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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. However, their mechanisms and effects differ. References 1.

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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. 5,6,11) Clinicians should prioritize treating the underlying musculoskeletal issues rather than simply masking symptoms. PMID: 29083620.

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Optimize athletic performance through kinetic chain integration

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1 With their musculoskeletal health expertise, DCs are uniquely positioned to assess and optimize the kinetic chain through spinal and extremity adjustments, soft tissue therapy and lower extremity biomechanical assessment. Disruptions within this chain can lead to inefficiency, decreased performance and increased risk of injury.

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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. Chiropractors can counsel their patients accordingly, presenting both treatment paths as legitimate choices, depending on individual circumstances. 2020 Jul 7. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery.

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A comprehensive guide to attaining spinal stability

Chiropractic Economics

Spinal stability is a cornerstone of musculoskeletal health and functional movement. As experts in musculoskeletal health, DCs are uniquely positioned to address spinal instability through manual therapies, exercise prescription and the implementation of extrinsic assistance, such as custom flexible orthotics and patient education.

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The difference between biodentical and pharmaceutical hormones

Chiropractic Economics

Why chiropractors should be in the know about pharmaceutical hormones Here’s the bottom line: Our patients are already taking hormones, or they’re considering it. That includes the musculoskeletal system we work so closely with. Monitoring must be ongoing. Hormone therapy is not “set it and forget it.”

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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. One statistic reveals how many Americans visit a chiropractor per year: 35 million! By 2050, the research projects a 36.4%