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How Chiropractors Can Help Patients Conquer Headaches with SNAG Mobilizations

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Headaches remain one of the most common reasons patients seek chiropractic care, and research continues to show that chiropractors play a key role in relieving them. Why SNAGs Matter for Cervicogenic Headaches SNAG is a manual therapy technique developed by Brian Mulligan to improve cervical mobility and decrease pain. (2)

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

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1-3) Migraine Headaches : Using ice for migraines can provide relief. (5-7) Pre-Workout : Applying heat before exercise can enhance physical function, range of motion, and flexibility, reducing the risk of muscle strain or stiffness. 2018 Aug 1;57:107-13. Cold vs. heat after exercise—is there a clear winner for muscle soreness.

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Superficial vs deep dry needling

Chiropractic Economics

looked at both dry needling methods for addressing cervicogenic headaches. Both approaches reduced headache index and trigger point tenderness. Two related articles followed in 2018. Curr Pain Headache Rep. A 2002 article by Peter Baldry brought to the forefront discussion of the difference between SDN and DDN.

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Expand the scope of chiropractic care

Chiropractic Economics

DCs are trained to diagnose and treat a variety of conditions related to musculoskeletal health, including back pain, sciatica, headaches and neck pain. Federal and state regulations The 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp-derived CBD products containing less than 0.3% THC at the federal level.

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Chiropractic Treatment of Cervicogenic Headaches

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Recent studies have highlighted the importance of assessing and treating suboccipital muscles in patients suffering from headaches. This blog aims to guide chiropractors through the significance of suboccipital muscles in headache treatment and outlines four essential treatments for addressing these issues. 1) Tavakkoli et al.

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The ROOTS of a Play Based Approach

First Principles of Movement

Pain is still the main reason people seek medical care (3 of the top 10 including osteoarthritis, headaches and back pain) and chronic pain conditions comprise 3 of the top 4 conditions for years lost to disability (including back pain, neck pain and musculoskeletal disorders).

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The top 6 common myths about chiropractic treatment

Canadian Chiropractic Association

Originally published April 2018 Many Canadians are curious about the role that chiropractors play in the healthcare system, and what benefit chiropractic care may have to their health. Evidence-based guidelines for the chiropractic treatment of adults with headache. Descarreaux, M., Duranleau, M., Marcoux, H., Haldeman, S., Carroll, L.,