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

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22) When to Use Heat Therapy Lower Back Pain : Heat therapy is recommended for managing non-specific low back pain in acute, sub-acute, and chronic phases. Clinical practice guidelines from the Annals of Internal Medicine support heat therapy for reducing pain and improving function across these stages. (26)

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Help patients bridge the financial gap to complementary care

Chiropractic Economics

The number of patients using functional wellness to specifically address conditions causing chronic pain has risen from 42.3% Given the majority of US adults experience lower back pain and one in five US adults have arthritis , the shift in patient interest and demand for more complementary care is understandable.

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Back Pain Statistics by the Numbers

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Another fascinating study, this one conducted by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington’s School of Medicine, revealed the following eye-opening back pain statistics: In 2020, 619 million people suffered from lower back pain globally.

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Do your chiropractic clinical assessments need an updated?

Chiropractic Economics

For instance, a 2022 study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found the ability to complete a simple 10-second one-legged stance test was a predictor of all-cause mortality​. Balance testing in action: A case study Consider the case of a 68-year-old patient who comes to your clinic complaining of chronic lower back pain.

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Personalized Care at Chiropractic in Near Me

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According to a 2022 study published in the Journal of Urban Health, proximity to care increases adherence to treatment plans by up to 28%. Data published in the Journal of Patient Experience (2022) indicates that treatment plans crafted with active patient involvement improve recovery rates by nearly 30%.

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Do your chiropractic clinical assessments need an update?

Chiropractic Economics

For instance, a 2022 study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found the ability to complete a simple 10-second one-legged stance test was a predictor of all-cause mortality​. Balance testing in action: A case study Consider the case of a 68-year-old patient who comes to your clinic complaining of chronic lower back pain.

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The benefits of CBD for pain management

Chiropractic Economics

Examples of using CBD in chiropractic care To illustrate the potential benefits of CBD in chiropractic care, consider the following indications: Chronic lower back pain John, a 45-year-old office worker, has been experiencing chronic lower back pain for several years. 2022:12(5):682. Haddad F, et al.