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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. Understanding the benefits of ice and heat therapy can significantly impact a patient's healing journey. Such strategies can not only enhance patient comfort but also promote long-term healing.

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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. 9) Neuropathic itch is more common in patients with systemic triggers like sensory polyneuropathy (e.g.,

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Help patients bridge the financial gap to complementary care

Chiropractic Economics

The functional medicine approach The healthcare landscape is changing , and in recent years, the way patients seek out and prioritize the care they want has changed along with it. The number of patients using functional wellness to specifically address conditions causing chronic pain has risen from 42.3% in 2002 to 49.2%

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

Chiropractic Economics

As a doctor of chiropractic, you probably see the symptoms of magnesium deficiency every day: patients suffering from muscle cramps, fatigue, irritability, poor sleep and chronic tension. It is possible for patients to achieve ideal magnesium levels through diet. What is subclinical deficiency?

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Chiropractic Treatment of Shoulder Pain and Weakness

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Shoulder pain and weakness are common symptoms in patients seeking chiropractic care. Orthopedic testing helps isolate specific musculoskeletal tissues, sometimes eliciting pain, weakness, or a combination of both. How does shoulder weakness affect my patient’s prognosis? Should I Refer a Patient to an Orthopedist?

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

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Studies show that 63% of patients with rotator cuff tears had either smoked or had at least one condition affecting microcirculation. 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.

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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.