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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) 2016 Jul;91:549-51. 2016 Jun;43(3):401-7. 2016 Mar 22;17(3):425. 12) What Causes Neuropathic Itch? 13,14,16) 3. spondylosis or disc lesions).

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Treating cervicogenic headaches with dry needling and manual therapy

Chiropractic Economics

For this discussion, we will define the upper cervical spine as the atlantooccipital joint, the axio-atlantal joint and the joints of the C2-3 segment. 18 Dry needling targets soft tissue, while manual therapy can be utilized to target joint dysfunction. Acupuncture for the Prevention of Tension-Type Headache (2016).

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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. 2016 Jun 28;154(3):245-53. Some studies recommend starting with ice and then switching to heat.

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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

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. A 2016 study revealed that almost 50% of participants with degenerative disc disease were also deficient in vitamin D , a vitamin that is notoriously deficient amongst black Americans.

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New Year Same Spine

ChiroJunky

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. A 2016 study revealed that almost 50% of participants with degenerative disc disease were also deficient in vitamin D , a vitamin that is notoriously deficient amongst black Americans.

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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. January 2016 vol. J Bone Joint Surg Am. Fedoriw WW, et al.