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

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When treating musculoskeletal injuries, chiropractors often face the key question of when to use heat vs ice therapy. When to Use Ice vs Heat for Musculoskeletal Injuries Heat and cold therapy both play valuable roles in managing pain and promoting healing. However, their mechanisms and effects differ. 2) Limiting Secondary Injury?

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Brachioradial Pruritus: The Neuropathic Itch Every DC Should Recognize

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Fast Fact Clinically and via the ice pack sign Brachioradial pruritis ICD10: L29.9 - Pruritus, unspecified. A brachioradial pruritus diagnosis is primarily accomplished through clinical history and physical examination. American journal of clinical dermatology. 2022 Sep 14;5(3):e39863. 2022 Feb;14(2).

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

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It also explores other factors influencing both sleep and pain, such as mood and affect, as well as potential dual treatment options, including medication and psychotherapy. Sleep difficulties and musculoskeletal pain often go hand in hand. It also impacts a person’s ability to stay asleep.

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

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Top Rotator Cuff Injury Test The accuracy of diagnostic tests for rotator cuff injuries varies, but a BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders systematic review quantified the reliability of several common assessments. AgingRelated Rotator Cuff Tears: Molecular Mechanisms and Implications for Clinical Management. Journal of Clinical Medicine.

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Chiropractic Treatment of Shoulder Pain and Weakness

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Orthopedic testing helps isolate specific musculoskeletal tissues, sometimes eliciting pain, weakness, or a combination of both. The internal rotation and shift-test for the detection of superior lesions of the rotator cuff: reliability and clinical performance. Published 2022 Feb 18. 2022;6(3):495-499. doi:10.1016/j.jseint.2022.01.011

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Top Chiropractic Research from 2024: Elevating Evidence-Based Care

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From reducing opioid dependence to improving functional outcomes , these chiropractic studies affirm our role as leaders in musculoskeletal health. Recent CPG [clinical practice guidelines] recommendations favored SMT for tension-type and cervicogenic headaches. Journal of Clinical Medicine. Journal of Clinical Medicine.

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Chiropractic concussion care

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In 2022, the International Conference on Concussion in Sport presented attendees an overview of assessment tools available along with a review of literature for topics surrounding concussion management. October 2022. are complex and ever-evolving subjects. It is not uncommon for an athlete to have several conditions at once.

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