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The body’s own cannabinoid system for healing

Chiropractic Economics

In turn, this can mitigate the effects of chronic stress on the body, including muscle tension, headaches and digestive issues, all common complaints among chiropractic patients. The ECS modulates the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, which is the body’s central stress response system.

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

ChiroUp

1-3) Migraine Headaches : Using ice for migraines can provide relief. (5-7) Davis Company; 2014. Elsevier: Philadelphia; 2014. This belief is primarily based on animal studies, which suggest that early application of ice can help control inflammation and minimize further injury within the first 6-12 hours. Philadelphia: F.

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Expert analysis: Did cervical spine manipulation cause the death of Katie May?

Chiropractic Economics

May entered the chiropractic office with a history of trauma, neck pain, headache and nausea consistent with existing VAD. In a 2014 review study, Biller, et al., Background information was taken from publicly available investigative journalism and media coverage of this case.4,6 In the well-known 2008 Cassidy, et al., hours after CSM.12

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The eye‑protective power of Lutein FloraGLO

Chiropractic Economics

Meanwhile, prolonged exposure to blue light from digital screens is causing symptoms like strained eyes, headaches and dry vision across all age groups. 2014 Feb;132(2):142-9. It often goes unnoticed until central vision blurs or reading becomes difficult—a point at which the damage is often irreversible. JAMA Ophthalmol.

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The ROOTS of a Play Based Approach

First Principles of Movement

Pain is still the main reason people seek medical care (3 of the top 10 including osteoarthritis, headaches and back pain) and chronic pain conditions comprise 3 of the top 4 conditions for years lost to disability (including back pain, neck pain and musculoskeletal disorders). 2014) PNE Cards 10. Gifford, L. ONLINE] 11. Carroll, L.