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How Chiropractors Can Help Patients Conquer Headaches with SNAG Mobilizations

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1, 3-5) Spinal Manipulation for Headaches & Migraines While SNAGs are an effective tool, spinal manipulation remains a foundational treatment for headache patients. 8) Migraine Relief A meta-analysis found that spinal manipulation reduces migraine days by about two per month when combined with usual medical care. (9)

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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) Practical Application of Ice Therapy Types of cold therapy : Ice pack therapy, migraine ice cap, bagged ice, compressive cryotherapy devices, immersion ice bath therapy, or whole-body cryotherapy chambers. (11) 2019 Dec;8:1-8. J Clin Nurs.

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

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A study involving youth with chronic migraine headaches and co-occurring insomnia reported reduced headache days and insomnia symptoms after six CBT sessions held over six to 12 weeks, followed by another session one month later.