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

ChiroUp

As a chiropractor, you’ve likely encountered patients with persistent mechanical low back pain that defies conventional treatments. What if the root cause of this pain is a commonly overlooked condition known as back mice, or episacral lipomas? These small, tender nodules can significantly impact your patients’ well-being, yet many healthcare professionals are unaware of their presence and potential treatments.

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The gut-brain connection

Chiropractic Economics

Studies support the use of probiotics to treat mood, cognition and other brain-related issues, but what does this say about the gut-brain connection? The gut-brain connection is real Nearly 80% of the studies concerning the effectiveness of antidepressants are funded by the pharmaceutical industry and most are favorable to their use. According to the British Medical Journal, only about 40 to 60 out of 100 people who took an antidepressant noticed an improvement in their symptoms within six to ei

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How to Add Keywords to Google My Business: A Tailor-Made Guide

iMatrix

Now known as Google Business Profile, Google My Business (GMB) is a tool that helps companies manage and optimize their Google Business Profile, one of the most vital business listings online. GMB offers various interaction options, including the ability to ask questions, book appointments at your practice, and leave reviews. Your Google Business profile can amplify your local SEO efforts because it can help you provide a more relatable and trustworthy experience.

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[FREE VIDEO] Go From “Almost” To Sold With Your Interested Chiropractic Buyer

The Strategic Chiropractor

NEW FREE VIDEO How to go from “Almost” to SOLD with your interested buyer for your chiropractic practice sale or transition. If you already have an INTERESTED BUYER – this short video is for you! Avoid common mistakes that will stop your sale or transition Learn the 5 Key Milestones you need for a successful sale with a current interested buyer or associate who wants to purchase your practice SPECIAL OFFER to have a Strategy Session to discuss your sale options WATCH THE VIDEO

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Research shows that smartwatch and clinical testing measures differ

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

At a time when usage of smartwatches and rings has become more common, a West Virginia University human performance researcher points out that the heart rate variability—the time between heartbeats—the devices report is different from what would be recorded in a clinical setting.

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Optimizing men’s health and wellness with natural therapies

Chiropractic Economics

Providing every patient with comprehensive care is one of the primary creeds of DCs. This includes considering their patients overall health and wellness, as well as the factors contributing to positive outcomes. When it comes to men, prostate health stands out as a concern, especially as they age. Thankfully, natural therapies, such as supplementation, can help support men’s prostate health.

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The De Angelis Group Acquires RRY Publications LLC

Orthopedics This Week

[Scottsdale, AZ] — [August 29, 2024] — In a strategic move, The De Angelis Group, a premier executive search firm trusted for its expertise in the MedTech sector, is thrilled to announce its acquisition of RRY Publications LLC, (www.ryortho.com) the publisher of the highly respected Orthopedics This Week. This acquisition brings together two powerhouses in […] The post The De Angelis Group Acquires RRY Publications LLC first appeared on Orthopedics This Week.

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Short-duration, light-intensity exercises improve cerebral blood flow in children, research reveals

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

Cognitive functions, also known as intellectual functions, encompass thinking, understanding, memory, language, computation, and judgment, and are performed in the cerebrum. The prefrontal cortex (PFC), located in the frontal lobe of the cerebral cortex, handles these functions.

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Why DCs need cannabinoid therapy education

Chiropractic Economics

The educational gap between healthcare professionals and cannabinoid therapeutics is significant. Despite the discovery of the endocannabinoid system (ECS) in 1988, less than 10% of medical schools include any education on it. 1 For example, Guyton’s textbook on Medical Physiology (14th edition) still omits mention of the ECS, even though it plays a crucial role in the body. 2 Patients are already using cannabis products, and many know more about cannabinoids than their doctors.

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Rapport Building and Helping Your Clients S.E.E 

DC Practice Growth

Building positive relationships with your clients from the moment they connect with you is imperative to growing your impact in their lives. If you and your team build great rapport and put people at ease then extracting emotional reasons for why they should take further care and action of their health will come easier. Here are two of my top tips for you and your front desk to work on this month.

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Stryker Buys Interventional Pain Co. Vertos Medical

Orthopedics This Week

Stryker’s bid to buy Vertos Medical represents a novel and strategic addition to its spine surgery portfolio, expanding its presence among pain practices, ASCs, and outpatient spine clinics. But even more, it reinforces the trend to procedure-based, not implant-based, medicine. The post Stryker Buys Interventional Pain Co. Vertos Medical first appeared on Orthopedics This Week.

