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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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1,4,5,9) Cervical spine conditions such as disc herniation, spondylosis, or chronic joint dysfunction hypersensitize these nerves, making them more likely to misfire. (12) 5,6,11) Clinicians should prioritize treating the underlying musculoskeletal issues rather than simply masking symptoms. 2023 Aug 1;112(2):84-7. 2023 Aug 18.

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The Benefits of Spinal Manipulation in 2025: Why HVLA Still Matters

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Defined by a rapid, controlled thrust that moves a joint just beyond its normal physiological range (without exceeding anatomical integrity), HVLA provides a host of therapeutic benefits. 2) Reduction of spinal fixation: The thrust can break adhesions in the joint capsule and surrounding connective tissue, restoring normal motion.

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Optimize athletic performance through kinetic chain integration

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The kinetic chain refers to the interrelated joints, muscles, ligaments and tendons that work in a coordinated manner to produce movement. Chiropractic care, focusing on spinal health, joint function and neuromuscular coordination, is critical in this process. Routledge;2023. Learn more at footlevelers.com. Mosby;1997.

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A comprehensive guide to attaining spinal stability

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Spinal stability is a cornerstone of musculoskeletal health and functional movement. Anatomy and biomechanics of spinal stability Stabilizing subsystems Passive subsystem Comprises vertebrae, intervertebral discs, ligaments and joint capsules. Provides structural support and acts as a passive restraint against excessive movement.

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HSS Presents Innovative Research Aimed at Faster Recovery After Knee Surgery at AAOS Annual Meeting

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However, a new study of almost 18,000 patients from 2019 to 2023 found that prolonged tourniquet use was linked to increased pain, higher opioid use, and a longer recovery. In arthrofibrosis, excessive scar tissue forms in and around a joint after an operation. It can lead to stiffness, pain and reduced range of motion in the joint.

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Ankle sprains as peripheral and central injuries

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A neuroplasticity-informed approach Ankle sprains are among the most frequent musculoskeletal injuries in the US With an estimated four million cases per year. DCs offer a holistic approach that emphasizes alignment, manual manipulation and proprioceptive re-education to optimize joint and neuromuscular function throughout the kinetic chain.