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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. Mechanisms and efficacy of heat and cold therapies for musculoskeletal injury.

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Brachioradial Pruritus: The Neuropathic Itch Every DC Should Recognize

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9,24) To learn more about the physiology of ice and how it helps suppress nerve function, check out our recent chiropractic blog on Heat vs. Cold Therapy: Which is Best for Musculoskeletal Injuries, or the corresponding chiropractic podcast on Heat vs Cold Therapy for Chiropractic Injury Recovery. 2022 Sep 14;5(3):e39863. 2022 Sep 12.

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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. Published 2022 Feb 18. Shoulder pain and weakness are common symptoms in patients seeking chiropractic care. These symptoms can occur individually or in combination. 2022;6(3):495-499. doi:10.1016/j.jseint.2022.01.011

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Magnesium Glycinate can correct magnesium deficiency—and make your patients feel much better

Chiropractic Economics

Magnesium Glycinate 500 mg from Dee Cee Laboratories is a smart foundational supplement that supports nervous system balance, musculoskeletal health and whole-patient resilience. Published October 5, 2022. Usual nutrient intake from food and beverages, by gender and age, What We Eat in America, NHANES 2013-2016; 2019. Cleveland Clinic.

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Help patients bridge the financial gap to complementary care

Chiropractic Economics

While chiropractic adjustment primarily focuses on the musculoskeletal system, consumers recognize how it can affect other areas. In fact, data compiled from 2002, 2012 and 2022 showed a surge in patient adoption of complementary health approaches with the use of these therapies, including chiropractic care, having nearly doubled nationally.

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

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Top Rotator Cuff Injury Test The accuracy of diagnostic tests for rotator cuff injuries varies, but a BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders systematic review quantified the reliability of several common assessments. 2022 Dec 6. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders. Musculoskeletal Care. Zeitschrift fr Orthopdie und Unfallchirurgie.

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Back Pain Statistics by the Numbers

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According to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), “Back pain is one of the most common medical problems in the United States.” One of the most alarming back pain statistics comes from a 2022 survey by Statista Research Department , which revealed that “70 percent of U.S.