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Brachioradial Pruritus: The Neuropathic Itch Every DC Should Recognize

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Conservative options include cervical manipulation, manual therapy, traction, modalities, and therapeutic exercise. Fast Fact Limit nerve irritation, including underlying postural stressors Arm & neck exercises for brachioradial pruritis can help alleviate symptoms and improve function and mobility. 2022 Sep 14;5(3):e39863.

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Top bio hacks for longevity and optimal aging

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Resistance exercises like squats, deadlifts and presses stimulate muscle protein synthesis and enhance bone density. Exercise performed at 60-70% of your maximum heart rate, e.g., brisk walking or light jogging, improves mitochondrial efficiency. Both forms of exercise reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.

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

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Recent evidence has led practitioners to shift from RICE to the PEACE & LOVE approach, which emphasizes early protection, elevation, avoiding antiinflammatories, compression, and education, followed by (controlled) loading, optimism, vascularization, and exercises. (2) Epub 2022 May 20. 2022 Jan 1;56(1):41-50. J Clin Nurs.

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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. Published 2022 Feb 18. 2022;6(3):495-499.

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What’s your back age? Take the Back Health Calculator Test

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2 The assessments Comprising five simple exercises which can be done at home, The Back Health Calculator guides the user through the exercises and shares a back health age, as well as guidance on whether your back falls within health brackets denoted by the colors green, amber or red.

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Chiropractic Care to Treat & Prevent Sports Injuries

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Following this record low, sports and recreational injuries increased 20% in 2021, 12% in 2022, and 2% in 2023. Sports and exercise are essential in maintaining well-rounded health, but they come with inherent risks. In 2023, 3.7 How do sports injuries happen?

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7 New Research Findings Every DC Needs to Know About Rotator Cuff Injuries

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9-11) This year's research again confirms that a multimodal approachincluding exercise, manual therapy, and other targeted treatmentsdelivers the best outcomes for pain relief and functional improvement. Research In Action: Want video tutorials for all of the top rotator cuff treatments, rotator cuff tests, and rotator cuff exercises?