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Treating cervicogenic headaches with dry needling and manual therapy

Chiropractic Economics

The headaches are often side-locked (on one side only), and the pain may radiate from the neck /back of the head up to the front of the head or behind the eye. 3,4,6 The headache may or may not be associated with neck pain. Cervicogenic headaches: An evidence-led approach to clinical management. 2011;6(3):254266.

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

Chiropractic Economics

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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Strategies to improve balance and support healthy aging in your patients

Chiropractic Economics

Most of the issues that result in a patient seeking care from a DC are usually associated with joint pain of the extremities and back and neck pain, usually due to osteoarthritis. CDC Older Adult Fall Prevention. Clinical Chiropractic. A global perspective. Publication No. March 2007. National Institute on Aging.

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

ChiroUp

Reduction in Fear-Avoidance Behavior: Pain relief from HVLA adjustments can encourage patients to move more freely, preventing chronic pain syndromes. 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

ChiroUp

22) When to Use Heat Therapy Lower Back Pain : Heat therapy is recommended for managing non-specific low back pain in acute, sub-acute, and chronic phases. Clinical practice guidelines from the Annals of Internal Medicine support heat therapy for reducing pain and improving function across these stages. (26) Kwiecien SY.

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7 Healthcare SEO Strategies to Boost Your Practice’s Online Visibility

iMatrix

This guide breaks down 7 SEO strategies designed specifically for healthcare professionals, clinics, and hospitals to help you rise in the search engine results pages. Back up medical claims by linking to trusted resources like Mayo Clinic, the CDC, or peer-reviewed studies. Thats where iMatrix comes in.

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The power of taking vitals in your office

Chiropractic Economics

From my experience In the early 1980s, a patient called me and said they had terrible neck pain, difficulty breathing and felt very clammy. As I treated her and her family members for neck pain and asthma in the past, she wanted to start with me. I instructed her to go directly to the emergency room (ER).

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