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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) 5,6,11) Clinicians should prioritize treating the underlying musculoskeletal issues rather than simply masking symptoms. 2019 Jun 21;10:1303. 13,14,16) 3.

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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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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. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice. 2019 Oct 1;43:91-5.

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Mastering the Hip Exam: Top Tests for Hip Pain

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Essential Questions To Ask In A Hip Exam Like most other musculoskeletal complaints, a comprehensive patient history is the primary source of diagnostic information for hip-related issues. 13) MRI Considerations Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is more sensitive to detect joint effusion/synovitis, cartilage, labral, and bone marrow lesions.

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Marc F. Swiontkowski, MD, assumes role as Editor-in-Chief

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Essays by patients describe what it means to be (or care for a family member who is) a patient with musculoskeletal disease or injury. In 2015, JBJS partnered with KUDOS, a free, web-based service that enables authors to boost and measure the impact of their published work. Preprint Servers. Levels of Evidence.

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Water: the elixir of life

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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.

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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.