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

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Effects of supplemental heat therapy in multimodal treated chronic low back pain patients on strength and flexibility. 2018 Aug 1;57:107-13. Short-term effect of superficial heat treatment on paraspinal muscle activity, stature recovery, and psychological factors in patients with chronic low back pain. Clinical Biomechanics.

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Expand the scope of chiropractic care

Chiropractic Economics

DCs are trained to diagnose and treat a variety of conditions related to musculoskeletal health, including back pain, sciatica, headaches and neck pain. Federal and state regulations The 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp-derived CBD products containing less than 0.3% THC at the federal level.

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6 Key ChiroUp Condition Reference Updates to Enhance Your Success

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It is crucial to thoroughly evaluate the cervical spine as a potential source of shoulder pain due to the high prevalence of cervical radiculopathy presenting with arm pain (99%), sensory changes (85%), and neck pain (80%). 2018 Nov 16;6(3):260-266. Get Started — It’s Free! References Karaman CA, Oz B, Sari A.

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The Top 3 Nerve Flossing Techniques Every Chiropractor Must Know—And Why You Can’t Ignore Them

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With evidence supporting its role in reducing symptoms for a wide range of conditions—lower back pain, neck pain, sciatica, carpal tunnel, and shoulder impingement, to name a few—nerve flossing is a must-know for every practitioner. 43(14):E798–E803, JUL 2018 Link 10. Wise S, Bettleyon J. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation.

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The ROOTS of a Play Based Approach

First Principles of Movement

Pain is still the main reason people seek medical care (3 of the top 10 including osteoarthritis, headaches and back pain) and chronic pain conditions comprise 3 of the top 4 conditions for years lost to disability (including back pain, neck pain and musculoskeletal disorders).

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The top 6 common myths about chiropractic treatment

Canadian Chiropractic Association

Originally published April 2018 Many Canadians are curious about the role that chiropractors play in the healthcare system, and what benefit chiropractic care may have to their health. The bone and joint decade 2000–2010 task force on neck pain and its associated disorders: Executive summary. Haldeman, S., Carroll, L.,