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

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When treating musculoskeletal injuries, chiropractors often face the key question of when to use heat vs ice therapy. When to Use Ice vs Heat for Musculoskeletal Injuries Heat and cold therapy both play valuable roles in managing pain and promoting healing. However, their mechanisms and effects differ. 2) Limiting Secondary Injury?

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Top five most popular laser therapy articles of 2024

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Laser therapy is one of the most versatile modalities you can add to a chiropractic practice, as it can address multiple varieties of musculoskeletal pain or inflammation. The following are the top five most popular laser therapy articles of 2024: 1.

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Brachioradial Pruritus: The Neuropathic Itch Every DC Should Recognize

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Fast Fact Clinically and via the ice pack sign Brachioradial pruritis ICD10: L29.9 - Pruritus, unspecified. A brachioradial pruritus diagnosis is primarily accomplished through clinical history and physical examination. American journal of clinical dermatology. 2024 Oct 17:1-1. 2024 Aug 30;6(3):171. 9,12,21,22) 5.

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Treating cervicogenic headaches with dry needling and manual therapy

Chiropractic Economics

Dry needling (also known as Western medical acupuncture) primarily uses a Western medicine philosophy grounded in anatomy and physiology and focuses on musculoskeletal issues. In contrast, dry needling focuses on an anatomic basis to treat musculoskeletal conditions and aid in physical rehabilitation. Int J Sports Phys Ther.

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Cannabinoids may help reduce musculoskeletal pain when used short-term

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This article summarizes research supporting the effects of cannabinoids for reducing musculoskeletal pain, more so when used short term. One question many researchers are asking is whether cannabinoids can help ease musculoskeletal pain. The 2024 research suggest there may be a genetic component to this effect.

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The body’s own cannabinoid system for healing

Chiropractic Economics

Chronic pain is a significant concern in chiropractic practice, often stemming from conditions such as musculoskeletal disorders, nerve impingement and inflammation. As research continues to uncover the complexities of the ECS, its role in health and disease will become increasingly relevant in clinical practice. Marzo V, Piscitelli F.

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Strategies to improve balance and support healthy aging in your patients

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The diminishing function of the musculoskeletal system, vision, hearing and vestibular system leads to compromise and susceptibility to further pain, degeneration and injury, often leading to death. References All accessed November 4, 2024. May 9, 2024. Clinical Chiropractic. Why aging matters. A global perspective.