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Treating cervicogenic headaches with dry needling and manual therapy

Chiropractic Economics

10 The study’s results demonstrate the application of dry needling of suboccipital and upper trapezius muscles induces a significant improvement in headache symptoms, functional rating index and range of motion in patients with cervicogenic headaches. References All accessed October 28, 2024.

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The benefits of a concierge chiropractic practice

Chiropractic Economics

This phenomenon also comes at a time when patients are increasingly seeking healthcare solutions that provide more personalized attention, greater access to their doctors and a proactive approach to their overall health and well-being. This empathetic approach to patient management makes the patient feel heard and understood.

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The new HIPAA law: Immediate actions you need to take

Chiropractic Economics

Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has significantly updated the HIPAA Privacy Rule, effective June 25, 2024. This new HIPAA law, aimed at enhancing the protection of patient reproductive health information, requires immediate attention. Do you have a BAA in place, ready to change?

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

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Understanding the benefits of ice and heat therapy can significantly impact a patient's healing journey. 2,3) However, a critical review published in the October 2024 British Medical Journal found no conclusive evidence from human studies that cryotherapy effectively limits secondary injury or promotes tissue regeneration. (4)

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Achieve better patient outcomes with red light/infrared therapy

Chiropractic Economics

As a doctor of chiropractic, you may treat patients from infants to seniors and all ages in between. Better patient outcomes Is there anything that can make your job easier and ensure better patient outcomes at the same time? And red light therapy pairs perfectly with exercise to help patients restore function after surgery.

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

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Chronic low back pain (CLBP), one of the leading causes of disability in America, affects over 11% of the population, yet Black Americans remain underrepresented in chiropractic care utilization (Bartlett, 2024). Chiropractic care does not rely on pharmaceuticals, making it a critical tool in combating the overmedication of Black patients.

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