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Brachioradial Pruritus: The Neuropathic Itch Every DC Should Recognize

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Brachioradial pruritis exercises could include: Radial Nerve Floss Median Nerve Floss Cervical Retractions Pectoral Stretch ADL home advice for brachioradial pruritis: Prevent Sun-Induced Flares : Use SPF 30+ sunscreen and wear protective clothing to minimize flare-ups. 2022 Sep 14;5(3):e39863. 2022 Feb;14(2). 2022 Sep 12.

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Chiropractic Care to Treat & Prevent Sports Injuries

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Following this record low, sports and recreational injuries increased 20% in 2021, 12% in 2022, and 2% in 2023. Chiropractors, as joint, muscle and nervous system experts, can help prevent and manage sports-related injuries. In 2023, 3.7 How do sports injuries happen? Click here to find a chiropractor near you 1.

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

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Research has shown that using low-level heat therapy a few hours before intense exercise provides pain relief and improves movement, helping to prevent muscular damage during activity. Epub 2022 May 20. 2022 Jan 1;56(1):41-50. Some studies recommend starting with ice and then switching to heat. (30) J Clin Nurs. PMID: 35596276.

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This super-powered probiotic targets gut health and supports mental well-being

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according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Lactobacillus acidophilus on its own can enhance intestinal barrier integrity and reduce gut permeability, according to a 2022 article in Frontiers in Immunology. What if a probiotic helped balance the gut microbiome and could actually improve mood?

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

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. However, health insurance coverage and reimbursement policies do not always align with these guidelines, possibly preventing adequate care. Pain affects a large part of the U.S. Also, 63.1% While 65.6%

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The health benefits of violet laser therapy

Chiropractic Economics

14 Studies have also observed that irradiation with LED devices in the blue-violet range can form clots and induce hemostasis after tooth extraction, thus preventing bleeding. 2022; 9(3):891-905. Ital J Dermatol Venerol. 2021;156(6):709-713. Accessed August 28, 2024. Sandri G, et al. Rheumatol Ther. Accessed August 28, 2024.

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OPTIKNEE 2022: consensus recommendations to optimise knee health after traumatic knee injury to prevent osteoarthritis

Sports Medicine Research

OPTIKNEE 2022: consensus recommendations to optimise knee health after traumatic knee injury to prevent osteoarthritis The post OPTIKNEE 2022: consensus recommendations to optimise knee health after traumatic knee injury to prevent osteoarthritis appeared first on Sports Medicine Research.