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

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When treating musculoskeletal injuries, chiropractors often face the key question of when to use heat vs ice therapy. When to Use Ice vs Heat for Musculoskeletal Injuries Heat and cold therapy both play valuable roles in managing pain and promoting healing. Mechanisms and efficacy of heat and cold therapies for musculoskeletal injury.

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

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It also explores other factors influencing both sleep and pain, such as mood and affect, as well as potential dual treatment options, including medication and psychotherapy. Sleep difficulties and musculoskeletal pain often go hand in hand. Finding ways to resolve both can help patients enjoy an improved quality of life.

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Chiropractic Treatment of Shoulder Pain and Weakness

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Orthopedic testing helps isolate specific musculoskeletal tissues, sometimes eliciting pain, weakness, or a combination of both. 2019) found that both operative and nonoperative groups reported improved pain and functional outcome scores. (3) Shoulder pain and weakness are common symptoms in patients seeking chiropractic care.

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Top Chiropractic Research from 2024: Elevating Evidence-Based Care

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From reducing opioid dependence to improving functional outcomes , these chiropractic studies affirm our role as leaders in musculoskeletal health. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders. Chiropractic Utilization Continues to Rise A pivotal study analyzing U.S. 5) Chaibi et al. Annals of medicine. 12) Bise et al. 15) Lpez-Pardo et al.

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Back Pain Statistics by the Numbers

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According to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), “Back pain is one of the most common medical problems in the United States.” Surprising Back Pain Statistics The National Center for Health Statistics published a study titled “Back, Lower Limb, and Upper Limb Pain Among U.S.

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HSS Presents Innovative Research Aimed at Faster Recovery After Knee Surgery at AAOS Annual Meeting

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However, a new study of almost 18,000 patients from 2019 to 2023 found that prolonged tourniquet use was linked to increased pain, higher opioid use, and a longer recovery. About HSS HSS is the worlds leading academic medical center focused on musculoskeletal health. 1 in orthopedics (for the 15th consecutive year), No.

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7 Essential Neurodynamic Tests For Sciatica And Lumbar Radiculopathies

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Exacerbation of radicular complaints upon dorsiflexion or hip rotation suggests a neurologic origin vs. a musculoskeletal origin. (8) 8) The Extended Straight Leg Raise increases tension on remote neural structures without affecting local musculoskeletal tissues. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.