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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. Mechanisms and efficacy of heat and cold therapies for musculoskeletal injury.

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Brachioradial Pruritus: The Neuropathic Itch Every DC Should Recognize

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9,24) To learn more about the physiology of ice and how it helps suppress nerve function, check out our recent chiropractic blog on Heat vs. Cold Therapy: Which is Best for Musculoskeletal Injuries, or the corresponding chiropractic podcast on Heat vs Cold Therapy for Chiropractic Injury Recovery. 2016 Jul;91:549-51. 2022 Sep 12.

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Treating cervicogenic headaches with dry needling and manual therapy

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Dry needling (also known as Western medical acupuncture) primarily uses a Western medicine philosophy grounded in anatomy and physiology and focuses on musculoskeletal issues. In contrast, dry needling focuses on an anatomic basis to treat musculoskeletal conditions and aid in physical rehabilitation. April 2016. Explore (NY).

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How Chiropractors Can Help Patients Conquer Headaches with SNAG Mobilizations

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Consensus among musculoskeletal experts for the management of patients with headache by physiotherapists? Musculoskelet Sci Pract. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2016 Feb 6;17(1):64 Haas M. J Manual Manip Ther, 2013, 21: 113–124. De Pauw R, Dewitte V, de Hertogh W, Cnockaert E, Chys M, Cagnie B. A delphi study. 2021.102325.

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

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Magnesium Glycinate 500 mg from Dee Cee Laboratories is a smart foundational supplement that supports nervous system balance, musculoskeletal health and whole-patient resilience. Usual nutrient intake from food and beverages, by gender and age, What We Eat in America, NHANES 2013-2016; 2019. Accessed June 20, 2025. Cleveland Clinic.

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The chiropractic approach to cardiovascular health

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DCs focus on diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal disorders, particularly those related to the spine, with the belief that spinal health impacts the nervous system and, consequently, the function of various organs. link] CDC WONDER Database. Accessed September 10 , 2024. Meier T, et al. Eur J Epidemiol. 2019;34(1):37-55.

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AAOS Names 2025 Kappa Delta Ann Doner Vaughn Award Winner for 25-Year Anterior Shoulder Instability Research

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We worked closely with musculoskeletal radiologists to identify all underlying pathology, including under-recognized injuries such as humeral avulsion of the glenohumeral ligament (HAGL) tears. The AAOS is the trusted leader in advancing musculoskeletal health. Follow the AAOS on Facebook , X , LinkedIn and Instagram.