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Chronic Pain in the US: A call to action for DCs

Chiropractic Economics

Nearly a quarter of US adults are living with chronic pain. We see the entrepreneur whos pushing through pain to keep their business running but knows theyre running on empty. 24% of US adults experienced chronic pain in 2023. Chronic pain steals that function. Pain is linked to mental health.

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

Chiropractic Economics

Sleep difficulties and musculoskeletal pain often go hand in hand. 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.

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

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Use of cryotherapy for managing chronic pain: an evidence-based narrative. Pain and therapy. Effectiveness of treatments for acute and sub-acute mechanical non-specific low back pain: protocol for a systematic review and network meta-analysis. 2019 Dec;8:1-8. Hawai'i Journal of Medicine & Public Health.

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The secret cause of inflamaging lies deep within the gut

Chiropractic Economics

As a DC, you are repeatedly confronted with chronic pain patients who may respond well to your chiropractic care, but likely not well enough. 2019:7546047. 2019; 4(4):623-632. Look at the list of conditions at the top of this article. Cachexia Sarcopenia Muscle. 2022;13(1):515-531. Accessed July 12, 2024. Xu H, et al.

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“Laser precision” required for coding low-level laser therapy

Chiropractic Economics

Utilizing its lasers or light-emitting diodes, Low-level laser therapy stimulates cellular function and promotes healing, making it an attractive option for treating a variety of conditions, such as chronic pain and inflammation.

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Top Chiropractic Research from 2024: Elevating Evidence-Based Care

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Feb 2019 Link When case reports like this misrepresent facts, they create unnecessary fear, perpetuate distrust, and discourage patients and providers from seeking safe, evidence-based care. 2019 Feb 17;51(2):118-27. 5) Chaibi et al. Annals of medicine. 8) Moyoet al. The American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology.

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“Laser precision” required

Chiropractic Economics

Utilizing its lasers or light-emitting diodes, Low-level laser therapy stimulates cellular function and promotes healing, making it an attractive option for treating a variety of conditions, such as chronic pain and inflammation.