines from the Annals of Internal Medicine support heat therapy for reducing pain and improving function across these stages. (26)