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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. 2023 Aug 1;112(2):84-7.

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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) 2023 Jun;32(11-12):2455-2465. 2023 Feb;12(1):93-110.

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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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Optimize athletic performance through kinetic chain integration

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Chiropractic adjustments, combined with muscle activation exercises and foot function corrections, can help restore your patient’s proper biomechanics and enhance performance. Functional rehabilitation: Exercises restore balance, strength and proprioception. Routledge;2023. Learn more at footlevelers.com. Mosby;1997.

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Eagle Syndrome: A Chiropractic Perspective

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Case Reports and Clinical Observations A 2023 case report detailed a chiropractic patient with Eagle Syndrome who experienced significant symptom relief through conservative care. The treatment included gentle cervical mobilization, soft tissue therapy, and postural correction exercises. Updated 2023 Jul 29]. Eagle Syndrome.

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5 Time-Saving Hacks Every Chiropractor Needs to Do

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Patient education is essential for excellent outcomes, but you probably explained proper posture or home exercises way too many times last week. Set up a system that sends patients customized educational content, like: Follow-up emails with exercise videos and condition-specific resources. 2023 Apr 6:1-8. Get Started.

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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. In 2023, 3.7 Sports and exercise are essential in maintaining well-rounded health, but they come with inherent risks. How do sports injuries happen?