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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. When to Use Ice vs Heat for Musculoskeletal Injuries Heat and cold therapy both play valuable roles in managing pain and promoting healing. 1-3) Migraine Headaches : Using ice for migraines can provide relief. (5-7)

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Treating cervicogenic headaches with dry needling and manual therapy

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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. In contrast, dry needling focuses on an anatomic basis to treat musculoskeletal conditions and aid in physical rehabilitation.

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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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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? Consensus among musculoskeletal experts for the management of patients with headache by physiotherapists? Musculoskelet Sci Pract.