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Brachioradial Pruritus: The Neuropathic Itch Every DC Should Recognize

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Fast Fact Clinically and via the ice pack sign Brachioradial pruritis ICD10: L29.9 - Pruritus, unspecified. A brachioradial pruritus diagnosis is primarily accomplished through clinical history and physical examination. American journal of clinical dermatology. 2016 Jul;91:549-51. 2016 Jun;43(3):401-7.

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Treating cervicogenic headaches with dry needling and manual therapy

Chiropractic Economics

9 Two included clinical trials with tension-type headache participants demonstrated statistically significant improvements following dry needling. Cervicogenic headaches: An evidence-led approach to clinical management. Acupuncture for the Prevention of Tension-Type Headache (2016). April 2016. Int J Sports Phys Ther.

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Trends in Chiropractic Care and Physical Rehabilitation Use Among Adults with Low Back Pain in the United States, 2002 to 2018

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Chiro.Org Blog: Although use of chiropractic care or OT/PT for LBP increased after the introduction of clinical guidelines in 2016, only about a third of US adults with LBP reported using these services between 2016 and 2018. Racial and ethnic disparities in care identified did not improve over the study period.

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

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Clinical practice guidelines from the Annals of Internal Medicine support heat therapy for reducing pain and improving function across these stages. (26) World journal of clinical cases. Orthopaedic application of cryotherapy: a comprehensive review of the history, basic science, methods, and clinical effectiveness. Kwiecien SY.

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Remembering Back Talk Systems founder Rob Jackson, DC

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a company that produces patient-education and clinic-marketing materials—including brochures about medical conditions, spinal health posters, nerve-function handouts and scripted video resources—all designed to help DCs explain diagnoses and promote wellness care. In 1989, Jackson cofounded Back Talk Systems Inc. ,

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How Chiropractors Can Help Patients Conquer Headaches with SNAG Mobilizations

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Upper cervical and upper thoracic manipulation versus mobilization and exercise in patients with cervicogenic headache: a multi-center randomized clinical trial. 2016 Feb 6;17(1):64 Haas M. Dunning JR, et al. BMC Musculoskelet Disord.

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Magnesium Glycinate can correct magnesium deficiency—and make your patients feel much better

Chiropractic Economics

1 For DCs in clinical practice, this means magnesium insufficiency is likely affecting a significant percentage of patients; often without obvious signs until symptoms manifest. As a practitioner-trusted brand, Dee Cee Laboratories is well-known for its commitment to clinical-grade quality, consistency and transparency.