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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) 5-7) Applications include cold-gel headbands or caps placed on the forehead and wraps applied to the neck to target the carotid arteries. (7) 26) Studies indicate that heat therapy provides short-term relief from pain and disability. (22-26) Kwiecien SY.

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Expert analysis: Did cervical spine manipulation cause the death of Katie May?

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May entered the chiropractic office with a history of trauma, neck pain, headache and nausea consistent with existing VAD. This clinical scenario, experts concluded, is precisely what happened in the May case. Had this clinical strategy been followed in the May case, her stroke could have been prevented.

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The Association Between Cervical Degenerative MRI Findings and Self-reported Neck Pain, Disability and Headache: A Cross-sectional Exploratory Study

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Chiro.Org Blog: Overall, very few studies have investigated the association between cervical degenerative MRI findings and clinical symptoms. 10, 27] One of the studies [10] also examined disc contour changes and found that disc herniation (but not disc protrusion) was associated with NP, although this was based on only four subjects.

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The Temporomandibular Disorder: A Guide for Evidence-Based Chiropractors

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Pain, typically anterior to the ear, may radiate to the face, neck, and shoulders. Concurrent neck pain and headaches are common. Chiropractic Evaluation of TMD Clinical evaluation should include: 1. Restricted mouth opening (less than 40mm is considered restricted).

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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.