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

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Cold therapy has proven to be most beneficial for controlling excessive swelling within the first 6-12 hours post-injury. (1-3) 7) Acute Rheumatologic Flare-Ups : While there is no research consensus, ice therapy is generally considered beneficial for reducing inflammation in acute rheumatologic flare-ups, particularly in cases of gout. (8-9,38)

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How Chiropractors Can Help Patients Conquer Headaches with SNAG Mobilizations

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A 2025 network meta-analysis of over 1,200 patients confirmed that SNAG mobilizations (sustained natural apophyseal glides) are among the most effective conservative treatments for cervicogenic headaches (CGH). (1) Simplify Your Treatment Plans with ChiroUp When it comes to headaches, chiropractors have powerful tools at their disposal.

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Heat or Ice AFTER Manual Therapy: Revisiting the Evidence for Optimal Recovery

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For this blog, I will focus on using heat or ice after manual therapy. A follow-up discussion will include the use of these treatments before manual therapy. Should I ICE After Treatment? Should I HEAT After Treatment? Clinical guidelines for low back pain notably endorse superficial heat as an effective therapy.

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

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We found that limiting tourniquet use was associated with slightly lower rates of opioid use to control pain after surgery and a quicker ability to complete physical therapy and leave the hospital, said Brian P. The study included more than 23,000 people who had TKA at HSS between 2017 and 2021.

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Overture Orthopaedics Announces Full Commercial Launch of the OvertureTi Knee Resurfacing System® to Treat Early Osteoarthritis and Cartilage Defects

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A 2021 study on chondral lesions of the knee in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery by Dekker et al., A 2021 study on chondral lesions of the knee in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery by Dekker et al., According to a study by McCormick et al. We are also preserving the soft tissues around the knee,” said Kristofer J.

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Top 7 Things Chiropractors Need to Know About Back Mice (Episacral Lipomas)

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As a chiropractor, you’ve likely encountered patients with persistent mechanical low back pain that defies conventional treatments. These small, tender nodules can significantly impact your patients’ well-being, yet many healthcare professionals are unaware of their presence and potential treatments. What is an Episacral Lipoma?

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Time to start thinking big: The 27th Annual Salary and Expense Survey

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“Black Americans were as likely as White Americans to access occupational therapy or physical therapy but half as likely to access chiropractic care,” noted a Boston Medical Center press release about the study. About 86% reported patient treatment as their major source of income, which is more than in 2023. ALLISON M.