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Treating cervicogenic headaches with dry needling and manual therapy

Chiropractic Economics

The headaches are often side-locked (on one side only), and the pain may radiate from the neck /back of the head up to the front of the head or behind the eye. 3,4,6 The headache may or may not be associated with neck pain. 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. 8,19-21) Mechanism of Action and Benefits of Heat Therapy Heat therapy is particularly useful in managing chronic or subacute musculoskeletal pain. 2016 Jun 28;154(3):245-53.

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

Oviedo Chiropractic

Despite their differences, physical therapists and chiropractors both have the same goals in mind: to decrease pain and improve range of motion. 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.