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

Chiropractic Economics

Sleep issues increase predisposition to pain A 2018 review in CHEST says while the conventional view is a bidirectional relationship between sleep disturbances and pain, longitudinal studies are now exploring whether the former often precedes the latter. Here’s what they’ve found.

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

Chiropractic Economics

The current 2022 CDC Clinical Practice Guideline encourages clinicians to evaluate the full range of evidence-based pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic options for pain treatment while also considering patient values and preferences. Pain affects a large part of the U.S.

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Parker University extends president’s contract until 2030

Chiropractic Economics

Today, Parker University has more than 2,100 students and more than 35 academic programs, including its famed chiropractic program, as well as master’s degrees in clinical neuroscience, strength and human performance, and functional nutrition. James William Parker (formerly Parker College of Chiropractic).

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Cannabinoids may help reduce musculoskeletal pain when used short-term

Chiropractic Economics

However, the authors questioned whether the difference between the two groups achieved clinical significance, further noting that when treatment extended beyond two weeks, increased adverse effects were reported. Research published in 2018 indicates cannabinoids also affect ion channels and enzymes, enhancing their positive effects on pain.

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Master the 2-Minute Knee Exam: Essential Tests & Techniques for Knee Pain

ChiroUp

Check out these popular ChiroUp clinical webinars to review the essentials. Imaging should be considered if there are unexpected changes in clinical complaints, lack of response to care, or suspicion of alternate diagnoses. (9) Clinical decision rule for knee radiographs. 2018 Apr 15;97(8):523-6. 2018 Nov 1;98(9):576-85.

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The Joint Corp. announces new senior VP of human resources

Chiropractic Economics

” Since 2018, Gross held the role of Vice President of Human Resources at Spear Education, a private equity-owned dental education organization based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Today, it is the nation’s largest operator, manager and franchisor of chiropractic clinics through The Joint Chiropractic network.

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Top 7 Things Chiropractors Need to Know About Back Mice (Episacral Lipomas)

ChiroUp

So, to help shed light on this clinical problem, we surveyed the ChiroUp provider network to collect their evidence-informed opinions about managing episacral lipomas. Diagnosis of Episacral Lipomas: Clinical Features and Differential Diagnosis Recognizing episacral lipomas is straightforward. Are Episacral Lipomas Painful?