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Brachioradial Pruritus: The Neuropathic Itch Every DC Should Recognize

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1,4,5,9) Cervical spine conditions such as disc herniation, spondylosis, or chronic joint dysfunction hypersensitize these nerves, making them more likely to misfire. (12) 2017 Mar;30(2) Link 27. 12) What Causes Neuropathic Itch? 13,14,16) 3. spondylosis or disc lesions). The Journal of Dermatology. 2021 Sep;48(9):e399-413.

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

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herpes zoster), infections, malignancies, inflammatory diseases including inflammatory joint pain, pregnancy, or neurological conditions that may alter peripheral sensitivity, such as multiple sclerosis, ALS, spinal injuries, and diabetes. 2017 Mar 7;8:93. 2017 Apr 4;166(7):514-30. 2017 Jan 1;30(4):889-96.

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Summit Orthopedics Receives Shoulder Arthroplasty (Shoulder Joint Replacement) Certification by the Joint Commission, becoming the first ASC in Minnesota and the US to achieve the recognition

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March 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Summit Orthopedics has been recognized by the Joint Commission as Disease Specific Certified in Arthroplasty (Shoulder Joint Replacement). Summit Orthopedics is the first freestanding ambulatory surgery center in the U.S. to have the designation.

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Insurance type tied to variations in chronic pain treatment, research suggests

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Among 4,254,818 adults with commercial insurance and 583,369 adults with Medicaid insurance who had not experienced chronic pain in 2017, researchers identified 1,095,358 adults with commercial insurance and 176,607 adults with Medicaid insurance who experienced new episodes of chronic pain during the 2018–2020 timeframe.

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Achieve better patient outcomes with red light/infrared therapy

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A German study done in November 2017 concluded that red light/infrared therapy “shows potential as an effective, noninvasive, safe and cost-efficient means to treat and prevent a variety of acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions.” 1 Acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain of any cause is amenable to red light/infrared therapy.

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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome & Treating Runners

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A reverse lunge allows the tibia to remain vertical, which reduces the compression at the patellofemoral joint. However, progressing to a forward lunge, gradually taking smaller and smaller steps, will help build a tolerance to increased compression at the joint. British journal of sports medicine 51.24 (2017): 1713-1723.

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The secret cause of inflamaging lies deep within the gut

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Fibromyalgia pain Chronic joint pain Chronic fatigue Weight gain Anxiety/depression Cognitive decline Rising blood pressure Rising triglycerides and cholesterol Either hypoglycemia or elevated blood sugar As you are probably aware, an inflammatory component contributes to each of these conditions. [link]. 2002;16(12):2017-2028.