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Brachioradial Pruritus: The Neuropathic Itch Every DC Should Recognize

ChiroUp

2) Chiropractors routinely encounter patients with neuropathic itching, particularly conditions like brachioradial pruritus, as they often stem from cervical spine dysfunction and nerve irritation. Imaging studies, such as cervical X-rays or MRIs, are generally unnecessary but may help identify underlying cervical spine abnormalities (i.e.,

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Chiropractic Treatment of Shoulder Pain and Weakness

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Test Description: The patient is instructed to reach behind their back and slide their extended thumb as high up the spine as possible. 2019) found that both operative and nonoperative groups reported improved pain and functional outcome scores. (3) However, research by Jones et al. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 2020 Jul 7.

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Happy Chiropractic Founders Day!

Chiropractic Economics

“His interest in anatomy led him to consider the effect of minor derangements of the spine (which he called ‘subluxations’) upon the nervous system,” Sportelli wrote. He theorized that manipulation of the spine (which he called spinal adjustments) could have a salutary effect on the body.”

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Chronic Pain in the US: A call to action for DCs

Chiropractic Economics

According to a recent report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 24% of adults experienced chronic pain in 2023, a significant increase from 2019. We see the entrepreneur whos pushing through pain to keep their business running but knows theyre running on empty. 24% of US adults experienced chronic pain in 2023.

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New Year Same Spine

ChiroJunky

Creating a website home for ChiroJunky was a goal from its creation in 2019. Same Spine Every December 31st as the year turns another age, your spine also grow older. Though some organs tissues have the ability to regenerate, like the liver, the spine ages and degenerates overtime.

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New Year Same Spine

ChiroJunky

Creating a website home for ChiroJunky was a goal from it’s creation in 2019. Same Spine Every December 31st as the year turns another age, your spine also grow older. Though some organs tissues have the ability to regenerate, like the liver, the spine ages and degenerates overtime.

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Karlton Spindle Secures Taiwan Patent for Navigated Jamshidi Needle System

OrthoSpineNews

January 17, 2025 – OrthoSpineNews – Karlton Spindle (NavJam LLC) and Ruthless Spines RJB co Inventor is proud to announce the allowance of its Taiwan Patent Application No.109134971, This milestone establishes the companys position at the forefront of surgical innovation collaboration that empower surgeons in spine surgery.

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