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Strategies to improve balance and support healthy aging in your patients

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1 The aging patient presents many complex conditions that can affect all the body’s major systems. Most of the issues that result in a patient seeking care from a DC are usually associated with joint pain of the extremities and back and neck pain, usually due to osteoarthritis. Clinical Chiropractic. 2006;9(2):59-69.

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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., 9,12,21,22) 5.

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

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A 2020 review in Neuropsychopharmacology notes that opioids have sleep-disruptive effects, with NSAIDs also having mild impacts. But when they exist in tandem, some effects are magnified. A 2020 review found patients experiencing both chronic pain and sleep issues often have more severe pain and for longer duration.

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Cannabinoids may help reduce musculoskeletal pain when used short-term

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It also discusses the need for further research so healthcare providers can make more informed recommendations to patients. With more states expanding legal marijuana use for medical and recreational purposes, there has been an increased interest in the cannabinoids these products contain.

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

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The current 2022 CDC Clinical Practice Guideline encourages clinicians to evaluate the full range of evidence-based pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic options for pain treatment while also considering patient values and preferences. of commercially insured patients received pain-related outpatient specialist care, whereas only 17.4%

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Understanding clinically proven GLP-1 activator Calocurb, and how it can drive your clinic revenue

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We explore modes of action, the origins of Calocurb’s 14 years of clinical research, and the $30m investment, that led to 3 human clinicals and a supplement that is proven to reduce cravings by 40%, hunger by 30% and average calorie intake by 18%.

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Studies indicate neuroendocrine-immune system function could benefit from chiropractic care

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For example, a 2020 meta-analysis revealed that when compared to a sham treatment, acupuncture was more effective at improving musculoskeletal pain for more than six months, also improving quality of life and functionality in the short term. Final thoughts Chiropractic does more than promote musculoskeletal health.