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How exercise influences addiction recovery: Q&A with neuroscientist

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

A University at Buffalo neuroscientist whose focus is the brain's reward system and its role in addiction is helping to illuminate how exercise can aid the brain in addiction recovery. Over the past year, this research has revealed that because exercise acts on the same areas of the brain that addiction does, it has the potential to become an important treatment tool for people with substance use disorder.

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F4CP celebrates successful chiropractic care campaign

Chiropractic Economics

The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP) shared an update on its 2024 campaign, “Made Possible By,” which aims to reach 100 million patients through several commercials highlighting the role of chiropractic care in golf, rodeo and pickleball. The ads were designed to air during the championships of each sport; different versions of the spots target consumers and future DCs.

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Practice tip of the week: Managing practice staff

Physicians Practice

Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts.

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NASS President Award Winner: Chistopher Bono, M.D.

Orthopedics This Week

Dr. Christopher Bono will be awarded the Past President’s Award at the upcoming NASS conference in September. The post NASS President Award Winner: Chistopher Bono, M.D. first appeared on Orthopedics This Week.

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Defining chronic pain for high-performance athletes with disabilities

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

With the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games just around the corner, the extensive training and the sacrifices athletes make to compete at the games take center stage.

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The benefits of CBD for pain management

Chiropractic Economics

The acceptance of CBD for pain management is taking hold in chiropractic. Chiropractic care has long been associated with a holistic approach to health with an emphasis on finding root causes of problems and channeling the body’s innate ability to heal when properly supported. As a result, many DCs are continually exploring complementary therapies, such as the use of CBD for pain management, that align with this philosophy.

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Conducting medical practice valuations

Physicians Practice

Valuations change over time and not all acquisitions are a good deal.

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Chiropractic Care For Headaches

Beecher Chiropractic

Houston Chiropractor Comments: I am always amazed when patients are surprised that chiropractic care can help with headaches. Unfortunately, some people think that chiropractic care is only for neck or back pain. Typically, they will be coming to our Houston Texas office for treatment of their neck pain or from an auto accident, and then realize that the headaches that they had suffered from for years had either gotten better or gone away.

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Helping elite athletes adjust to life away from the spotlight

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

University of Queensland research is supporting elite athletes in adjusting to life after retiring from sport. Dr. Tarli Young from UQ's School of Psychology evaluated a digital intervention program developed by UQ researchers and collaborators in Scotland and Belgium, to help athletes transition from a professional sports career.

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RheeGen unveils transdermal regenerative therapy cream

Chiropractic Economics

RheeGen, a trailblazer in regenerative medicine, has introduced a groundbreaking advancement in regenerative therapy with the launch of RheeGen, the first-of-its-kind transdermal topical cream containing human mesenchymal stem cell (MCS) derived bioactive biomolecules. RheeGen was established to allow the general population easier access to the powerful healing properties of regenerative medicine.

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Laser Therapy for Plantar Fasciitis

Healthy Life Chiropractic

Is foot pain preventing you from enjoying the last days of summer? Cold laser therapy is an effective method for treating plantar fasciitis and reducing its painful side effects. This non-invasive, pain-free treatment can be a real game-changer if you’re looking to get back on your feet and get back to walking, running, and other activities you enjoy.

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What Toxins Are Released After Adjustment?

Markson Chiropractic

Chiropractic care is a powerful holistic health tool that, through three phases of relief, offers a pathway to better wellness and pain-free living. Occasionally, patients report unpleasant symptoms following a chiropractic adjustment, including headaches, nausea, and fatigue.

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Researchers find regional variations in concussion diagnoses

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

Researchers in Michigan State University's Department of Kinesiology found significant geographic variations in concussion diagnoses in United States emergency departments—with the highest rates in the South and lower rates in the Midwest and Northeast.

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Treating the gut-brain axis with laser therapy

Chiropractic Economics

Research indicates the benefits of photobiomodulation (PBM) including enhancing mitochondrial function, modulating the neuroimmune and microbiome-gut-brain axis and increasing beneficial bacteria in the microbiome. Treating the gut-brain axis with PBM can enhance neurogenesis, reduce inflammation and positively affect depression, sleep and cognition.

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Zimmer Biomet Announces Quarterly Dividend for Third Quarter of 2024

OrthoSpineNews

WARSAW, Ind., Aug. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. (NYSE and SIX: ZBH), a global medical technology leader, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved the payment of a quarterly cash dividend to stockholders for the third quarter of 2024. The cash dividend of $0.24 per share is payable on or about October 31, 2024 to stockholders of … The post Zimmer Biomet Announces Quarterly Dividend for Third Quarter of 2024 appeared first on Ortho Spine News.

