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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. 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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A comprehensive guide to attaining spinal stability

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The ability of the spine to maintain its structural integrity and control during movement and loading is best termed spinal stability. A stable spine is critical for preventing injuries, optimizing functional performance and alleviating chronic pain. Example: Planks, bird-dog exercises. transverse abdominis, multifidus).

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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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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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The Top 3 Nerve Flossing Techniques Every Chiropractor Must Know—And Why You Can’t Ignore Them

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But here's the catch: if you're not incorporating these techniques and associated home exercises into your practice, you’re missing out on a critical tool that can set you apart. Deeper Dive: Check out our prior blog and tutorial video on 4 Nerve Flossing Exercises for Back & Leg Pain Relief. Check out this video to learn how.

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Back Pain Statistics by the Numbers

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Our friendly and knowledgeable chiropractors at Petrak Family Chiropractic define back pain as pain that occurs anywhere along the four regions of your spine, which run from the base of your skull to your tailbone. Most Common Causes of Back Pain ​ Fitness level : back pain is more common in those who don’t exercise very often.

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Answers to Common Questions About Epidural Steroid Injections

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Collaborating with a local pain management physician for chemical pain symptoms during painful episodes may be needed for some patients, enabling them to participate in exercise therapy and tolerate mechanical treatments in the chiropractic office. 2020 Oct 30(Preprint):1-3. The journal of pain. 2021 Sep 1;22(9):1015-39.