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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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Chiropractic adjustments and informed consent: More research

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In the following research article, authors Steven Brown, DC, DIAMA, and Robert Cooperstein, MA, DC, review the evidence the Connecticut Board of Chiropractic Examiners considered in their 2010 memorandum containing their conclusion about whether stroke or cervical artery dissection is a likely risk factor for patients getting chiropractic adjustments, (..)

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Eagle Syndrome: A Chiropractic Perspective

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Differential diagnosis should exclude TMJ disorders, neuralgias, and cervical spine pathologies. (1) 2) A 2010 case series examined manual therapy assessments in patients diagnosed with Eagle Syndrome. Clinical Assessment During physical examination, palpation of the tonsillar fossa may reproduce symptoms.

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

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2010 Jul 7:105-13. The Spine Journal. Cold and compression in the management of musculoskeletal injuries and orthopedic operative procedures: a narrative review. Open access journal of sports medicine. Kunkle BF, Kothandaraman V, Goodloe JB, Curry EJ, Friedman RJ, Li X, Eichinger JK. 2005 Jul 1;5(4):395-403.

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The Joint Chiropractic observes National Arthritis Awareness Month in May

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Chiropractic care may help reduce inflammation and support improved joint and nervous system function by gently addressing misalignments in the spine and other areas of the body. NASDAQ: JYNT) revolutionized access to chiropractic care when it introduced its retail healthcare business model in 2010. The Joint Corp.

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Digital Marketing for Chiropractors: 7 Strategies to Get More Patients Online

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Even casual videos offering health tips for maintaining a healthy spine can rack up views and shares when distributed across social platforms or embedded into your landing page. If your social media pages look modern, but your website feels like it hasnt been updated since 2010, potential patients may hesitate.

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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.

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