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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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Top five most popular health and wellness articles of 2024

Chiropractic Economics

The following are the top five most popular health and wellness articles for 2024: 1. Treatment strategies for cervicogenic headaches by Mark Sanna, DC Cervicogenic headaches are characterized by unilateral pain that starts in the neck, often after movement or injury.

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F4CP President Sherry McAllister to receive Beatrice B. Hagen Award

Chiropractic Economics

McAllister chose a career as a doctor of chiropractic, explained an article in Logan University’s Tower Magazine , posted on their website, after being seriously injured in a car accident at age 19.

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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. In 1992, researchers discovered the ECS and named it after the cannabis plant due to the molecular similarities between what the plant and the body produce.

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A letter from the editor

Chiropractic Economics

Help with headaches Take an innovative two-pronged approach to headaches, and you could have some very happy patients on your hands. Brian Hortz recommends a combination of manual therapy and dry needling, which research indicates is effective at relieving cervicogenic headache pain. To your health, prosperity and success!

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Sleep issues and musculoskeletal pain: A two-way street with numerous influences

Chiropractic Economics

This article discusses research that shows sleep issues can lead to pain, and pain can lead to sleep issues. A study involving youth with chronic migraine headaches and co-occurring insomnia reported reduced headache days and insomnia symptoms after six CBT sessions held over six to 12 weeks, followed by another session one month later.

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Plan for retirement that feels great for you, your staff and your patients

Chiropractic Economics

Without that work, the transition into retirement can look like months (or years) of frustration, headaches and heartbreak. While the details of financial planning for retirement are outside the scope of this article, it is essential to work with a financial planner to evaluate your retirement needs and income.

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