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The chiropractic approach to cardiovascular health

Chiropractic Economics

2 Chiropractic care, with its focus on holistic health, offers a promising complementary approach to reducing these risk factors and improving cardiovascular health outcomes. Palmer in 1895, who emphasized the importance of spinal health for overall well-being. where a life is lost to CVD every 33 seconds.

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

ChiroUp

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. Mechanisms and efficacy of heat and cold therapies for musculoskeletal injury.

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Top five most popular laser therapy articles of 2024

Chiropractic Economics

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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The body’s own cannabinoid system for healing

Chiropractic Economics

This article explores the ECS, its role in health and disease and how it can be leveraged in chiropractic and integrative care to support the body’s natural healing processes. Chronic pain is a significant concern in chiropractic practice, often stemming from conditions such as musculoskeletal disorders, nerve impingement and inflammation.

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Transforming the Health of the Culture: A Chiropractic Black History Perspective

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In a healthcare system that has historically marginalized Black Americans, the ability to reclaim agency over our health is a form of resistance. For too long, the Black community has been systematically excluded from equitable access to healthcare, resulting in devastating health disparities.

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Strategies to improve balance and support healthy aging in your patients

Chiropractic Economics

These challenges provide opportunities to develop strategies for helping these people age healthier and safer.The National Institutes of Health reports that those 65 and older will soon outnumber children under age 5. References All accessed November 4, 2024. National Institutes of Health. May 9, 2024. Why aging matters.

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Cannabinoids may help reduce musculoskeletal pain when used short-term

Chiropractic Economics

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.