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Heat vs. Cold Therapy: Which is Best for Musculoskeletal Injuries

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When treating musculoskeletal injuries, chiropractors often face the key question of when to use heat vs ice therapy. When to Use Ice vs Heat for Musculoskeletal Injuries Heat and cold therapy both play valuable roles in managing pain and promoting healing. Hawai'i Journal of Medicine & Public Health.

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Pain management through improved ergonomics

Chiropractic Economics

Pain, especially musculoskeletal pain, is a widespread issue affecting people in both their personal and professional lives. With the increasing shift toward sedentary work environments, improper posture, prolonged sitting and poor ergonomics significantly contribute to the prevalence of back, neck, shoulder and wrist pain.

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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. 2 These receptors are involved in modulating the release of neurotransmitters, thereby influencing pain perception, inflammation and overall homeostasis.

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Cannabinoids may help reduce musculoskeletal pain when used short-term

Chiropractic Economics

This article summarizes research supporting the effects of cannabinoids for reducing musculoskeletal pain, more so when used short term. One question many researchers are asking is whether cannabinoids can help ease musculoskeletal pain. According to several reviews, the answer is yes when they are used short-term.

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Congress reintroduces Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act

Chiropractic Economics

106 ) would reduce barriers to care and enable seniors and other beneficiaries to more fully access the chiropractic professions evidence-based, non-drug approach to managing pain and improving musculoskeletal function, noted an American Chiropractic Association (ACA) press release. The new bill was introduced by Reps.

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The benefits of treating chronic knee pain

Chiropractic Economics

Recently, the use of cutaneous intermittent vibration timed to movement applied to the area surrounding the knee has been shown to significantly reduce knee pain and improve muscle function in individuals afflicted by chronic knee pain. Activity promotion: Maintaining an active lifestyle is crucial for overall health and well-being.

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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.