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

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Recent evidence has led practitioners to shift from RICE to the PEACE & LOVE approach, which emphasizes early protection, elevation, avoiding antiinflammatories, compression, and education, followed by (controlled) loading, optimism, vascularization, and exercises. (2) 2017 Mar 7;8:93. 2017 Apr 4;166(7):514-30.

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Brachioradial Pruritus: The Neuropathic Itch Every DC Should Recognize

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Conservative options include cervical manipulation, manual therapy, traction, modalities, and therapeutic exercise. Fast Fact Limit nerve irritation, including underlying postural stressors Arm & neck exercises for brachioradial pruritis can help alleviate symptoms and improve function and mobility. 2017 Mar;30(2) Link 27.

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Top bio hacks for longevity and optimal aging

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Resistance exercises like squats, deadlifts and presses stimulate muscle protein synthesis and enhance bone density. Exercise performed at 60-70% of your maximum heart rate, e.g., brisk walking or light jogging, improves mitochondrial efficiency. Both forms of exercise reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.

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Enhance exercise performance with infrared therapy

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That’s because “Overwhelming evidence exists that lifelong exercise is associated with a longer healthspan, delaying the onset of 40 chronic conditions/diseases.” When it comes to exercising, everyone shares these same two goals: to enhance exercise performance and to shorten post-exercise recovery time.

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Heat or Ice AFTER Manual Therapy: Revisiting the Evidence for Optimal Recovery

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Notably, cryotherapy plus mobilization produced greater reductions in neck pain and disability than a similar program that added stretching exercises. (4) 5) Evidence suggests that applying ice after manual therapy can significantly enhance outcomes, especially in active inflammation cases. International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy.

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The Role of HRV: Tackling Millennial Stress

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It’s also an invaluable tool for tracking recovery, especially post-exercise. It gives them insight into their health that they’ve likely never had before and helps them understand that recovery is just as important as exercise itself. HRV in Recovery: The Key to Performance HRV isn’t just about measuring stress.

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Chiropractic Table Talk for Enhanced Patient Engagement and Retention

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Encouraging Patients to Take an Active Role Empower patients to take an active role in their health by providing them with resources such as exercises, lifestyle recommendations, or wellness tips that complement their chiropractic care.