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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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When treating musculoskeletal injuries, chiropractors often face the key question of when to use heat vs ice therapy. When to Use Ice vs Heat for Musculoskeletal Injuries Heat and cold therapy both play valuable roles in managing pain and promoting healing. 1-3) Migraine Headaches : Using ice for migraines can provide relief. (5-7)

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Superficial vs deep dry needling

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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

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For DCs, whose focus is primarily on musculoskeletal health, spinal care and overall wellness, this shift offers opportunities to enhance their patients outcomes through noninvasive and holistic treatment options. Federal and state regulations The 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp-derived CBD products containing less than 0.3%

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Sleep issues and musculoskeletal pain: A two-way street with numerous influences

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It also explores other factors influencing both sleep and pain, such as mood and affect, as well as potential dual treatment options, including medication and psychotherapy. Sleep difficulties and musculoskeletal pain often go hand in hand. Here’s what they’ve found.

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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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6 Key ChiroUp Condition Reference Updates to Enhance Your Success

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Typically Negative Tests An essential aspect of accurately diagnosing musculoskeletal pain involves ruling out alternate sources of pathology. Treatment of muscle-related diagnoses like suboccipital headaches should take considerably less time to resolve than chronic tendinopathy of the rotator cuff. 2018 Nov 16;6(3):260-266.