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

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When treating musculoskeletal injuries, chiropractors often face the key question of when to use heat vs ice therapy. Understanding the benefits of ice and heat therapy can significantly impact a patient's healing journey. 2) Limiting Secondary Injury? 2015 Jan 2;127(1):57-65. How long to apply ice therapy: 10-20 minutes.

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Heat or Ice AFTER Manual Therapy: Revisiting the Evidence for Optimal Recovery

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Cold therapy has proven to be most beneficial for controlling excessive swelling within the first 6-12 hours post-injury for sprains, strains, contusions, etc. (1-3) 1-3) When To Use ICE Therapy In a neck pain trial, patients received cervical mobilizations with cryotherapy; after 5 weeks, pain and disability improved significantly.

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Top Chiropractic Research from 2024: Elevating Evidence-Based Care

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Their 200% increase in Google reviews and 90% patient app engagement showcase how leveraging technology and patient-focused care can drive growth and elevate the profession. Explore the full 2024 case study here to see how these strategies can amplify your practice as the demand for chiropractic care grows. 5) Chaibi et al.