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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. Conservative options include cervical manipulation, manual therapy, traction, modalities, and therapeutic exercise. PMID: 29083620.

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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. Pre-Workout : Applying heat before exercise can enhance physical function, range of motion, and flexibility, reducing the risk of muscle strain or stiffness. 2020 Apr 1;122(3):151511. Acta Histochemica.

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ACA Sports Council’s Sports Chiropractor of the Year chosen

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The American Chiropractic Association Sports Council (ACASC) recently honored Scott Mooring, DC, CCSP, ICSC, as Sports Chiropractor of the Year, celebrating his exceptional contributions to sports chiropractic and his dedication to advancing the profession. In addition to his clinical practice, Mooring is a mentor and educator.

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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. In such cases, simple rehabilitation exercises are essential. 2020 Jul 7. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery.

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Optimize athletic performance through kinetic chain integration

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Chiropractic adjustments, combined with muscle activation exercises and foot function corrections, can help restore your patient’s proper biomechanics and enhance performance. Functional rehabilitation: Exercises restore balance, strength and proprioception. This misalignment reduces push-off power and can lead to chronic knee pain.

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A comprehensive guide to attaining spinal stability

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DCs play a pivotal role in assessing and enhancing spinal stability through manual therapies, corrective exercises and patient education. Example: Planks, bird-dog exercises. Sensorimotor integration (proprioception) exercises are imperative for all successful rehab programs that aim to stabilize the spine. Bosu ball).

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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. Most Common Causes of Back Pain ​ Fitness level : back pain is more common in those who don’t exercise very often.