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

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Understanding the benefits of ice and heat therapy can significantly impact a patient's healing journey. 2,18) When using an ice pack, patients may progressively feel cold, followed by burning, aching, and finally numbness (CBAN). Such strategies can not only enhance patient comfort but also promote long-term healing.

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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. 9) Neuropathic itch is more common in patients with systemic triggers like sensory polyneuropathy (e.g.,

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

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1-3) When To Use ICE Therapy In a neck pain trial, patients received cervical mobilizations with cryotherapy; after 5 weeks, pain and disability improved significantly. Still, exceptions exist based on individual patient responses. When To Use HEAT Therapy Heat is commonly recommended for chronic or subacute musculoskeletal pain.

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Top bio hacks for longevity and optimal aging

Chiropractic Economics

Including advice like this in patient care places you at the cutting edge of well care, not disease care. Rooted in science, these bio hacks can be customized to fit individual preferences and schedules, empowering you and your patients to live longer and healthier lives. November 2017. References All accessed October 29, 2024.

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F4CP President Sherry McAllister to receive Beatrice B. Hagen Award

Chiropractic Economics

Past Hagen Award winners include Kristina Petrocco-Napuli, DC, MS, DHPE (23), FICC, FACC (2024) ; Claire Johnson, DC, MSEd, PhD, DACBSP, FICC (2023); Christine Goertz, DC, PhD (2021); Jean Moss, DC, MBA (2018); Michelle Maiers, DC, MPH, PhD (2017); Sharon Valone, DC, FICCP (2016); and Donna Mannello, DC (87) (2015).

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Chiropractic Keywords: A Detailed Guide to Get Started

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But even if you’re great at chiropractic adjustments and keeping patients moving, your website still needs the right push to show up at the top of online searches. Patients want quick, clear results, and they usually choose a clinic they see first on the search results page. Think of a patient who wakes up with a stiff neck.

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Stopain Clinical to dispense more than 10 million pain relief gel sample packets annually

Chiropractic Economics

By distributing Stopain Clinical samples through industrial first aid programs, patients who may not have considered chiropractic treatment will be directed toward professionals who can address the root cause of their discomfort. I have been listed on the Stopain Clinical [Clinic] Locator since its inception in 2017.