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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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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.

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

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Diet for Migraine Prevention: Nutritional Advice Dietary fats trigger the synthesis of prostaglandins, which are known as migraine triggers. Low-fat diets have been shown to play a role in migraine prevention. B Vitamins Riboflavin (Vit B2) may help prevent migraines. 2016 Oct;36(12):1112-33. 2022 Aug 1;58:95-9.

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Chiropractic Treatment of SLAP Lesions

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First, prevent reinjury by avoiding detrimental compensatory patterns post-surgery. January 2016 vol. Only 7-57% of elite overhead athletes can return to the pre-injury level of competition following surgical SLAP repair. 12) What can you do for patients who have already undergone surgery? Schwartzberg R, Reuss BL, Burkhart BG et al.

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Is Drinking Alkaline Water Just a Fad? Investigating the Claims

Any Spine

Provide Antioxidant Properties: Alkaline water is said to contain antioxidants that help prevent aging and chronic diseases. A 2016 review published in the Journal of Environmental and Public Health concluded that while diet can alter the pH of urine, it does not significantly impact blood pH levels.

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Marc F. Swiontkowski, MD, assumes role as Editor-in-Chief

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In 2016, Dr. Swiontkowski created this program as a way to formally recognize the outstanding contributions of our best peer reviewers as indicated by specific criteria (reviewer response time, review quality, and the number of times that a reviewer accepts a request to review). In a 2016 editorial, Dr. Swiontkowski and Bruce J.