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Brachioradial Pruritus: The Neuropathic Itch Every DC Should Recognize

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2) Chiropractors routinely encounter patients with neuropathic itching, particularly conditions like brachioradial pruritus, as they often stem from cervical spine dysfunction and nerve irritation. Imaging studies, such as cervical X-rays or MRIs, are generally unnecessary but may help identify underlying cervical spine abnormalities (i.e.,

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How Chiropractors Can Help Patients Conquer Headaches with SNAG Mobilizations

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7) A major Spine Journal study found that SMT cuts symptomatic days in half , with a linear dose-response for improvement. (8) At the same time, imagine elongating your spine by “growing taller” through the top of your head. 2019 Apr;31(4):376-381. 6) 6-8 SMT sessions deliver positive results for CGH. (7) J Phys Ther Sci.2019

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Chiropractic Treatment of Shoulder Pain and Weakness

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Test Description: The patient is instructed to reach behind their back and slide their extended thumb as high up the spine as possible. 2019) found that both operative and nonoperative groups reported improved pain and functional outcome scores. (3) However, research by Jones et al. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 2020 Jul 7.

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Chronic Pain in the US: A call to action for DCs

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According to a recent report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 24% of adults experienced chronic pain in 2023, a significant increase from 2019. We see the entrepreneur whos pushing through pain to keep their business running but knows theyre running on empty. 24% of US adults experienced chronic pain in 2023.

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

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2019 Dec;8:1-8. The Spine Journal. Gianola S, Castellini G, Andreano A, Corbetta D, Frigerio P, Pecoraro V, Redaelli V, Tettamanti A, Turolla A, Moja L, Valsecchi MG. Effectiveness of treatments for acute and sub-acute mechanical non-specific low back pain: protocol for a systematic review and network meta-analysis. Systematic reviews.

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Back Pain Statistics by the Numbers

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Our friendly and knowledgeable chiropractors at Petrak Family Chiropractic define back pain as pain that occurs anywhere along the four regions of your spine, which run from the base of your skull to your tailbone. 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

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10 Most recently, a systematic review with meta-analysis evaluated the literature regarding the effects of DDN versus SND on spine-related pain. 2019:31(1):9-23. 2019:27(3):128-140. Still, these changes were more significant in patients treated with DDN, especially in extended follow-up periods at 15 days post-treatment.