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Treating cervicogenic headaches with dry needling and manual therapy

Chiropractic Economics

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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Top five most popular health and wellness articles of 2024

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The global wellness market is expected to hit $9 trillion by 2028, according to the Global Wellness Institute , so it’s no surprise that health and wellness topics are popular web searches. The following are the top five most popular health and wellness articles for 2024: 1. Chiropractic Economics readers support this trend.

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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 one test that could change your female patients’ lives

Chiropractic Economics

The relationship between the two might still indicate estrogen dominance, which leads to headaches, cramping and mood swings prior to the period. A typical patient in my office I was seeing a female patient with headaches and mood swings. It’s critical to the health of every body system. where she focuses on individualized care.

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Sleep issues and musculoskeletal pain: A two-way street with numerous influences

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Consequences of co-occurring pain and sleep issues It’s no surprise pain and low sleep quality can each impact mental and physical health. But when they exist in tandem, some effects are magnified. A 2020 review found patients experiencing both chronic pain and sleep issues often have more severe pain and for longer duration.

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

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Chiropractic care has continued to evolve, but one technique remains a staple in spinal health: High-Velocity, Low-Amplitude (HVLA) spinal manipulation. Enhanced Cerebrospinal Fluid Circulation: Some studies suggest that spinal adjustments improve CSF dynamics, which may benefit conditions like cervicogenic headaches.

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The body’s own cannabinoid system for healing

Chiropractic Economics

This article explores the ECS, its role in health and disease and how it can be leveraged in chiropractic and integrative care to support the body’s natural healing processes. Stress, mood and the ECS The ECS also plays a critical role in regulating mood and stress, which are often overlooked in connection to physical health.