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Brachioradial Pruritus: The Neuropathic Itch Every DC Should Recognize

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2) Chiropractors routinely encounter patients with neuropathic itching, particularly conditions like brachioradial pruritus, as they often stem from cervical spine dysfunction and nerve irritation. 9) Neuropathic itch is more common in patients with systemic triggers like sensory polyneuropathy (e.g., 12) What Causes Neuropathic Itch?

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

Chiropractic Economics

As with any service rendered in the practice, a four-step process is mandatory to ensure that reimbursement from a third-party payer (or even the patient) is allowed. Eligibility: If the patient is insured, are they eligible for benefits on the date of service? This is easily checked online or with a call to the payer.

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The secret cause of inflamaging lies deep within the gut

Chiropractic Economics

If you’re like most doctors of chiropractic, you see a lot of the same health issues in your patients day in and day out. 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. 2023;64(2):109-122.

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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome & Treating Runners

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This also means more patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome will walk through the clinic doors. A reverse lunge allows the tibia to remain vertical, which reduces the compression at the patellofemoral joint. 2019 Dec;47(14):3406-3413. Epub 2019 Oct 28. Increasing running step rate reduces patellofemoral joint forces.

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Chiropractic Treatment of Shoulder Pain and Weakness

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Shoulder pain and weakness are common symptoms in patients seeking chiropractic care. How does shoulder weakness affect my patient’s prognosis? When should I consider referring a patient to a shoulder orthopedist? However, the vast majority of patients respond well to conservative measures.

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New Year Same Spine

ChiroJunky

Creating a website home for ChiroJunky was a goal from it’s creation in 2019. bring us patients. Learning the proper techniques for lifting, reaching, and squatting can go a long way in protecting your spine and other joints from excessive wear and tear. I’m no exception, New Year, New ChiroJunky!

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“Laser precision” required

Chiropractic Economics

As with any service rendered in the practice, a four-step process is mandatory to ensure that reimbursement from a third-party payer (or even the patient) is allowed. Eligibility: If the patient is insured, are they eligible for benefits on the date of service? This is easily checked online or with a call to the payer.