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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. In 2023, 3.7 Chiropractors, as joint, muscle and nervous system experts, can help prevent and manage sports-related injuries. How do sports injuries happen? Click here to find a chiropractor near you 1.

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Brachioradial Pruritus: The Neuropathic Itch Every DC Should Recognize

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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. 2023 Aug 1;112(2):84-7. 2023 Aug 18. 2024 Aug 30;6(3):171.

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

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Reduction in Fear-Avoidance Behavior: Pain relief from HVLA adjustments can encourage patients to move more freely, preventing chronic pain syndromes. Chinonso Vincent Nweke (2023). The psychological aspect of being a chiropractor is sometimes just as important as the physical aspect of treatment.

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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. 2023 Jun;32(11-12):2455-2465. 2023 Feb;12(1):93-110. Some studies recommend starting with ice and then switching to heat. (30) J Clin Nurs.

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Chronic Pain in the US: A call to action for DCs

Chiropractic Economics

24% of US adults experienced chronic pain in 2023. According to a recent report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 24% of adults experienced chronic pain in 2023, a significant increase from 2019. Focus on prevention. Host workshops, write blogs and share patient success stories.

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Support female patients through every life stage with Dee Cee Labs’ Vitamins D3 + K2

Chiropractic Economics

A research review in 2023 , published in the journal Diseases, analyzed the outcome of 26 relevant clinical trials and concluded vitamin D3 supplementation, paired with supplemental calcium, significantly improved BMD in postmenopausal women.

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Aledade expands Humana value-based care

Chiropractic Economics

It recognizes the challenges that health centers must address to provide high-quality, preventive care to high needs populations and demonstrates our commitment to addressing health care disparities. In 2023, all eight of Aledade’s Accountable Care Organizations that were exclusively made up of health centers earned shared savings.

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