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

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2,4) Consequently, ice is now considered best for short-term pain management rather than a primary strategy for ongoing recovery from musculoskeletal injuries. Physical medicine techniques in pain management. Practical management of pain. 2018 Aug 1;57:107-13. Behrens BJ, Beinert H. Philadelphia: F.

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New Findings Underscore Safety and Efficiency of Artificial Disc Replacement in the Outpatient Setting

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Girdler, MD (DISC Surgery Center) summarized data from 1,684 cervical artificial discs implanted into 1,043 patients between 2018 and 2024. About the DISC Surgery Centers The DISC Surgery Centers are known for high-quality, minimally invasive spine surgery, interventional pain management, orthopedics and sports medicine.

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Superficial vs deep dry needling

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Two related articles followed in 2018. evaluated the effects of SDN and DDN on pain and muscle thickness in subjects with upper trapezius myofascial pain syndrome. They found both techniques induced significant short-term changes in pain as measured by VAS. It can also be combined with needle manipulation.

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Expand the scope of chiropractic care

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While CBD has become increasingly popular in healthcare for its therapeutic properties, THC is still used for more intense pain relief, particularly in conditions like cancer or severe muscle spasms. Therapeutic benefits of CBD and THC Pain management. Both CBD and THC have demonstrated analgesic properties.

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The benefits of CBD for pain management

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The acceptance of CBD for pain management is taking hold in chiropractic. As a result, many DCs are continually exploring complementary therapies, such as the use of CBD for pain management, that align with this philosophy. for example, the 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp-derived CBD with less than 0.3% In the U.S.,

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Cannabinoids may help reduce musculoskeletal pain when used short-term

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However, nabiximols were also associated with more adverse effects when used for pain management. A different 2020 review , this one involving only orthopedic patients, also reported significant chronic pain reduction with cannabinoids compared to placebo.

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

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Some survey respondents (11%) believe that pain management anesthetic or steroid injections are appropriate for treating episacral lipomas, a view supported by limited research. (1) 2018 Jan;47:137-40. Global Spine Journal. 2016 Apr;6(1_suppl):s-0036. Tiegs-Heiden CA, Murthy NS, Glazebrook KN, Skinner JA. Skeletal Radiology.