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The body’s own cannabinoid system for healing

Chiropractic Economics

6 For DCs, this is particularly relevant as many of the conditions treated, such as joint pain, back pain and soft tissue injuries, involve inflammatory processes. Activation of CB2 receptors on immune cells can reduce the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines, while promoting anti-inflammatory pathways.

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 Understanding Injury Types and Timelines After Auto Accidents

Accident Care Chiropractic

Categories of injuries include: Soft Tissue Injuries Soft tissue injuries include strains, sprains, and contusions. They're called soft tissue injuries because they affect muscles, tendons, ligaments, and the body's soft tissue.

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7 Common Car Accident Injuries (& How Chiropractic Can Help)

Oviedo Chiropractic

The sudden force of a car crash sends your head forward, stretching and tearing the muscles and soft tissues in the neck. This results in symptoms such as pain, restricted movement, headaches, and dizziness. A soft tissue injury is any damage done to the body’s soft tissues, like muscles, fascia, tendons, and ligaments.

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Is Medical Massage a Good Car Accident Treatment?

Oviedo Chiropractic

These include but are not limited to: Contract/relax technique Myofascial lymphatic drainage Neural relax therapy Deep tissue techniques Trigger point therapy Rehabilitative stretching procedures Vacuum cupping technique While you may feel less stressed after your massage therapy treatment, the ultimate goal of medical massage is not relaxation.

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Chiropractor Near Me Bend, OR - Auto Injury Recovery

Accident Care Chiropractic

Auto accidents can lead to a variety of injuries. Some of the most common include: Whiplash Back pain Neck pain Headaches Chiropractic adjustments and other treatments used by chiropractors help alleviate pain, improve mobility, and promote healing after an auto accident.

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What Is the Florida 14-Day Accident Law?

Oviedo Chiropractic

And chiropractic care is one of the most useful treatments when it comes to treating minor car accident injuries. Some of the most common car accident injuries are whiplash , head injuries, joint misalignment, and soft tissue injuries, and chiropractors can help treat each of these.

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The 18 Most Popular Chiropractic Tools and Equipment

ChiroTouch

It benefits conditions such as muscle strains, joint pain, tendonitis, and other soft tissue injuries. Therapeutic ultrasound’s non-invasive nature and ability to penetrate deep into tissues make it valuable for improving mobility in patients with chronic pain or acute injuries.

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