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How Can Healthcare Digital Marketing Give Your Practice A Competitive Edge?

Practice Promotions

Introduction Hey there! Are you an owner of a healthcare practice or a marketer at a hospital or enterprise-level clinic seeking ways to stay ahead of the competitive curve? If yes, let me welcome you to this blog specifically curated for ambitious and determined individuals like you working in the healthcare industry. We will share worthwhile insights on contemporary healthcare digital marketing to help your practice boost visibility and patient engagement.

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Strongman used to be seen as a super-human novelty sport. Now more women and novices are turning to it

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

Strong men and women have been admired in many cultures for thousands of years, with stone lifting and carrying especially revered.

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Fulcrum Health supports Minnesota DCs in federally funded RETAIN study

Chiropractic Economics

The impact of unemployment and underemployment can be mentally, physically and financially devastating. Research data shows that if someone is out of work for more than three months, whether due to an injury or some other cause, only 50% return to work. If that time without work is over 12 months, only 5% return to work. This results in escalating costs to the worker, employers and the state, and also takes a toll on workers’ finances and health.

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Stewards locks deal to sell 4 Massachusetts hospitals, ‘finalizing’ two others

OrthoSpineNews

By Paige Minemyer, Dave Muoio August 29, 2024 – Steward Health Care said it has locked in definitive agreements for four of its Massachusetts hospitals and is “finalizing an agreement” for two others. The bankrupt system said it now has definitive asset purchase agreements for Lifespan to purchase its Morton Hospital and Saint Anne’s Hospital, while Lawrence General … The post Stewards locks deal to sell 4 Massachusetts hospitals, ‘finalizing’ two othe

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Effective Chiropractic Treatments for Lower Back Pain in Naples, FL

Fisher Chiropractic

Lower back pain is a common ailment that affects many people. It can significantly impact the quality of life, making even simple tasks challenging. Chiropractic treatments offer a non-surgical solution to this problem. They focus on spine alignment and natural healing, providing relief from lower back pain. In Naples, FL, there are numerous chiropractors offering these treatments.

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Hip Preservation Fellowship 2025-2026 - American Hip Institute Research Foundation (AHIRF)

Orthogate

Candidates: PGY-5 / Orthopedic Sports Fellow The American Hip Institute is pleased to offer four (4) comprehensive Hip Preservation Fellowship Program positions for the 2025-2026 academic year(s). This highly specialized fellowship prepares trainees for a focused niche practice in Hip Preservation. Fellows with academic interests benefit from the strong research program, based in a collaborative learning environment.

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The pros and cons of expanding from one clinic to two

Chiropractic Economics

As demand for chiropractic care grows, many DCs are considering expanding from one clinic to two. While this growth can lead to significant rewards, it also comes with increased risks and complexities. This article delves into the financial differences between expanding from one clinic to two, helping DCs better understand the tradeoffs so they can make informed decisions about their best business strategy.

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THINK Surgical Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for Medacta GMK Sphere® and SpheriKA® implants on TMINI® Miniature Robotic System

OrthoSpineNews

FREMONT, Calif., Aug. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — THINK Surgical, Inc., an innovator in the field of orthopedic surgical robots, today announced that its TMINI® Miniature Robotic System has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use with the GMK® Sphere and SpheriKA® Knee Systems from Medacta International under a Collaboration Agreement between the two companies.

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The Best Chiropractic Websites to Inspire Your Practice 

Inception Online Marketing

Ever wondered why your chiropractic website isn't bringing in more patients? Discover the key elements that successful chiropractic websites share and learn how you can integrate them into your own site. The post The Best Chiropractic Websites to Inspire Your Practice appeared first on Inception Online Marketing.

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176: Building a Tribe of Patients

ChiroCandy Marketing

In this episode Billy Sticker, CEO of ChiroCandy Marketing, and Matt Keenan discuss using social media to build a loyal tribe of patients. Downloads mention in this episode: [link] In this episode Billy Sticker, CEO of ChiroCandy Marketing, and Matt Keenan discuss using social media to build a loyal tribe of patients.

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Palmer College Florida to unveil new campus master plan, other transitions

Chiropractic Economics

A new campus master plan is in the works, according to William Sherrier, DC, MA, president of Palmer College of Chiropractic’s Florida campus, for what could be the largest building and renovation project in the campus’s history. “The Florida campus has always had an amazing culture and a bright, inviting spirit,” said Sherrier, who became president in 2024.