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The body’s own cannabinoid system for healing

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2 These receptors are involved in modulating the release of neurotransmitters, thereby influencing pain perception, inflammation and overall homeostasis. The ECS and pain management One of the most well-documented functions of the ECS is its role in modulating pain. Accessed September 6, 2024. Accessed September 6, 2024.

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

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An analysis of medical claims data suggests adults may have differential access to chronic pain treatment options based on the type of health insurance they have. Recently published in The Journal of Pain , the study was conducted by researchers at the U.S. physical therapy), complementary or integrative care (e.g., Also, 63.1%

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Laser therapy: A proven solution for pain management

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This natural, non-invasive therapy can be particularly effective for treating arthritis and chronic pain, offering a promising alternative to traditional methods, such as medication and or surgery. 2024:54(9):575-CPC78. Accessed October 2024. Reference Mehta SP, et al. Distal radius fracture rehabilitation. JOSPT website.

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Chiropractic research trends and current hotspots

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Their findings were published in Complementary Therapies in Medicine in June 2024, and here’s what they found. Fast forward to 2015 to today and the top trending keywords include quality of life, musculoskeletal pain , chronic pain, and skills. This suggests that these topic areas are some of the current hotspots.

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Top Chiropractic Research from 2024: Elevating Evidence-Based Care

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That's why your team at ChiroUp has curated the top chiropractic research studies from 2024 , providing not only a recap of groundbreaking findings but also practical tools to integrate them into your practice. Oct 2024 Link Deeper Dive: There is abundant data to refute SMT as a cause of stroke. 1) Chen et al. 2) Brown et al.

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Cannabinoids may help reduce musculoskeletal pain when used short-term

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Cannabinoids may provide short-term pain relief A 2020 systematic review and meta-analysis involved 36 trials with a total of 4,006 participants experiencing chronic pain not due to cancer. Research published in April 2024 looked at numerous studies involving cannabinoids for low – back pain.

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

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2,3) However, a critical review published in the October 2024 British Medical Journal found no conclusive evidence from human studies that cryotherapy effectively limits secondary injury or promotes tissue regeneration. (4) 2024 Oct 1;58(20):1215-23. Use of cryotherapy for managing chronic pain: an evidence-based narrative.