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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. Acupuncture for the Prevention of Tension-Type Headache (2016). April 2016.

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

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Proper screening and precautions are essential, especially with prolonged exposure or specific applications like ice massage or cold packs. 2016 Jun 28;154(3):245-53. Whole-body immersion and cryotherapy chambers should be used with caution to avoid potential side effects like hypotension, tachycardia, and syncope.

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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. This means that any physical therapist that has graduated after January of 2016 can (and should) be referred to as a doctor of physical therapy.

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

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Manual Therapies While a minority of DCs (13%) employ direct compression to the lipoma, many chiropractors felt that heavy manual therapies like direct myofascial release or deep massage could potentially exacerbate symptoms, making adjuncts like ice, modalities, laser, or dry needling preferable options. 2016 Apr;6(1_suppl):s-0036.

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Northeast College gets final approval for Long Island DC program

Chiropractic Economics

The facility also continues to be home to the College’s Levittown Health Center, serving many community members seeking integrative healthcare like chiropractic care, acupuncture, massage therapy and nutrition counseling. The College received its latest reaffirmation of accreditation in July 2016.

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Chiropractic Treatment of Cervicogenic Headaches

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2016 Feb 6;17(1):64 5. Chiropractors can integrate these exercises into their treatment plans to enhance patient outcomes. (6) 7) Additionally, nerve mobilization techniques can contribute to the overall effectiveness of headache treatment. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2018 Feb 23.

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Revolutionize Your Migraine Management: The Top 10 Chiropractic Tools of 2024

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Not surprisingly, manual therapy, including soft tissue manipulation and massage, has demonstrated success in the treatment of migraine headaches. 2016 Oct;36(12):1112-33. The American Journal of Emergency Medicine. 2022 Aug 1;58:95-9. Diet and nutraceutical interventions for headache management: a review of the evidence. Cephalalgia.

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