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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. Understanding the benefits of ice and heat therapy can significantly impact a patient's healing journey. 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. High-photon energy lasers by Kirk Gair Patients love to be part of what is new.”

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2024 chiropractic case studies find benefits for complex patients

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Chiropractic case studies help us understand the potential impact of certain interventions on patients with unique and often complex health issues. This article explores three 2024 chiropractic case studies finding benefits for patients with musculoskeletal issues combined with liver cancer, itchy back syndrome and tongue-tie. #1.

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The body’s own cannabinoid system for healing

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DCs are increasingly recognizing the importance of the ECS in maintaining homeostasis, promoting healing and enhancing patient outcomes. 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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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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Brachioradial Pruritus: The Neuropathic Itch Every DC Should Recognize

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2) Chiropractors routinely encounter patients with neuropathic itching, particularly conditions like brachioradial pruritus, as they often stem from cervical spine dysfunction and nerve irritation. 9) Neuropathic itch is more common in patients with systemic triggers like sensory polyneuropathy (e.g.,

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Chiropractic research trends and current hotspots

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These pieces of research tell us which manipulative techniques work for which conditions, how different demographics of patients may respond to a specific treatment and more. Their findings were published in Complementary Therapies in Medicine in June 2024, and here’s what they found.