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

ChiroUp

2,4) Consequently, ice is now considered best for short-term pain management rather than a primary strategy for ongoing recovery from musculoskeletal injuries. Physical medicine techniques in pain management. Practical management of pain. 2019 Dec;8:1-8. Behrens BJ, Beinert H. Philadelphia: F.

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

Chiropractic Economics

Because it can provide effective pain relief without the need for medication, it has become a popular choice in chiropractic practices. Some payers did allow the use of S8948; in July 2019, another code option (0552T) became available (see Table A).

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Back Pain Statistics by the Numbers

Petrak Family Chiropractic Center

.” These and other back pain statistics help researchers and practitioners learn more about those suffering from back pain and the insights that can be gained regarding the pain management treatments available. Adults, 2019.” of adults had back pain, 36.5% had lower limb pain, and 30.7%

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Aspen Medical Products Acquires Advanced Orthopaedics

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“Based on our success with the UK-based Promedics acquisition in 2019, and now Advanced Orthopaedics, we have created a platform for rapid growth and a strong position in the global bracing market.” percent from 2024 to 2031 and reach $1.97 billion by the end of the forecast period.

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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. The American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology. 2024 June:10-97.

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“Laser precision” required

Chiropractic Economics

Because it can provide effective pain relief without the need for medication, it has become a popular choice in chiropractic practices. Some payers did allow the use of S8948; in July 2019, another code option (0552T) became available (see Table A).

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Time to start thinking big: The 27th Annual Salary and Expense Survey

Chiropractic Economics

Minorities and chiropractic While more and more people are learning about and embracing chiropractic care and its non-drug approach to pain management, research still indicates people who are Black, Hispanic or of color may not be as quick to see a DC for a health issue.