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Insurance type tied to variations in chronic pain treatment, research suggests

Chiropractic Economics

An analysis of medical claims data suggests adults may have differential access to chronic pain treatment options based on the type of health insurance they have. Recently published in The Journal of Pain , the study was conducted by researchers at the U.S. physical therapy), complementary or integrative care (e.g., Also, 63.1%

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Sleep issues and musculoskeletal pain: A two-way street with numerous influences

Chiropractic Economics

Sleep difficulties and musculoskeletal pain often go hand in hand. Sleep issues increase predisposition to pain A 2018 review in CHEST says while the conventional view is a bidirectional relationship between sleep disturbances and pain, longitudinal studies are now exploring whether the former often precedes the latter.

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Cannabinoids may help reduce musculoskeletal pain when used short-term

Chiropractic Economics

Cannabinoids may provide short-term pain relief A 2020 systematic review and meta-analysis involved 36 trials with a total of 4,006 participants experiencing chronic pain not due to cancer. However, nabiximols were also associated with more adverse effects when used for pain management.

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A comprehensive guide to attaining spinal stability

Chiropractic Economics

A stable spine is critical for preventing injuries, optimizing functional performance and alleviating chronic pain. She was named the 2020 American Chiropractic Association Sports Council Chiropractor of the Year and the 2023 International Federation of Sports Chiropractic Educator of the Year.

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

ChiroUp

Use of cryotherapy for managing chronic pain: an evidence-based narrative. Pain and therapy. 2020 Apr 1;122(3):151511. Randomized controlled trial: targeted neck cooling in the treatment of the migraine patient. Hawai'i Journal of Medicine & Public Health. 2013 Jul;72(7):237. 2021 Jun;10:81-100. Acta Histochemica.

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Recipients of Palmer College Alumni Awards announced

Chiropractic Economics

KENNETH ANTONETTI, DC (’17) Antonetti launched his Sarasota, Florida, practice, Spine Well Chiropractic , just as the pandemic hit in 2020. Committed to expanding research on non-pharmacological approaches to chronic pain, Burton has widely contributed to the scientific literature base for the profession.

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The ROOTS of a Play Based Approach

First Principles of Movement

Beyond these soaring economic costs (as reported in the Lancet 2021 series on Chronic Pain ) to society the cost to the individual is also significant. Treating nociception and pain are not the same; add to this an EXPECTATION of being treated ‘like nociception’ and our job is NOT easy. How do we best do this though? Gifford, L.

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