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Treating cervicogenic headaches with dry needling and manual therapy

Chiropractic Economics

Diagnostic criteria have been established for cervicogenic headache, but its presenting characteristics may be difficult to distinguish from other headaches, such as migraine or tension-type headache. 12 They concluded that acupuncture should be considered a treatment option for patients with migraine willing to undergo this treatment.

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How Chiropractors Can Help Patients Conquer Headaches with SNAG Mobilizations

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1, 3-5) Spinal Manipulation for Headaches & Migraines While SNAGs are an effective tool, spinal manipulation remains a foundational treatment for headache patients. 8) Migraine Relief A meta-analysis found that spinal manipulation reduces migraine days by about two per month when combined with usual medical care. (9)

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

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1-3) Migraine Headaches : Using ice for migraines can provide relief. (5-7) Practical Application of Ice Therapy Types of cold therapy : Ice pack therapy, migraine ice cap, bagged ice, compressive cryotherapy devices, immersion ice bath therapy, or whole-body cryotherapy chambers. (11) 2016 Jun 28;154(3):245-53.

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Revolutionize Your Migraine Management: The Top 10 Chiropractic Tools of 2024

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In fact, in the past 24 months, your ChiroUp protocol for Migraine headaches has been updated nearly two dozen times with game-changing research regarding migraine and chiropractic. This blog will highlight our top 10 research-backed tools related to chiropractic treatment for migraines. Management of Migraine 1.

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Chiropractic Treatment of Cervicogenic Headaches

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The inflammatory potential of the diet is associated with severe headaches or migraines in US adults. Want to dive deeper into the best evidence-based care for Cervicogenic & Migraine Headaches? 2016 Feb 6;17(1):64 5. Moreover, dietary factors play a role in headache severity. Watch now References 1. 2018 Feb 23.