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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

ChiroUp

2016 Jun 28;154(3):245-53. Effect of cold and heat therapies on pain relief in patients with delayed onset muscle soreness: A network meta-analysis. Short-term effect of superficial heat treatment on paraspinal muscle activity, stature recovery, and psychological factors in patients with chronic low back pain.

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Top Chiropractic Research from 2024: Elevating Evidence-Based Care

ChiroUp

trends from 2007 to 2016 showed a significant increase in chiropractic utilization, reinforcing the growing trust in chiropractic care. Nov 2023 Link "Neural mobilisation as part of multimodal interventions appears to have a positive effect on pain for patients with low back pain and neck pain and on function in people with low back pain." (18)

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

Oviedo Chiropractic

Beginning in 2016, the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) requires all entry-level physical therapy programs to switch to a DPT program. 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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New Year Same Spine

ChiroJunky

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. From my experience, however, the use of pain relievers, steroids and surgery seems to dominate the treatment plans for patients with degeneration.

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New Year Same Spine

ChiroJunky

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. From my experience, however, the use of pain relievers, steroids and surgery seems to dominate the treatment plans for patients with degeneration.

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

ChiroUp

38) However, significant research has found a symptomatic relationship, including pain and limited function. times increased risk of lifetime back pain.” (8) 8) Back pain patients are three times more likely to exhibit schmorls nodes than asymptomatic groups. (30) 2016 May;10(5):TC06. 2016 May;36(3):801-23.

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