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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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Treating cervicogenic headaches with dry needling and manual therapy

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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. 14,15 The primary focus of manual therapy is to restore normal arthrokinematics of the cervical region, with special attention paid to the upper cervical spine. Europe PMC.

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Captiva Spine’s WatchTower Spine Navigation Platform Enhancements Accelerate Clinical Adoption

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The WatchTower Spine Navigation System is designed to be uncomplicated, compact, and cost-effective. spine care landscape. spine care landscape. This created new procedural volume and positions Captiva as a long-term partner in spine care transformation. spine markets. JUPITER, Fla., JUPITER, Fla.,

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Understanding Ischiofemoral Impingement: Diagnosis and Management for Chiropractors

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15) In particular, pelvic retroversion entails flattening of the lumbar spine and sacrum, which move the ischial tuberosities closer to the lesser trochanters. (9) Symptomatic IFI limits terminal hip extension, which leads to significantly increased facet loads (>30%) in the lower lumbar spine. 2007 Nov;189(5):1185-9.

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5 Effective Cervicogenic Headache Treatments

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Nearly half of the population experiences headaches, and an estimated 25% are cervicogenic headaches, i.e., stemming from dysfunction in the cervical spine. 1,2) While often overlooked, cervicogenic headaches can be just as debilitating as migraines, especially when compounded by cervical spine dysfunction.

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Top Chiropractic Research from 2024: Elevating Evidence-Based Care

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trends from 2007 to 2016 showed a significant increase in chiropractic utilization, reinforcing the growing trust in chiropractic care. SMT and Cervical Artery Dissection: Debunking Myths This year, multiple studies reaffirmed that cervical spine manipulation (CSM) is not causally linked to cervical artery dissection (CAD). "In

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Schmorl’s Node Refresher: 7 Surprising Facts Every DC Must Own

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2) Schmorl node facts: Most common sites include the T7-L1 region, although any region is vulnerable, including the cervical spine. 2,7) Schmorls node spine MRI Schmorl’s node lumbar spine x-ray 2. 2) Schmorl node facts: Most common sites include the T7-L1 region, although any region is vulnerable, including the cervical spine.