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Brachioradial Pruritus: The Neuropathic Itch Every DC Should Recognize

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2) Chiropractors routinely encounter patients with neuropathic itching, particularly conditions like brachioradial pruritus, as they often stem from cervical spine dysfunction and nerve irritation. Imaging studies, such as cervical X-rays or MRIs, are generally unnecessary but may help identify underlying cervical spine abnormalities (i.e.,

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Treating cervicogenic headaches with dry needling and manual therapy

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2 A cervicogenic headache is a secondary headache caused by a cervical spine disorder and its component bone, nerve/nerve root disc, and/or soft tissue elements. 14,15 The primary focus of manual therapy is to restore normal arthrokinematics of the cervical region, with special attention paid to the upper cervical spine. April 2016.

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How Chiropractors Can Help Patients Conquer Headaches with SNAG Mobilizations

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7) A major Spine Journal study found that SMT cuts symptomatic days in half , with a linear dose-response for improvement. (8) At the same time, imagine elongating your spine by “growing taller” through the top of your head. 2016 Feb 6;17(1):64 Haas M. 6) 6-8 SMT sessions deliver positive results for CGH. (7) 2018 Feb 23.

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

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2016 Jun 28;154(3):245-53. The Spine Journal. Hotfiel T, Carl HD, Swoboda B, Heinrich M, Heiß R, Grim C, Engelhardt M. Current conservative treatment and management strategies of skeletal muscle injuries. Zeitschrift fur Orthopadie und Unfallchirurgie. Mayer JM, Ralph L, Look M, Erasala GN, Verna JL, Matheson LN, Mooney V.

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Chiropractor vs Physical Therapist: Which One Is Right For You?

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Chiropractors primarily use hands-on manipulation to bring the spine and other joints back into alignment. Beginning in 2016, the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) requires all entry-level physical therapy programs to switch to a DPT program.

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CEO of Spine Device Company Pleads Guilty to False Statements in Connection with Mandatory Reporting to CMS

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Pursuant to the Physician Payment Sunshine Act, device manufacturers, like SpineFrontier, are required to report any payments or transfers of value to physicians, including spine surgeons. 19, 2016, to the surgeon as a consulting payment, even though Chin knew that the surgeon had not performed actual consulting work for the payment.

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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. The heart is particularly affected by nerves originating from the cervical and thoracic spine. Meier T, et al.