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Brachioradial Pruritus: The Neuropathic Itch Every DC Should Recognize

ChiroUp

Brachioradial pruritis exercises could include: Radial Nerve Floss Median Nerve Floss Cervical Retractions Pectoral Stretch ADL home advice for brachioradial pruritis: Prevent Sun-Induced Flares : Use SPF 30+ sunscreen and wear protective clothing to minimize flare-ups. 2022 Sep 14;5(3):e39863. 2022 Feb;14(2). 2022 Sep 12.

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Chiropractic Care to Treat & Prevent Sports Injuries

Canadian Chiropractic Association

Following this record low, sports and recreational injuries increased 20% in 2021, 12% in 2022, and 2% in 2023. Chiropractors, as joint, muscle and nervous system experts, can help prevent and manage sports-related injuries. In 2023, 3.7 How do sports injuries happen? Click here to find a chiropractor near you 1.

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

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Research has shown that using low-level heat therapy a few hours before intense exercise provides pain relief and improves movement, helping to prevent muscular damage during activity. Epub 2022 May 20. 2022 Jan 1;56(1):41-50. Some studies recommend starting with ice and then switching to heat. (30) J Clin Nurs. PMID: 35596276.

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This super-powered probiotic targets gut health and supports mental well-being

Chiropractic Economics

according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Lactobacillus acidophilus on its own can enhance intestinal barrier integrity and reduce gut permeability, according to a 2022 article in Frontiers in Immunology. What if a probiotic helped balance the gut microbiome and could actually improve mood?

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Help patients bridge the financial gap to complementary care

Chiropractic Economics

More and more, healthcare practitioners have observed patients asking for care that focuses on proactive, preventive options to treat the whole personan approach widely recognized today as functional medicine. The number of patients using functional wellness to specifically address conditions causing chronic pain has risen from 42.3%

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Do your chiropractic clinical assessments need an updated?

Chiropractic Economics

Today, we must ask ourselves: Are we doing enough to prevent falls and improve quality of life for our middle-aged and elderly patients? These alarming statistics underscore the need for DCs to play a proactive role in fall prevention. Recent studies have shown a strong correlation between balance abilities and overall mortality.

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6 High-Performing Sports PT Websites That Drive Results

Practice Promotions

APEX Physical Therapy APEX Physical Therapy gets straight to the point: helping athletes recover faster, train smarter, and prevent injuries. Finally: Since joining Practice Promotions in 2023, Apex PT’s patient visits have gone from 5015 (2022) to 6061 (2024).