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Treating cervicogenic headaches with dry needling and manual therapy

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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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The Benefits of Spinal Manipulation in 2025: Why HVLA Still Matters

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Enhanced Cerebrospinal Fluid Circulation: Some studies suggest that spinal adjustments improve CSF dynamics, which may benefit conditions like cervicogenic headaches. The psychological aspect of being a chiropractor is sometimes just as important as the physical aspect of treatment. The best chiropractors never stop learning.

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

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1-3) Migraine Headaches : Using ice for migraines can provide relief. (5-7) Clinical practice guidelines from the Annals of Internal Medicine support heat therapy for reducing pain and improving function across these stages. (26) World journal of clinical cases. Additionally, heat therapy is not recommended during pregnancy.

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Chiropractic Treatment of Cervicogenic Headaches

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Recent studies have highlighted the importance of assessing and treating suboccipital muscles in patients suffering from headaches. This blog aims to guide chiropractors through the significance of suboccipital muscles in headache treatment and outlines four essential treatments for addressing these issues. 1) Tavakkoli et al.

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The body’s own cannabinoid system for healing

Chiropractic Economics

In turn, this can mitigate the effects of chronic stress on the body, including muscle tension, headaches and digestive issues, all common complaints among chiropractic patients. As research continues to uncover the complexities of the ECS, its role in health and disease will become increasingly relevant in clinical practice.

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Medicare Part B’s advance beneficiary notice

Chiropractic Economics

A lack of understanding of when these services may be denied and failure to have an ABN form signed can lead to incorrect billing and financial headaches. This is where the financial protection for the doctor comes in. Without a properly executed ABN, you can’t pass the fee on to the patient when coverage of the visit is denied.

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A letter from the editor

Chiropractic Economics

The scientific community has increasingly demonstrated the potential benefits of nootropics and adaptogens through rigorous research and clinical trials, Barr writes in this issue. Help with headaches Take an innovative two-pronged approach to headaches, and you could have some very happy patients on your hands.

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