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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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Brachioradial Pruritus: The Neuropathic Itch Every DC Should Recognize

ChiroUp

9,24) To learn more about the physiology of ice and how it helps suppress nerve function, check out our recent chiropractic blog on Heat vs. Cold Therapy: Which is Best for Musculoskeletal Injuries, or the corresponding chiropractic podcast on Heat vs Cold Therapy for Chiropractic Injury Recovery. How Is Brachioradial Pruritus Treated?

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Treating cervicogenic headaches with dry needling and manual therapy

Chiropractic Economics

Diagnostic criteria have been established for cervicogenic headache, but its presenting characteristics may be difficult to distinguish from other headaches, such as migraine or tension-type headache. In contrast, dry needling focuses on an anatomic basis to treat musculoskeletal conditions and aid in physical rehabilitation.

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Meralgia Paresthetica: A Commonly Overlooked Cause of Thigh Pain

ChiroUp

4) The condition is most common in middle-aged men, and bilateral presentation occurs in 20-25% of cases. Meralgia Paresthetica Symptoms Meralgia paresthetica presents as burning, buzzing, itching, or aching pain on the lateral or anterior thigh. Post-traumatic meralgia paresthetica--an unusual presentation. 49,50) Imaging (e.g.,

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HSS Presents Innovative Research Aimed at Faster Recovery After Knee Surgery at AAOS Annual Meeting

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About HSS HSS is the worlds leading academic medical center focused on musculoskeletal health. The HSS Research Institute comprises 20 laboratories and 300 staff members focused on leading the advancement of musculoskeletal health through prevention of degeneration, tissue repair and tissue regeneration. 3 in rheumatology by U.S.

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Transforming the Health of the Culture: A Chiropractic Black History Perspective

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But chiropractic care, rooted in principles of holistic health and the bodys innate ability to heal, presents an opportunity for transformation. The Reality of Health Disparities Black Americans face disproportionate rates of chronic conditions, including hypertension, diabetes, and musculoskeletal disorders.

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Chiropractic Treatment of Shoulder Pain and Weakness

ChiroUp

Orthopedic testing helps isolate specific musculoskeletal tissues, sometimes eliciting pain, weakness, or a combination of both. If pain is present, refer to the condition reference protocol in ChiroUp to rule out involvement of the long head of the biceps or a SLAP lesion. These symptoms can occur individually or in combination.