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Treating cervicogenic headaches with dry needling and manual therapy

Chiropractic Economics

12 Recently, authors in the Cochrane Collaboration reviewed the effects of acupuncture on preventing tension-type headaches. Acupuncture for the Prevention of Tension-Type Headache (2016). Acupuncture for the prevention of tension-type headache. April 2016. Europe PMC. link] Nielsen A. Explore (NY).

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Brachioradial Pruritus: The Neuropathic Itch Every DC Should Recognize

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Brachioradial pruritis exercises could include: Radial Nerve Floss Median Nerve Floss Cervical Retractions Pectoral Stretch ADL home advice for brachioradial pruritis: Prevent Sun-Induced Flares : Use SPF 30+ sunscreen and wear protective clothing to minimize flare-ups. 2016 Jul;91:549-51. 2016 Jun;43(3):401-7. 2022 Sep 12.

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The chiropractic approach to cardiovascular health

Chiropractic Economics

Through its focus on the whole person and emphasis on prevention, chiropractic care can play a vital role in enhancing cardiovascular health and reducing the burden of heart disease. Integrating chiropractic care with conventional medicine provides a balanced and effective strategy for managing cardiovascular health. Meier T, et al.

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Help patients live longer: Suggest vitamins D3 and K2

Chiropractic Economics

One animal study in 2016 points to vitamin D’s role in maintaining protein homeostasis, something that tends to get out of balance as we age. It helps ease inflammation, which can calm an overreactive immune system and help prevent autoimmune diseases that result. The immune system thrives on vitamin D supplementation as well.

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Expert analysis: Did cervical spine manipulation cause the death of Katie May?

Chiropractic Economics

A recent case report on Katie May, who died in 2016 after receiving chiropractic cervical spine manipulation (CSM) from a DC, has concluded it did not cause her death. 1 Spotlight on Katie May Mays February 2016 death from a stroke that followed CSM was the highest-profile case of its kind in the history of the chiropractic profession.2,3

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Help patients live longer: Suggest vitamins D3 and K

Chiropractic Economics

One animal study in 2016 points to vitamin D’s role in maintaining protein homeostasis, something that tends to get out of balance as we age. It helps ease inflammation, which can calm an overreactive immune system and help prevent autoimmune diseases that result. The immune system thrives on vitamin D supplementation as well.

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

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Research has shown that using low-level heat therapy a few hours before intense exercise provides pain relief and improves movement, helping to prevent muscular damage during activity. 2016 Jun 28;154(3):245-53. 28,29) Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) : Evidence is mixed on whether ice or heat is best for DOMS relief.