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

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The chiropractic approach to cardiovascular health

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DCs focus on diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal disorders, particularly those related to the spine, with the belief that spinal health impacts the nervous system and, consequently, the function of various organs. The heart is particularly affected by nerves originating from the cervical and thoracic spine. Meier T, et al.

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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. Imaging studies, such as cervical X-rays or MRIs, are generally unnecessary but may help identify underlying cervical spine abnormalities (i.e.,

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Treating cervicogenic headaches with dry needling and manual therapy

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2 A cervicogenic headache is a secondary headache caused by a cervical spine disorder and its component bone, nerve/nerve root disc, and/or soft tissue elements. Dry needling (also known as Western medical acupuncture) primarily uses a Western medicine philosophy grounded in anatomy and physiology and focuses on musculoskeletal issues.

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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. The second most frequently co-cited publication is Spine, followed by the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). The Journal of Chiropractic Education holds the second slot for publication with 108 articles.

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2024 chiropractic case studies find benefits for complex patients

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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. These images showed abnormal alignment, degeneration and narrowing in the cervical spine. Her feeding also improved, resulting in weight gain.

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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.