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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. Understanding the benefits of ice and heat therapy can significantly impact a patient's healing journey. Such strategies can not only enhance patient comfort but also promote long-term healing.

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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. 9) Neuropathic itch is more common in patients with systemic triggers like sensory polyneuropathy (e.g.,

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Help patients bridge the financial gap to complementary care

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The functional medicine approach The healthcare landscape is changing , and in recent years, the way patients seek out and prioritize the care they want has changed along with it. The number of patients using functional wellness to specifically address conditions causing chronic pain has risen from 42.3% in 2002 to 49.2%

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Superficial vs deep dry needling

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Some of the benefits of needling this way include less risk of significant tissue trauma, reduced risk of nerve or visceral injury and increased patient comfort. A 2002 article by Peter Baldry brought to the forefront discussion of the difference between SDN and DDN. It can also be combined with needle manipulation. Sarrafzadeh, et al.,

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Orthofix Announces Appointment of Vickie Capps to Board of Directors

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a global orthopedics company, from 2002 to 2013. I am inspired by the Companys mission to provide medical technologies that heal musculoskeletal pathologies and look forward to working with the Board and leadership team to drive profitable growth and maximize value creation.

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Mastering the Hip Exam: Top Tests for Hip Pain

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Hip pain affects patients of all ages and increases with time. Fortunately, evidence-based chiropractors are proficient in managing most of these patients. Fortunately, evidence-based chiropractors are proficient in managing most of these patients. provided we accurately diagnose the problem. 16) Does Hip Arthritis Cause Pain?

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Chiropractic X-ray Utilization: Trends and Insights

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X-rays are a valuable tool in chiropractic practice, offering diagnostic insights and supporting patient education. Imaging new patient presentations Previously published studies documented a wide range in the percentage of chiropractic patients referred for imaging, varying from 8% to 84%. (1)

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