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Treating cervicogenic headaches with dry needling and manual therapy

Chiropractic Economics

Cervicogenic headache refers to a headache of cervical origin. 1 The International Headache Society (IHS) has classified headaches as primary, where there is no other causative factor, or secondary, where the headache occurs in close temporal relationship to another disorder to which it is attributed.

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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. 1-3) Migraine Headaches : Using ice for migraines can provide relief. (5-7)

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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. Accessed September 6, 2024. Accessed September 6, 2024. Accessed September 6, 2024. Accessed September 6, 2024. Accessed September 6, 2024.

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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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Shockwave is your doorway to treating myofascial pain and beyond

Chiropractic Economics

It is noted that anywhere from 20 to 95% of patients who go to their general medicine practitioners and pain management centers with musculoskeletal pain will be diagnosed with myofascial pain. Curr Pain Headache Rep. Accessed September 10, 2024. Accessed September 10, 2024. Accessed September 10, 2024. Int J Surg.

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The top 6 common myths about chiropractic treatment

Canadian Chiropractic Association

In addition to the evidence that supports chiropractic care in managing musculoskeletal complaints of the spine, there is also evidence that it supports chiropractic management of the extremities, headaches and pain 1 , 2. Evidence-based guidelines for the chiropractic treatment of adults with headache. Descarreaux, M.,

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5 Effective Cervicogenic Headache Treatments

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Nearly half of the population experiences headaches, and an estimated 25% are cervicogenic headaches, i.e., stemming from dysfunction in the cervical spine. 1,2) While often overlooked, cervicogenic headaches can be just as debilitating as migraines, especially when compounded by cervical spine dysfunction.

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