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

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Understanding the benefits of ice and heat therapy can significantly impact a patient's healing journey. 2,18) When using an ice pack, patients may progressively feel cold, followed by burning, aching, and finally numbness (CBAN). Such strategies can not only enhance patient comfort but also promote long-term healing.

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Meralgia Paresthetica: A Commonly Overlooked Cause of Thigh Pain

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Persistent, burning pain along the front or side of the thigh can be frustrating and disruptive for patients. 3,34-40) Patients often describe paresthesias or hypersensitivity, with symptoms aggravated by walking and relieved by sitting. A positive test occurs when the patient reports symptom relief within 45 seconds.

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How the feet support cyclical pelvic stability in women

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Understanding these changes, their implications and how the body is interconnected is critical; not only for our female patients to maintain optimal function but to prevent potential issues and support future generations. This dramatically affects our patients’ overall ability to live their lives fully.

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PCP Referrals to Chiropractors: What the Top Clinics Are Doing Differently

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But how many new patients should a chiropractic clinic realistically expect to receive from primary care providers (PCPs)? According to the results, chiropractors report that, on average, approximately 14% of their new patients come from PCP referrals. Most chiropractors agree that medical referrals are valuable.

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Chiropractic Treatment for Cuboid Syndrome

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Given the limited utility of radiographic imaging, diagnosis primarily relies on patient history and clinical signs and symptoms, emphasizing the importance of understanding the syndrome's underlying causes for accurate diagnosis and treatment. of patients suffering from co-existent inversion ankle sprains.

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The Top 3 Nerve Flossing Techniques Every Chiropractor Must Know—And Why You Can’t Ignore Them

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Recent research shows impressive results for nerve mobilization, and these simple yet powerful techniques can drastically improve patient outcomes. But here's the catch: if you're not incorporating these techniques and associated home exercises into your practice, you’re missing out on a critical tool that can set you apart.

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Equilibrium achieved. What’s next? Results of the 28th annual Fees and Reimbursements Survey (2024)

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It has been interesting to see that although our systems differ, for example, in the Netherlands and Belgium DCs are not allowed to order X-rays of patients, that we all face similar challenges, often fueled by the public’s misunderstanding of chiropractic’s efficacy and scope. For example, many nations besides the U.S.

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