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Treating cervicogenic headaches with dry needling and manual therapy

Chiropractic Economics

10 The study’s results demonstrate the application of dry needling of suboccipital and upper trapezius muscles induces a significant improvement in headache symptoms, functional rating index and range of motion in patients with cervicogenic headaches. This is often termed a rams horn presentation.

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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., 12) What Causes Neuropathic Itch?

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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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Understanding Ischiofemoral Impingement: Diagnosis and Management for Chiropractors

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4) Patients with ischiofemoral impingement can exhibit a 30-50% reduction in ischiofemoral space. (4) 53) It has also been identified in 9% of younger patients undergoing evaluation for joint-preserving surgery. (54) 14) Patients often assume an antalgic sitting posture to unload the affected ischium. (22) 9,14,21) 5.

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Strategies to improve balance and support healthy aging in your patients

Chiropractic Economics

1 The aging patient presents many complex conditions that can affect all the body’s major systems. Most of the issues that result in a patient seeking care from a DC are usually associated with joint pain of the extremities and back and neck pain, usually due to osteoarthritis. March 2007. Why aging matters.

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5 Effective Cervicogenic Headache Treatments

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In the past year, a surge of high-quality research has clarified the most effective treatment for cervicogenic headache, giving chiropractors powerful, evidence-based tools to optimize patient outcomes. SNAG exercises offer patients a way to complement your care and actively participate in their recovery.

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AAOS Names 2025 Kappa Delta Ann Doner Vaughn Award Winner for 25-Year Anterior Shoulder Instability Research

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These contributions have guided clinical and surgical decision-making while enhancing patient care. Advancing Treatment and Improving Outcomes Historically, patients with a first-time dislocation were treated with brief immobilization followed by physical therapy and eventual return to activity.