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

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Recent evidence has led practitioners to shift from RICE to the PEACE & LOVE approach, which emphasizes early protection, elevation, avoiding antiinflammatories, compression, and education, followed by (controlled) loading, optimism, vascularization, and exercises. (2) Some studies recommend starting with ice and then switching to heat.

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The body’s own cannabinoid system for healing

Chiropractic Economics

2 These receptors are involved in modulating the release of neurotransmitters, thereby influencing pain perception, inflammation and overall homeostasis. The ECS and pain management One of the most well-documented functions of the ECS is its role in modulating pain.

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The benefits of treating chronic knee pain

Chiropractic Economics

Recently, the use of cutaneous intermittent vibration timed to movement applied to the area surrounding the knee has been shown to significantly reduce knee pain and improve muscle function in individuals afflicted by chronic knee pain. Monitoring: Regularly assessing patient progress as necessary to achieve desired outcomes.

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How integrated medicine and chiropractic pioneer patient-centered care

Chiropractic Economics

This growth isnt just about market valueit reflects a broader shift toward holistic, patient-centered care that prioritize long-term outcomes over symptom management. In my clinic, transitioning to an integrated model has allowed us to offer a broader range of services, helping patients achieve remarkable improvements in their health.

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Boost Your Clinical Neuro Skills: Take Our Chiropractic IQ Test and Review Essential Insights

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Not only will you challenge yourself, but you'll also gain valuable insights from our accompanying tutorial, where we'll review the answers and share essential clinical pearls. Don't miss this opportunity to sharpen your clinical neuro skills and solidify your role as the go-to provider for nerve pain.

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Expand the scope of chiropractic care

Chiropractic Economics

As interest in cannabinoids grows, so too does the potential for DCs to incorporate these treatments into their clinical care. Cannabinoids, compounds found in the cannabis plant, have shown promise in addressing issues such as pain, inflammation, anxiety and sleep disordersconditions that align closely with the focus of chiropractic care.

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Top 7 Things Chiropractors Need to Know About Back Mice (Episacral Lipomas)

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So, to help shed light on this clinical problem, we surveyed the ChiroUp provider network to collect their evidence-informed opinions about managing episacral lipomas. Are Episacral Lipomas Painful? Symptoms may include referred pain to the gluteal area, hip, thigh, or even the abdomen and groin.