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

ChiroUp

2,4) Consequently, ice is now considered best for short-term pain management rather than a primary strategy for ongoing recovery from musculoskeletal injuries. Proper screening and precautions are essential, especially with prolonged exposure or specific applications like ice massage or cold packs. 2021 Jun 6;9(17):4116.

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Top 7 Things Chiropractors Need to Know About Back Mice (Episacral Lipomas)

ChiroUp

Manual Therapies While a minority of DCs (13%) employ direct compression to the lipoma, many chiropractors felt that heavy manual therapies like direct myofascial release or deep massage could potentially exacerbate symptoms, making adjuncts like ice, modalities, laser, or dry needling preferable options. Pain and Therapy. Copeman WS.

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Time to start thinking big: The 27th Annual Salary and Expense Survey

Chiropractic Economics

We’ve seen a slow but steady increase in female respondents over the last few surveys, except for dips in 2021 and 2023. Females made up 25% of respondents in 2023, 27% in 2022, 25% in 2021, 28% in 2020 and 23.3% These results allude to an overall positive trend regarding closing the gender gap. TECAR therapy: 0.6% Other: 3% None: 0.6%

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Musculoskeletal conditions and work – part 1

Musculoskeletal Australia

That’s why you need a toolbox of strategies for managing your pain. There’s no one size fits all when it comes to pain management. They may include gentle exercise , medications , heat and cold , stretches, massage , splints, braces and aids and equipment.

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Should I take a break from booze?

Musculoskeletal Australia

Use the money you’d typically spend on grog and treat yourself to something special – like a massage, a new outfit or gold class movie tickets. If you’ve been using alcohol to manage your pain , discuss alternative pain management strategies. The same goes if you’re drinking to manage anxiety or depression.

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Should I take a break from booze?

Musculoskeletal Australia

Use the money you’d typically spend on grog and treat yourself to something special – like a massage, a new outfit or gold class movie tickets. If you’ve been using alcohol to manage your pain , discuss alternative pain management strategies. The same goes if you’re drinking to manage anxiety or depression.