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

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2017 Mar 7;8:93. 2017 Apr 4;166(7):514-30. 2017 Jan 1;30(4):889-96. The Spine Journal. Singh DP, Barani Lonbani Z, Woodruff MA, Parker TJ, Steck R, Peake JM. Effects of topical icing on inflammation, angiogenesis, revascularization, and myofiber regeneration in skeletal muscle following contusion injury.

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Superficial vs deep dry needling

Chiropractic Economics

5 In 2017, Sedighi, et al., 10 Most recently, a systematic review with meta-analysis evaluated the literature regarding the effects of DDN versus SND on spine-related pain. How effective are superficial and deep lesions? A 2002 article by Peter Baldry brought to the forefront discussion of the difference between SDN and DDN.

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Summit Orthopedics Receives Shoulder Arthroplasty (Shoulder Joint Replacement) Certification by the Joint Commission, becoming the first ASC in Minnesota and the US to achieve the recognition

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The ambulatory surgery center has also received certifications in Spine Fusion and Advanced Total Hip and Knee Replacement, making it the first freestanding ASC in the country to receive all three designations WOODBURY, Minn., Summit Orthopedics is the first freestanding ASC in the country to receive all three designations.

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What To Do When You Slip and Fall on Ice

Petrak Family Chiropractic Center

Bureau of Labor Statistics , over 20,000 workplace injuries were reported in 2017 as a result of falling on ice. Even if you don’t experience immediate pain, subtle injuries to your spine, hips, or joints may develop over time. In fact, according to the U.S.

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Combating forward head carriage

Chiropractic Economics

Ideal posture, when viewed from the front, includes a vertical gravity line in the midline of the spine, with the ears, shoulders and hips aligning on the horizontal plane. Devices creating cervical spine extension and traction allow the patient to restore flexibility to the musculature of the cervical spine. October 2, 2017.

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Presentation at CFA Congress of Positive Results Obtained for SpineGuard’s New Ultrasound Technology

OrthoSpineNews

SpineGuard has entered in 2017 a collaboration with the ISIR (Institute of Intelligent Systems and Robotics) lab of Sorbonne University, CNRS and INSERM, for the application of DSG to surgical robots and the enhancement of their safety, accuracy, and autonomy.

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