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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. Mechanisms and efficacy of heat and cold therapies for musculoskeletal injury.

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Brachioradial Pruritus: The Neuropathic Itch Every DC Should Recognize

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9,24) To learn more about the physiology of ice and how it helps suppress nerve function, check out our recent chiropractic blog on Heat vs. Cold Therapy: Which is Best for Musculoskeletal Injuries, or the corresponding chiropractic podcast on Heat vs Cold Therapy for Chiropractic Injury Recovery. 2019 Jun 21;10:1303. 2021 Mar;9(5).

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Chiropractic Treatment of Shoulder Pain and Weakness

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Orthopedic testing helps isolate specific musculoskeletal tissues, sometimes eliciting pain, weakness, or a combination of both. 2019) found that both operative and nonoperative groups reported improved pain and functional outcome scores. (3) Shoulder pain and weakness are common symptoms in patients seeking chiropractic care.

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Magnesium Glycinate can correct magnesium deficiency—and make your patients feel much better

Chiropractic Economics

A 2019 study published in the journal Nutrients 3 found magnesium glycinate absorbed more efficiently than other varieties whether subjects had fasted or not, taking 37 minutes to release 80% of its magnesium supply, with 100% released in less than two hours after administration. Accessed June 20, 2025. Cleveland Clinic Health Essentials.

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HSS Presents Innovative Research Aimed at Faster Recovery After Knee Surgery at AAOS Annual Meeting

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However, a new study of almost 18,000 patients from 2019 to 2023 found that prolonged tourniquet use was linked to increased pain, higher opioid use, and a longer recovery. About HSS HSS is the worlds leading academic medical center focused on musculoskeletal health. At its core is Hospital for Special Surgery, nationally ranked No.

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Back Pain Statistics by the Numbers

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According to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), “Back pain is one of the most common medical problems in the United States.” Adults, 2019.” Here are a few of the most fascinating back pain statistics their study revealed: In 2019, 39.0%

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Superficial vs deep dry needling

Chiropractic Economics

This allows you to incorporate DDN into your treatment plans for musculoskeletal dysfunction and myofascial pain, where deeper lesions may result in more advantageous outcomes. 2019:31(1):9-23. 2019:27(3):128-140. Carefully weigh the decision between SDN and DDN when safety is a concern. Researchgate.net. Accessed April 7, 2025.