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Chronic Pain in the US: A call to action for DCs

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Nearly a quarter of US adults are living with chronic pain. We see the entrepreneur whos pushing through pain to keep their business running but knows theyre running on empty. 24% of US adults experienced chronic pain in 2023. Chronic pain steals that function. Pain is linked to mental health.

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The Benefits of Spinal Manipulation in 2025: Why HVLA Still Matters

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Chiropractic care has continued to evolve, but one technique remains a staple in spinal health: High-Velocity, Low-Amplitude (HVLA) spinal manipulation. If you want more insights on chronic pain, you won't want to miss this! Chinonso Vincent Nweke (2023). Joint Mobilization and Its Resultant Effects.

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

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Sleep difficulties and musculoskeletal pain often go hand in hand. Sleep issues increase predisposition to pain A 2018 review in CHEST says while the conventional view is a bidirectional relationship between sleep disturbances and pain, longitudinal studies are now exploring whether the former often precedes the latter.

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

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2023 Jun;32(11-12):2455-2465. Hawai'i Journal of Medicine & Public Health. Use of cryotherapy for managing chronic pain: an evidence-based narrative. Pain and therapy. Dr Gabe Mirkin on Health. An international multidisciplinary delphi-based consensus on heat therapy in musculoskeletal pain.

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A comprehensive guide to attaining spinal stability

Chiropractic Economics

Spinal stability is a cornerstone of musculoskeletal health and functional movement. For DCs, understanding and promoting spinal stability is essential for everything from managing various conditions, such as low back pain, to athletic performance enhancement. An educated patient is more likely to recover.

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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. Feb 2024 Link And a couple of bonuses from late last year: In patients with lumbar radiculopathy, "Neural mobilization yielded a significant reduction in pain intensity [.and] 8) Moyoet al.

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Principles for providing advice about cannabis products for pain

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Many Americans have at least tried cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) products within the past 12 months, according to a 2023 cross-sectional survey , 21.1% What do you say if a patient asks for your advice about CBD or the use of a THC-containing product to help ease their chronic pain? respectively.