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Brachioradial Pruritus: The Neuropathic Itch Every DC Should Recognize

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1,9) Successful management involves identifying contributory cervical and thoracic spinal joint dysfunction, paraspinal hypertonicity, and postural stressors such as upper-crossed syndrome. 3) Improve Ergonomics: Optimize seated, standing, and laptop workstations to reduce spinal stress and improve posture. 2023 Aug 1;112(2):84-7.

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A comprehensive guide to attaining spinal stability

Chiropractic Economics

Physical examination Postural analysis Observe alignment and asymmetries in standing, sitting and dynamic positions. Postural retraining Teaching patients to maintain proper alignment during static and dynamic activities is vital for reducing mechanical stress on the spine. This condition can result from: Degenerative changes (e.g.,

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

Chiropractic Economics

24% of US adults experienced chronic pain in 2023. According to a recent report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 24% of adults experienced chronic pain in 2023, a significant increase from 2019. Teach patients the importance of posture , movement and regular spinal care to avoid bigger problems down the line.

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Chiropractic Care to Treat & Prevent Sports Injuries

Canadian Chiropractic Association

Following this record low, sports and recreational injuries increased 20% in 2021, 12% in 2022, and 2% in 2023. In 2023, 3.7 million people were treated in emergency department for injuries involving sports and recreational equipment 3. How do sports injuries happen?

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5 Time-Saving Hacks Every Chiropractor Needs to Do

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Patient education is essential for excellent outcomes, but you probably explained proper posture or home exercises way too many times last week. 2023 Apr 6:1-8. Boom, your consult just went from 15 minutes to 3. Automate Patient Education This might be one of our favorites. References Yaarer, zden, Hrriyet Grsel Yilmaz, and Halis Doan.

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Chiropractic Treatment of Cervicogenic Headaches

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2023) further underscored this point by revealing that suboccipital muscles are stiffer, and the range of motion in cervical rotation and extension is smaller in CGH patients than in healthy controls. Elastic Modulus of Suboccipital Muscles, Cervical Range of Motion, and Forward Head Posture in Cervicogenic Headache. 2023 Jun 24:1-7.

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13 Effective Marketing Strategies to Attract New Chiropractic Patients

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As of the first half of 2023, he had gained 1.6 million subscribers during the first half of 2023, the official YouTube page of Dr. Brenda Mondragon is among the most popular chiropractic channels on the internet. This audience spans various age groups, from children with posture issues to elderly individuals dealing with chronic pain.

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