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Brachioradial Pruritus: The Neuropathic Itch Every DC Should Recognize

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Conservative options include cervical manipulation, manual therapy, traction, modalities, and therapeutic exercise. Fast Fact Limit nerve irritation, including underlying postural stressors Arm & neck exercises for brachioradial pruritis can help alleviate symptoms and improve function and mobility. 2005 Jun 1;52(6):1073.

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

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Recent evidence has led practitioners to shift from RICE to the PEACE & LOVE approach, which emphasizes early protection, elevation, avoiding antiinflammatories, compression, and education, followed by (controlled) loading, optimism, vascularization, and exercises. (2) 2005 Jul 1;5(4):395-403. 2006 Oct 1;87(10):1310-7.

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Meralgia Paresthetica: A Commonly Overlooked Cause of Thigh Pain

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In the next 5 minutes, heres what youll learn from this blog: A clear overview of meralgia paresthetica and its hidden causes The three most effective diagnostic tests, backed by new research Step-by-step video guides for chiropractic testing and treatment, including nerve flossing exercises to improve outcomes 1. 2005 Jun;31(6):761-3.

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Superficial vs deep dry needling

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Chiropractic treatment plans integrating dry needling with manipulation and therapeutic exercise approaches seem particularly effective in optimizing patient care. Accessed April 7, 2005. Final thoughts These research results suggest DDN and SDN produce meaningful changes in pain and function in multiple pain-related conditions.

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Chiropractic Treatment for Cuboid Syndrome

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Therapeutic Exercises The therapeutic exercises should focus on stretching a tight peroneus longus and triceps surae, strengthening the intrinsic and extrinsic muscles of the foot, and proprioception through neuromuscular control exercises. (4) 4) Vele’s exercise is popular for strengthening foot muscles and improving balance.

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Chiropractic Research

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.” – Nyiendo et al (2000), Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics In a Randomized controlled trial, 183 patients with neck pain were randomly allocated to manual therapy (spinal mobilization), physiotherapy (mainly exercise) or general practitioner care (counseling, education and drugs) in a 52-week study.

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treatment: The Impact of Wrist Bracing

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2005 May;22(5):625-30. Efficacy of a fabricated customized splint and tendon and nerve gliding exercises for the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome: a randomized controlled trial. Entrapment neuropathies: a contemporary approach to pathophysiology, clinical assessment, and management. Pain Reports. 2020 Jul;5(4). Diabetic medicine.

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