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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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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 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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Tendinopathy Rehab and Metabolic Health: Why Loading Alone Isn’t Enough

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That means doing more than just assessing, treating, and prescribing exercises—it means providing world-class resources that help patients take control of their health. BMJ open sport & exercise medicine. 2018 May 1;124(5):1333-40. 💡 ChiroUp makes that easy. A systematic review. 2019 Dec 6;5(1).

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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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Superficial vs deep dry needling

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Two related articles followed in 2018. Chiropractic treatment plans integrating dry needling with manipulation and therapeutic exercise approaches seem particularly effective in optimizing patient care. DDN significantly affected functional rating index and range of motion. Sarrafzadeh, et al.,

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The chiropractic approach to cardiovascular health

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Chiropractic treatments typically involve spinal adjustments, soft tissue therapies, rehabilitative exercises and lifestyle counseling. DCs may design personalized exercise programs to improve cardiovascular fitness, flexibility and strength. Multiple Cause of Death 2018–2021. For more information, visit wholisticmatters.com.