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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) Conservative options include cervical manipulation, manual therapy, traction, modalities, and therapeutic exercise. 12) What Causes Neuropathic Itch? 13,14,16) 3.

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treatment: The Impact of Wrist Bracing

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One such approach gaining attention is using wrist splints, specifically those incorporating the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joints. The study found that a wrist splint incorporating the MCP joints is more effective than the traditional wrist-only splint. 2018 Aug 15;26(16):576-84. A recent study by Nadar et al.

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Mastering the Hip Exam: Top Tests for Hip Pain

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13) MRI Considerations Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is more sensitive to detect joint effusion/synovitis, cartilage, labral, and bone marrow lesions. (15) Structural [hip] joint changes are frequent in asymptomatic population and neither radiographs nor MRI have shown a good correlation with pain and functional impairment.” (15)

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Shining a light on back pain

Musculoskeletal Australia

1) In 2017-2018, 1 in 6 Aussies reported having back pain – that’s almost 4 million people.(2) Pairs of small joints (facet joints) connect vertebrae to one another. The pain comes from the muscles, ligaments and joints. Moving keeps your joints and soft tissues more flexible and less painful.

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Shining a light on back pain

Musculoskeletal Australia

1) In 2017-2018, 1 in 6 Aussies reported having back pain – that’s almost 4 million people.(2) Pairs of small joints (facet joints) connect vertebrae to one another. The pain comes from the muscles, ligaments and joints. Moving keeps your joints and soft tissues more flexible and less painful.

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Health Span: What is it & why does it matter? – Part Two

First Principles of Movement

Read Part one, posted December 3, 2018 Secrets of Healthy Longevity A) “The greater health of older exercisers compared to their sedentary counterparts can lead people to believe physical activity can reverse or slow down the ageing process. BBC – Can exercise reverse the ageing process? Today, they’re roadways.”

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Water: the elixir of life

Musculoskeletal Australia

The importance of water Water lubricates and cushions our joints, aids digestion, prevents constipation, keeps our temperature normal and helps maintain blood pressure. Medical News Today, 2018 Drinking water and your health Healthdirect, 2019 How much water do we need to drink a day? It really is essential for our survival.