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The body’s own cannabinoid system for healing

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2 These receptors are involved in modulating the release of neurotransmitters, thereby influencing pain perception, inflammation and overall homeostasis. The ECS and pain management One of the most well-documented functions of the ECS is its role in modulating pain. Accessed September 6, 2024. Accessed September 6, 2024.

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Chiropractic research trends and current hotspots

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Their findings were published in Complementary Therapies in Medicine in June 2024, and here’s what they found. Fast forward to 2015 to today and the top trending keywords include quality of life, musculoskeletal pain , chronic pain, and skills. This suggests that these topic areas are some of the current hotspots.

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Laser therapy: A proven solution for pain management

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This natural, non-invasive therapy can be particularly effective for treating arthritis and chronic pain, offering a promising alternative to traditional methods, such as medication and or surgery. 2024:54(9):575-CPC78. Accessed October 2024. Reference Mehta SP, et al. Distal radius fracture rehabilitation. JOSPT website.

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

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2,3) However, a critical review published in the October 2024 British Medical Journal found no conclusive evidence from human studies that cryotherapy effectively limits secondary injury or promotes tissue regeneration. (4) 2024 Oct 1;58(20):1215-23. Use of cryotherapy for managing chronic pain: an evidence-based narrative.

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Northeast College honors veterans with free health screenings

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While there, Northeast College clerks, led by Hopkins, discussed ways to manage chronic pain and the comorbidity of mental health illness. “As As healthcare providers, we discussed proper soft tissue mobilization and stretching techniques to help veterans with their pain,” Hopkins said. “We

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

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Combining [manual therapy] with exercise had significant advantages over exercise alone, as combined therapy contributed to both pain reduction and functional enhancement (12) Techniques like Mobilization with Movement (MWM) are particularly effective in improving range of motion and reducing pain (13). 2024 Apr;8(4):2300331.

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PCP Referrals to Chiropractors: What the Top Clinics Are Doing Differently

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2024 Sep 24;13(19):5668. Primary care physicians, acupuncture and chiropractic clinicians, and chronic pain patients: a qualitative analysis of communication and care coordination patterns. Trager RJ, Bejarano G, Perfecto RP, Blackwood ER, Goertz CM. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2021 Oct 1;44(8):637-51. 2015 Dec;16:1-1.