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

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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. Pain affects a large part of the U.S. Also, 63.1% While 65.6%

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

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

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Epub 2022 May 20. Use of cryotherapy for managing chronic pain: an evidence-based narrative. Pain and therapy. Effectiveness of treatments for acute and subacute mechanical non-specific low back pain: a systematic review with network meta-analysis. 2022 Jan 1;56(1):41-50. Hsu YY, Chen CJ, Wu SH, Chen KH.

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7 New Research Findings Every DC Needs to Know About Rotator Cuff Injuries

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Patients with psychological impairments report higher pain levels and slower healing rates (20). Research In Action: Subscribers can explore our "Rethinking Chronic Pain" and "Mind-Body Best Practices" infographics in the Forms Library for actionable insights on managing pain through a positive mental outlook. 2022 Dec 6.

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Agocs accepted to pain sciences fellowship

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The two-year program, a CUKC press release noted , focuses on interdisciplinary models of pain care, with an emphasis on first-in-class, non-pharmacological options for people suffering with complex and chronic pain. Agocs began attending postgraduate seminars on pain neuroscience in 2016.

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The benefits of CBD for pain management

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CBD’s interaction with these receptors helps modulate pain, inflammation, mood and other physiological responses, making CBD products a promising adjunct to standard chiropractic care. Traditional chiropractic adjustments aim to realign the spine and improve nervous system function, thereby reducing pain. 2022:12(5):682.

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Top Chiropractic Research from 2024: Elevating Evidence-Based Care

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The findings indicate that people with co-occurring chronic pain and OUD often do not receive early or any nonpharmacologic pain therapies as recommended by practice guidelinestargeted interventions (eg, insurance policy, provider, and patient education) are needed to ensure equitable access to guideline-recommended pain therapies." (8)