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Brachioradial Pruritus: The Neuropathic Itch Every DC Should Recognize

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1,4,5,9) Cervical spine conditions such as disc herniation, spondylosis, or chronic joint dysfunction hypersensitize these nerves, making them more likely to misfire. (12) Conservative options include cervical manipulation, manual therapy, traction, modalities, and therapeutic exercise. 12) What Causes Neuropathic Itch? 13,14,16) 3.

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Strategies to improve balance and support healthy aging in your patients

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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. The total cost of falls among older adults in 2020 was projected to exceed $43 billion. They are the leading cause of accidental death among the elderly.

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Health Logics BioCell® Collagen and MOVE! A comprehensive, holistic approach to joint health

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It’s holistic and natural approach to maintaining healthy connective tissue, joints and skin is unmatched by any other product on the market. products are a comprehensive approach to joint health, one that not only targets cartilage, but the related tendons, ligaments and synovial fluid. BioCell Collagen and MOVE!

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

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Recent evidence has led practitioners to shift from RICE to the PEACE & LOVE approach, which emphasizes early protection, elevation, avoiding antiinflammatories, compression, and education, followed by (controlled) loading, optimism, vascularization, and exercises. (2) 2020 Apr 1;122(3):151511. Acta Histochemica. 2024;7(1):96-101.

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A comprehensive guide to attaining spinal stability

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DCs play a pivotal role in assessing and enhancing spinal stability through manual therapies, corrective exercises and patient education. Anatomy and biomechanics of spinal stability Stabilizing subsystems Passive subsystem Comprises vertebrae, intervertebral discs, ligaments and joint capsules. Example: Planks, bird-dog exercises.

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Chiropractic Treatment of Shoulder Pain and Weakness

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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. In such cases, simple rehabilitation exercises are essential. 2020 Jul 7. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery.

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treatment: The Impact of Wrist Bracing

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One such approach gaining attention is using wrist splints, specifically those incorporating the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joints. The study found that a wrist splint incorporating the MCP joints is more effective than the traditional wrist-only splint. 2020 Jul;5(4). A recent study by Nadar et al. Pain Reports.

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