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Brachioradial Pruritus: The Neuropathic Itch Every DC Should Recognize

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Conservative options include cervical manipulation, manual therapy, traction, modalities, and therapeutic exercise. Fast Fact Limit nerve irritation, including underlying postural stressors Arm & neck exercises for brachioradial pruritis can help alleviate symptoms and improve function and mobility. 2019 Jun 21;10:1303.

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

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Recent evidence has led practitioners to shift from RICE to the PEACE & LOVE approach, which emphasizes early protection, elevation, avoiding antiinflammatories, compression, and education, followed by (controlled) loading, optimism, vascularization, and exercises. (2) 2019 Dec;8:1-8. Systematic reviews. 2006 Oct 1;87(10):1310-7.

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Chiropractic Treatment of Shoulder Pain and Weakness

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When used together, these tests can help differentiate between simple rotator cuff irritation and a rotator cuff tear, ultimately influencing treatment decisions, rehabilitation exercises, and the duration of care. In such cases, simple rehabilitation exercises are essential. What test can identify weakness from a supraspinatus tear?

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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome & Treating Runners

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Let’s step into some rehab exercises and some running gait considerations for treating patellofemoral pain in runners. Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome Exercises There are various exercises to load the knees and the hips. The Glute Bridge The glute bridge is a simple exercise for hip extension. 2019 Dec;47(14):3406-3413.

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Back Pain Statistics by the Numbers

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Adults, 2019.” Here are a few of the most fascinating back pain statistics their study revealed: In 2019, 39.0% Most Common Causes of Back Pain ​ Fitness level : back pain is more common in those who don’t exercise very often. Regular exercise helps to strengthen the core muscles that support the spine.

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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. Nov 2023 Link Deeper Dive: Is nerve mobilization part of your toolbox?

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4 Simple Steps for Strained Hamstring Rehab

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proposed a rehab strengthening program to emphasize lengthening exercises compared to a conventional rehab approach. The Glider The final exercise is the glider, performed every 3rd day for 3 sets of 4 reps. Continuing the glider exercise is an excellent option to train this muscle contraction. 2019 Feb 26:bjsports-2018.

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