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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. 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.

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Nutrition and social support important for hip fracture recovery

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This provides DCs with two areas to focus on when making recommendations for patients with this type of injury. However, in cases where a fracture occurs, research suggests that providing patients with certain nutritional and social recommendations may enhance their recovery. Annual hip fracture rates are expected to double by 2050.

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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., What Is Brachioradial Pruritus?

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Nutrition and social support important for hip fracture recovery

Chiropractic Economics

This provides DCs with two areas to focus on when making recommendations for patients with this type of hip fracture injury. However, in cases where a fracture occurs, research suggests that providing patients with certain nutritional and social recommendations may enhance their recovery.

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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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Happy Chiropractic Founders Day!

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His patient — Harvey Lillard, custodian of the Ryan Building in downtown Davenport, Iowa, where Palmer had an office — returned the following day to express his gratitude to Palmer for the relief he felt. Palmer, performed the first chiropractic adjustment and changed the course of history. “Under the leadership of D.D.’s s son, B.J.

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The secret cause of inflamaging lies deep within the gut

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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. Gut-pancreas-liver axis as a target for treatment of NAFLD/NASH.