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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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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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Study suggests physical activity reduces cardiovascular disease

Chiropractic Economics

For DCs, this emphasizes the importance of promoting physical exercise for overall health, highlighting its benefits for cardiovascular, neurological and musculoskeletal well-being. As a DC, you’re not just responsible for your patients’ musculoskeletal health; you’re tasked with helping them achieve improved wellness on all fronts.

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

Chiropractic Economics

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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When To Use HEAT Therapy Heat is commonly recommended for chronic or subacute musculoskeletal pain. Check out our in-depth blog that breaks down which is best for musculoskeletal injuries. Mechanisms and efficacy of heat and cold therapies for musculoskeletal injury. Still, exceptions exist based on individual patient responses.

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Chiropractic research trends and current hotspots

Chiropractic Economics

Fast forward to 2015 to today and the top trending keywords include quality of life, musculoskeletal pain , chronic pain, and skills. For example, from the early 1990s to the early 2000s, cervical vertebrae and injury were among the trending keywords. This suggests that these topic areas are some of the current hotspots.