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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. Imaging studies, such as cervical X-rays or MRIs, are generally unnecessary but may help identify underlying cervical spine abnormalities (i.e.,

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

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Epub 2022 May 20. 2022 Jan 1;56(1):41-50. The Spine Journal. Hsu YY, Chen CJ, Wu SH, Chen KH. Cold intervention for relieving migraine symptoms: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Clin Nurs. 2023 Jun;32(11-12):2455-2465. doi: 10.1111/jocn.16368. PMID: 35596276. Ucler S, Coskun O, Inan LE, Kanatli Y. 2006;3(4):489-93.

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New Year Same Spine

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Wellness, alignment, and holistic were trend words in 2022, but chiropractic was largely missing from the thread. Same Spine Every December 31st as the year turns another age, your spine also grow older. Though some organs tissues have the ability to regenerate, like the liver, the spine ages and degenerates overtime.

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New Year Same Spine

ChiroJunky

Wellness, alignment, and holistic were trend words in 2022, but chiropractic was largely missing from the thread. Same Spine Every December 31st as the year turns another age, your spine also grow older. Though some organs tissues have the ability to regenerate, like the liver, the spine ages and degenerates overtime.

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Chiropractic Treatment of Shoulder Pain and Weakness

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Test Description: The patient is instructed to reach behind their back and slide their extended thumb as high up the spine as possible. Published 2022 Feb 18. If pain is present, refer to the condition reference protocol in ChiroUp to rule out involvement of the long head of the biceps or a SLAP lesion. 2022;6(3):495-499.

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Top Chiropractic Research from 2023

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European Spine Journal. 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. European Spine Journal.

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

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2022 Dec 6. The immediate effects of thoracic spine and rib manipulation on subjects with primary complaints of shoulder pain. The effectiveness of thoracic spine manipulation for the management of musculoskeletal conditions: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials. Diener GL, Spahn G, Hofmann GO.