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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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Optimizing the inflammatory response with nutrients and herbs | The clinical challenges of systemic inflammation

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While occasional inflammation is a necessary biological process that facilitates healing and protects the body from infections and injuries, chronic inflammation is a root cause of many musculoskeletal disorders, joint degeneration and systemic diseases that you commonly encounter.

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Heat or Ice AFTER Manual Therapy: Revisiting the Evidence for Optimal Recovery

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It will also help you clarify when to use each modality, depending on whether the condition is acute or chronic and whether it involves soft tissue or joint structures. The warmth can relax muscles, reduce joint stiffness, and increase connective tissue extensibility. Should I ICE After Treatment? Want to learn more about heat vs. ice?

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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?