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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) Conservative options include cervical manipulation, manual therapy, traction, modalities, and therapeutic exercise. 12) What Causes Neuropathic Itch? 13,14,16) 3.

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Treating cervicogenic headaches with dry needling and manual therapy

Chiropractic Economics

The results indicated that acupuncture is effective for treating frequent episodic or chronic tension-type headaches, but further trials, particularly comparing acupuncture with other treatment options, such as physical therapy, massage or exercise, are needed. This is often termed a rams horn presentation.

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

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Recent evidence has led practitioners to shift from RICE to the PEACE & LOVE approach, which emphasizes early protection, elevation, avoiding antiinflammatories, compression, and education, followed by (controlled) loading, optimism, vascularization, and exercises. (2) 2016 Jun 28;154(3):245-53. 2006 Oct 1;87(10):1310-7.

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Chiropractor vs Physical Therapist: Which One Is Right For You?

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Both of them deal with injuries to the joints and nervous system as well as soft tissue and may use similar secondary techniques, such as E-stim , ultrasound, and massage therapy to enhance healing. Chiropractors primarily use hands-on manipulation to bring the spine and other joints back into alignment. Which One Is Right For You?

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New Year Same Spine

ChiroJunky

Being mindful of your posture, office ergonomics, exercising regularly, decreasing stress levels all impacts how severe your degeneration manifest. Learning the proper techniques for lifting, reaching, and squatting can go a long way in protecting your spine and other joints from excessive wear and tear.

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New Year Same Spine

ChiroJunky

Being mindful of your posture, office ergonomics, exercising regularly, decreasing stress levels all impacts how severe your degeneration manifest. Learning the proper techniques for lifting, reaching, and squatting can go a long way in protecting your spine and other joints from excessive wear and tear.

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Schmorl’s Node Refresher: 7 Surprising Facts Every DC Must Own

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36) Considerations include anti-inflammatory measures, bracing, soft-tissue therapy, nutritional support (particularly vitamin D and calcium in older patients), and progressive aerobic and therapeutic exercise as tolerated. (37) 2016 May;10(5):TC06. 2016 May;36(3):801-23. The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery British Volume.

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