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

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Mechanism of Action and Benefits of Cold Therapy Cold therapy, or cryotherapy, is commonly used immediately following an acute injury to reduce inflammation and limit tissue damage. (1) 2) Limiting Secondary Injury? Mechanisms and efficacy of heat and cold therapies for musculoskeletal injury. Postgraduate medicine.

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Laser therapy: A proven solution for pain management

Chiropractic Economics

1 Achilles tendinopathy, plantar fasciitis and other soft tissue injuries are just a few examples where PBM has been shown to reduce pain and promote recovery. Clinical trials consistently report positive outcomes, underscoring the reliability and impact of PBM in rehabilitation and pain management.

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The body’s own cannabinoid system for healing

Chiropractic Economics

6 For DCs, this is particularly relevant as many of the conditions treated, such as joint pain, back pain and soft tissue injuries, involve inflammatory processes. Activation of CB2 receptors on immune cells can reduce the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines, while promoting anti-inflammatory pathways.

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Why Delayed Symptoms After an Auto Accident Shouldn’t Be Ignored

Reinhardt Chiropractic

Common delayed symptoms include: Neck or shoulder pain (a common sign of whiplash) Back pain Headaches Stiffness or reduced range of motion Numbness or tingling Fatigue or dizziness These symptoms may indicate underlying issues such as soft tissue injuries, misalignments, or nerve irritation that require professional attention.

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

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Mechanisms and efficacy of heat and cold therapies for musculoskeletal injury. Is it time to put traditional cold therapy in rehabilitation of soft-tissue injuries out to pasture? Postgraduate medicine. 2015 Jan 2;127(1):57-65. Wang ZR, Ni GX. World journal of clinical cases. 2021 Jun 6;9(17):4116. Kwiecien SY.

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Texas Chiropractic College alumni serve on Paris Olympics medical team

Chiropractic Economics

While at TCC, he completed rotations at Rice University to gain experience with athletes and earned a certification in Active Release Technique, a specialized therapy that targets soft tissue injuries and works well for many professional athletes, including Olympic athletes.

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Chiropractor vs Physical Therapist: Which One Is Right For You?

Oviedo Chiropractic

Although they do deal with soft tissue injuries and often have a massage therapist on staff, their primary focus is usually on proper alignment of the joints, which will alleviate pressure on the nerves that causes the muscle to spasm.