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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. 2018 Jan 1;98(1).

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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) 2018 Aug 1;57:107-13. Clinical Biomechanics.

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ACA Sports Council’s Sports Chiropractor of the Year chosen

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His expertise in sports injury management and corrective exercise has made him a trusted resource for elite athletes competing at the highest levels. He holds an International Certificate in Sports Chiropractic (ICSC) and has represented chiropractic care at global events, including the World Sports Games and USA Gymnastics Olympic Trials.

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Expand the scope of chiropractic care

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Traditional chiropractic care centers on spinal manipulation and adjustments, but over the years, practitioners have expanded their scope to include other forms of care such as nutritional counseling, exercise rehabilitation and stress management. THC at the federal level.

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Chiropractic Treatment of Cervicogenic Headaches

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3-5) Treatment Approach 3: Therapeutic Exercises for Cervicogenic Headache Management Research by Becher et al. 2023) suggests that therapeutic exercises play a crucial role in achieving clinically relevant reductions in headache intensity and frequency and disability for cervicogenic headache patients. Published 2018 Oct 17.

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4 Simple Steps for Strained Hamstring Rehab

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proposed a rehab strengthening program to emphasize lengthening exercises compared to a conventional rehab approach. The Glider The final exercise is the glider, performed every 3rd day for 3 sets of 4 reps. Continuing the glider exercise is an excellent option to train this muscle contraction. 2019 Feb 26:bjsports-2018.

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Top 7 Things Chiropractors Need to Know About Back Mice (Episacral Lipomas)

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Symptoms may improve with light exercise, heat, or compression. (2) 2018 Jan;47:137-40. Symptoms may include referred pain to the gluteal area, hip, thigh, or even the abdomen and groin. Symptoms may be exacerbated by trunk movements, such as transitioning from a bed or chair, and by weather changes. Global Spine Journal.