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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. Mechanisms and efficacy of heat and cold therapies for musculoskeletal injury.

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A Chiropractor’s Guide to Proper Billing: Therapeutic Exercises (97110) vs. Therapeutic Activities (97530)

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Applications Strengthening exercises, joint mobilization, or flexibility activities to address musculoskeletal impairments, such as muscle weakness or joint stiffness. Example Resistance exercises to build muscle strength, stretching to increase joint flexibility.

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

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Defined by a rapid, controlled thrust that moves a joint just beyond its normal physiological range (without exceeding anatomical integrity), HVLA provides a host of therapeutic benefits. 2) Reduction of spinal fixation: The thrust can break adhesions in the joint capsule and surrounding connective tissue, restoring normal motion.

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Treating cervicogenic headaches with dry needling and manual therapy

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Dry needling (also known as Western medical acupuncture) primarily uses a Western medicine philosophy grounded in anatomy and physiology and focuses on musculoskeletal issues. In contrast, dry needling focuses on an anatomic basis to treat musculoskeletal conditions and aid in physical rehabilitation.

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Brachioradial Pruritus: The Neuropathic Itch Every DC Should Recognize

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1,4,5,9) Cervical spine conditions such as disc herniation, spondylosis, or chronic joint dysfunction hypersensitize these nerves, making them more likely to misfire. (12) 5,6,11) Clinicians should prioritize treating the underlying musculoskeletal issues rather than simply masking symptoms. 12) What Causes Neuropathic Itch?

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Strategies to improve balance and support healthy aging in your patients

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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. Effect of an orthotic intervention on sensorimotor integration mechanisms in patients with musculoskeletal disorders. Clin Biomech. 2001;16(9):719-727.

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Top five most popular laser therapy articles of 2024

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Laser therapy is one of the most versatile modalities you can add to a chiropractic practice, as it can address multiple varieties of musculoskeletal pain or inflammation. In fact, 39% of respondents in the latest Salary and Expense Survey offer laser therapy in their practices. Laser therapy for mitochondrial dysfunction by Robert G.

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