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Brachioradial Pruritus: The Neuropathic Itch Every DC Should Recognize

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2) Chiropractors routinely encounter patients with neuropathic itching, particularly conditions like brachioradial pruritus, as they often stem from cervical spine dysfunction and nerve irritation. Imaging studies, such as cervical X-rays or MRIs, are generally unnecessary but may help identify underlying cervical spine abnormalities (i.e.,

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Treating cervicogenic headaches with dry needling and manual therapy

Chiropractic Economics

2 A cervicogenic headache is a secondary headache caused by a cervical spine disorder and its component bone, nerve/nerve root disc, and/or soft tissue elements. 14,15 The primary focus of manual therapy is to restore normal arthrokinematics of the cervical region, with special attention paid to the upper cervical spine. April 2016.

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The chiropractic approach to cardiovascular health

Chiropractic Economics

DCs focus on diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal disorders, particularly those related to the spine, with the belief that spinal health impacts the nervous system and, consequently, the function of various organs. The heart is particularly affected by nerves originating from the cervical and thoracic spine. Meier T, et al.

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

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2016 Jun 28;154(3):245-53. The Spine Journal. Hotfiel T, Carl HD, Swoboda B, Heinrich M, Heiß R, Grim C, Engelhardt M. Current conservative treatment and management strategies of skeletal muscle injuries. Zeitschrift fur Orthopadie und Unfallchirurgie. Mayer JM, Ralph L, Look M, Erasala GN, Verna JL, Matheson LN, Mooney V.

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New Year Same Spine

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Same Spine Every December 31st as the year turns another age, your spine also grow older. Though some organs tissues have the ability to regenerate, like the liver, the spine ages and degenerates overtime. The spine is the weight-baring back one of the body. The spine has several functions that maintain us through life.

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New Year Same Spine

ChiroJunky

Same Spine Every December 31st as the year turns another age, your spine also grow older. Though some organs tissues have the ability to regenerate, like the liver, the spine ages and degenerates overtime. The spine is the weight-baring back one of the body. The spine has several functions that maintain us through life.

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