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Laser therapy: A proven solution for pain management

Chiropractic Economics

This development marked a turning point in the efficacy of therapeutic lasers, making them a viable and potent treatment option. The impact of laser therapy on pain management Today, reputable scientific journals, including the Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy (JOSPT) , recommend PBM therapy for a range of conditions.1

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Heat vs. Cold Therapy: Which is Best for Musculoskeletal Injuries

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Cold therapy has proven to be most beneficial for controlling excessive swelling within the first 6-12 hours post-injury. (1-3) 7) Acute Rheumatologic Flare-Ups : While there is no research consensus, ice therapy is generally considered beneficial for reducing inflammation in acute rheumatologic flare-ups, particularly in cases of gout. (8-9,38)

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Physical Therapy & Chiropractic Care

Markson Chiropractic

When it comes to treating pain, restoring mobility, and improving overall function, both physical therapy and chiropractic care offer incredible benefits. But did you know that combining the two can create an even more powerful treatment plan?

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Is multidisciplinary the right approach for your practice? Four questions to ask

Chiropractic Economics

No matter what sort of healthcare services youre including in your practice (physical therapy, massage, nutrition, acupuncture, etc.), DCs know that chiropractic treatment works better with things like proper nutrition, adequate exercise, massage therapy and even acupuncture.

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Treating cervicogenic headaches with dry needling and manual therapy

Chiropractic Economics

In contrast, dry needling focuses on an anatomic basis to treat musculoskeletal conditions and aid in physical rehabilitation. Treatment of cervicogenic headaches via dry needling A systematic review has investigated the effectiveness of dry needling and conventional physiotherapy in managing cervicogenic headaches or tension-type headaches.

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Insurance type tied to variations in chronic pain treatment, research suggests

Chiropractic Economics

An analysis of medical claims data suggests adults may have differential access to chronic pain treatment options based on the type of health insurance they have. But the findings did show the type of health insurance was associated with differences in the provision, patterns and timing of treatment for chronic pain. Also, 63.1%

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

ChiroUp

For this blog, I will focus on using heat or ice after manual therapy. A follow-up discussion will include the use of these treatments before manual therapy. Should I ICE After Treatment? Should I HEAT After Treatment? Clinical guidelines for low back pain notably endorse superficial heat as an effective therapy.

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