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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. But the findings did show the type of health insurance was associated with differences in the provision, patterns and timing of treatment for chronic pain. Also, 63.1%

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Brachioradial Pruritus: The Neuropathic Itch Every DC Should Recognize

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Subscribers can access the full brachioradial pruritis protocol in the Condition Reference Library, now featuring nearly 200 conditions with detailed tools and tutorial videos for best-practice assessments, treatments, and management. 2022 Sep 14;5(3):e39863. Brachioradial pruritus: an etiologic review and treatment summary.

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Should your practice offer peptide therapy? This DC says yes

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As you look into new and innovative treatments you can offer patients in your practice, make sure to consider peptides. These mechanisms highlight the diverse ways peptide therapies address various health conditions, showcasing the specificity and effectiveness of peptide-based treatments in medicine.

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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. 2) Chiropractic Treatment for Shoulder Weakness A positive DIME test strongly suggests a full-thickness rotator cuff tear.

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Mastering the Hip Exam: Top Tests for Hip Pain

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13) MRI Considerations Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is more sensitive to detect joint effusion/synovitis, cartilage, labral, and bone marrow lesions. (15) Structural [hip] joint changes are frequent in asymptomatic population and neither radiographs nor MRI have shown a good correlation with pain and functional impairment.” (15)

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Top Chiropractic Research from 2023

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A 2022 BMC Geriatrics study showed that "Among [53 million patients] aged 65 and older who received cervical spinal manipulation, the risk of cervical artery dissection is no greater." A 2022 JMMT study reported vertebral arteries “were not stretched” during HVLA. 2022 Dec 29:1-7. 2022 Nov 17. European Spine Journal.

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Baxter’s Nerve Entrapment

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Understand the signs and symptoms of Baxter’s neuropathy Provide two manipulations and one in-office treatment to help alleviate symptoms associated with Baxter’s neuropathy. Baxter’s Neuropathy – Chiropractic Treatment Approaches Treatment approaches to plantar fasciitis are straightforward and accessed within ChiroUp.

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