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Chiropractic Treatment of Shoulder Pain and Weakness

ChiroUp

When used together, these tests can help differentiate between simple rotator cuff irritation and a rotator cuff tear, ultimately influencing treatment decisions, rehabilitation exercises, and the duration of care. 2) Chiropractic Treatment for Shoulder Weakness A positive DIME test strongly suggests a full-thickness rotator cuff tear.

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Treating cervicogenic headaches with dry needling and manual therapy

Chiropractic Economics

2 A cervicogenic headache is a secondary headache caused by a cervical spine disorder and its component bone, nerve/nerve root disc, and/or soft tissue elements. 10 The acupuncture literature provides further evidence for the use of dry needling for the treatment of headaches.

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Brachioradial Pruritus: The Neuropathic Itch Every DC Should Recognize

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2) Chiropractors routinely encounter patients with neuropathic itching, particularly conditions like brachioradial pruritus, as they often stem from cervical spine dysfunction and nerve irritation. Imaging studies, such as cervical X-rays or MRIs, are generally unnecessary but may help identify underlying cervical spine abnormalities (i.e.,

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How Custom Orthotics Improve Posture and Spine Health

Reinhardt Chiropractic

How Custom Orthotics Improve Posture and Spine Health Custom orthotics play a vital role in improving posture and supporting spine health. The Connection Between Your Feet and Spine Your feet serve as the foundation of your body, supporting your weight during activities like standing, walking, and running.

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Why writing a weekly blog is crucial for your practice

Chiropractic Economics

By addressing common health issues, providing wellness tips and explaining chiropractic treatments, you position yourself as a trusted authority in your field. A weekly blog is an excellent platform for educating your patients about the benefits of chiropractic care, new treatment options and the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

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Chiropractic research trends and current hotspots

Chiropractic Economics

These pieces of research tell us which manipulative techniques work for which conditions, how different demographics of patients may respond to a specific treatment and more. Over time, chiropractic evolved into one of the top-researched conservative treatments for spinal pain.

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Medicare Part B’s advance beneficiary notice

Chiropractic Economics

Since the ABN form is mandatory only when the otherwise covered service may not be covered that visit, it simply means that it only applies to manual manipulation of the spine when it doesn’t meet Medicare’s definition of medical necessity. Let’s interpret the Act as it relates to chiropractic spinal adjustments.