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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. 9) Neuropathic itch is more common in patients with systemic triggers like sensory polyneuropathy (e.g.,

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7 Essential Neurodynamic Tests For Sciatica And Lumbar Radiculopathies

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1) However, radiculopathies originating above L4 necessitate alternative nerve tension tests. This blog and video will cover everything you need to master lower extremity neurodynamic testing for all nerves, ensuring your diagnostic accuracy and improving patient outcomes. It is also called Lasegue's Test.

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Top Chiropractic Research from 2024: Elevating Evidence-Based Care

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Their 200% increase in Google reviews and 90% patient app engagement showcase how leveraging technology and patient-focused care can drive growth and elevate the profession. Explore the full 2024 case study here to see how these strategies can amplify your practice as the demand for chiropractic care grows. 5) Chaibi et al.

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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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Nerve flossing has emerged as a game-changer for chiropractors looking to address common conditions like sciatica, cervical radiculopathy, shoulder pain, and carpal tunnel syndrome. Recent research shows impressive results for nerve mobilization, and these simple yet powerful techniques can drastically improve patient outcomes.

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Top Chiropractic Research from 2023

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Our latest research roundup has hand-picked this year’s ten top SMT research studies to elevate your knowledge and supercharge your patient care. 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."

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Schmorl’s Node Refresher: 7 Surprising Facts Every DC Must Own

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Thus, young patients with well-hydrated discs may be most vulnerable. 8) Back pain patients are three times more likely to exhibit schmorls nodes than asymptomatic groups. (30) 20) Acute schmorl's node symptoms in chronic LBP patients may present as an exacerbation that is “different.” 16,26,27) 4.

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Guide: How to Treat Sciatica – The Latest Research

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We can easily be overwhelmed due to information overload There is so much information out there on Sciatica that it can leave a client/patient more confused, frustrated and overwhelmed than ever. Below are the criteria and associated probability of Sciatica based on how the client/patient describes their experience. Will this go away?