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Insurance type tied to variations in chronic pain treatment, research suggests

Chiropractic Economics

An analysis of medical claims data suggests adults may have differential access to chronic pain treatment options based on the type of health insurance they have. Recently published in The Journal of Pain , the study was conducted by researchers at the U.S. physical therapy), complementary or integrative care (e.g., Also, 63.1%

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

Chiropractic Economics

Sleep difficulties and musculoskeletal pain often go hand in hand. Sleep issues increase predisposition to pain A 2018 review in CHEST says while the conventional view is a bidirectional relationship between sleep disturbances and pain, longitudinal studies are now exploring whether the former often precedes the latter.

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Chronic pain can be predicted within three days of an injury

ScienceDaily: Back and Neck Pain

After only one to three days of a whiplash injury, scientists can predict which patients will develop chronic pain based on the extent of cross 'talk' between two regions of the brain, and the person's anxiety level after the injury, according to a new study.

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PRISM MarketView Showcases Aclarion: Disrupting Chronic Pain Treatment with Nociscan AI Technology

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As a disruptive healthcare technology company focused on chronic low back pain, Aclarion is at the forefront of developing noninvasive tools to help physicians identify the source of pain in spinal discs, … The post PRISM MarketView Showcases Aclarion: Disrupting Chronic Pain Treatment with Nociscan AI Technology appeared first on Ortho Spine (..)

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From Pain Relief to Profitability: How SoftWave Therapy Drives Results and Revenue

Chiropractic Economics

Additionally, shockwave therapy aids in modulating inflammation, a frequent source of chronic pain. Why Chiropractors Are Turning to SoftWave Therapy : Enhanced Patient Outcomes : By addressing chronic pain and injuries at a cellular level, SoftWave Therapy complements chiropractic care.

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Exercise and pain education no boost for chronic pain after knee replacement

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

Neuromuscular exercise and pain neuroscience education do not provide superior pain and function outcomes versus pain neuroscience education alone in patients with chronic pain after total knee arthroplasty (TKA), according to a study published online May 24 in JAMA Network Open.

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Cannabinoids may help reduce musculoskeletal pain when used short-term

Chiropractic Economics

Cannabinoids may provide short-term pain relief A 2020 systematic review and meta-analysis involved 36 trials with a total of 4,006 participants experiencing chronic pain not due to cancer. However, nabiximols were also associated with more adverse effects when used for pain management.