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Chiropractic Treatment of Shoulder Pain and Weakness

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When used together, these tests can help differentiate between simple rotator cuff irritation and a rotator cuff tear, ultimately influencing treatment decisions, rehabilitation exercises, and the duration of care. 2) Chiropractic Treatment for Shoulder Weakness A positive DIME test strongly suggests a full-thickness rotator cuff tear.

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Brachioradial Pruritus: The Neuropathic Itch Every DC Should Recognize

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Subscribers can access the full brachioradial pruritis protocol in the Condition Reference Library, now featuring nearly 200 conditions with detailed tools and tutorial videos for best-practice assessments, treatments, and management. Brachioradial pruritus: an etiologic review and treatment summary. Itch: Mechanisms and Treatment.

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

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8-9,38) Post-Knee Arthroplasty : Studies indicate that cold compression therapy after knee replacement surgery can improve outcomes, such as better pain relief, compared to other treatment methods. 22-26) and that combining heat therapy with other treatments may even improve muscle strength in chronic lower back pain. (27)

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Kevorkian named president of Life Chiropractic College West

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He served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Sherman College of Chiropractic from 2012 to 2018 and was President of the Board of Directors for the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association from 2012 to 2019. The new Bellevue campus also hosted a first-ever event, Nexus: A Midwest Chiropractic Conference , this spring.

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Texas Chiropractic College alumni serve on Paris Olympics medical team

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Chris Thomas, DC, a 2019 graduate of Texas Chiropractic College (TCC), and Asdrubal Lopez, DC, a 2010 TCC graduate, served on an elite medical team at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Olympics medical team served 140 athletes competing in Paris. “A lot of people are like, ‘well, is it hard working with athletes?’

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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. This is an opportunity to educate women about chiropractic care, offering them a path to better function and quality of life without invasive treatments or medications.

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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.