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

Chiropractic Economics

It also explores other factors influencing both sleep and pain, such as mood and affect, as well as potential dual treatment options, including medication and psychotherapy. Sleep difficulties and musculoskeletal pain often go hand in hand. Finding ways to resolve both can help patients enjoy an improved quality of life.

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Enhancing Ccomprehensive Primary Care by Integrating Chiropractic Led Musculoskeletal Care Into Interprofessional Teams Through Supporting Education, Competency Attainment, and Optimizing Integration

ChiroOrg

Chiro.Org Blog: Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions are the leading cause of disability, resulting in up to 40% of visits to family physicians. Current primary care workforce shortages in Canada require other providers to maximize scopes of practice. Few MSK providers have been trained in team-based primary care settings.

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Cost of Chiropractic Versus Medical Management of Adults with Spine-related Musculoskeletal Pain: A Systematic Review

ChiroOrg

Chiro.Org Blog: Patients with spine-related musculoskeletal pain who consulted a chiropractor as their initial provider incurred substantially decreased downstream healthcare services and associated costs, resulting in lower overall healthcare costs compared with medical management.

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Musculoskeletal conditions and work – part 2

Musculoskeletal Australia

But here’s a recap: We know finding and keeping a job when you have a musculoskeletal condition like back pain , rheumatoid arthritis , osteoarthritis and gout can be really tough. We all need time off from time to time, but for many people with musculoskeletal conditions, it may happen more often than we’d like.

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Musculoskeletal conditions and work – part 1

Musculoskeletal Australia

And things you can do to manage Finding and keeping a job when you have a musculoskeletal condition can be difficult. Along with pain, fatigue is a massive issue for people with musculoskeletal conditions. It’s a fact that musculoskeletal conditions are unpredictable. Fatigue is very different from just being a little tired.

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Studies indicate neuroendocrine-immune system function could benefit from chiropractic care

Chiropractic Economics

Chiropractic is best known for its role in musculoskeletal health. This article reviews evidence supporting chiropractic’s role in not just improving musculoskeletal health but also improving the function of the neuroendocrine-immune system. Final thoughts Chiropractic does more than promote musculoskeletal health.