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

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When treating musculoskeletal injuries, chiropractors often face the key question of when to use heat vs ice therapy. When to Use Ice vs Heat for Musculoskeletal Injuries Heat and cold therapy both play valuable roles in managing pain and promoting healing. Pain and therapy. However, their mechanisms and effects differ.

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Sleep issues and musculoskeletal pain: A two-way street with numerous influences

Chiropractic Economics

It also explores other factors influencing both sleep and pain, such as mood and affect, as well as potential dual treatment options, including medication and psychotherapy. Sleep difficulties and musculoskeletal pain often go hand in hand. Finding ways to resolve both can help patients enjoy an improved quality of life.

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Cannabinoids may help reduce musculoskeletal pain when used short-term

Chiropractic Economics

This article summarizes research supporting the effects of cannabinoids for reducing musculoskeletal pain, more so when used short term. One question many researchers are asking is whether cannabinoids can help ease musculoskeletal pain. According to several reviews, the answer is yes when they are used short-term.

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Expand the scope of chiropractic care

Chiropractic Economics

For DCs, whose focus is primarily on musculoskeletal health, spinal care and overall wellness, this shift offers opportunities to enhance their patients outcomes through noninvasive and holistic treatment options. Federal and state regulations The 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp-derived CBD products containing less than 0.3%

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The benefits of CBD for pain management

Chiropractic Economics

CBD’s interaction with these receptors helps modulate pain, inflammation, mood and other physiological responses, making CBD products a promising adjunct to standard chiropractic care. Traditional chiropractic adjustments aim to realign the spine and improve nervous system function, thereby reducing pain. In the U.S.,

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The ROOTS of a Play Based Approach

First Principles of Movement

Beyond these soaring economic costs (as reported in the Lancet 2021 series on Chronic Pain ) to society the cost to the individual is also significant. Once we are not primarily limited by pain, what activity are you doing again? A clear, motivating destination unfortunately is often missed in musculoskeletal rehabilitation.

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Recipients of Palmer College Alumni Awards announced

Chiropractic Economics

and internationally through lectures and as the executive director for alumni from 2005 to 2018. The SFMA has revolutionized the field of movement assessment and changed the way many healthcare practitioners diagnose musculoskeletal injuries. Burt has represented Palmer in the U.S.

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