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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) 26) Studies indicate that heat therapy provides short-term relief from pain and disability. (22-26) J Clin Nurs.

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Meet the huge demand for weight loss with all-natural GLP-1 products

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Excess weight can lead to misalignment of the spine, increased pressure on vertebral discs and chronic pain conditions. This can cause the spine to curve excessively, leading to conditions such as lordosis (swayback) or kyphosis (hunchback). Association between obesity and functional status in patients with spine disease.

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Stryker completes acquisition of Vertos Medical, Inc., expanding interventional pain management solutions

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01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Stryker (NYSE: SYK) announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Vertos Medical Inc., a leader in interventional pain management solutions for chronic lower back pain caused by lumbar spinal stenosis. Portage, Michigan, Oct.

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Ensure patient compliance with radiology

Chiropractic Economics

DCs can use another imaging device, the computerized foot scanner, to scan for imbalances that contribute to problems in the foot/ankle, knees, hips and lower back. The foot scan can be compared to the X-ray findings of the extremities and spine for further biomechanical evaluation. Accessed August 7, 2024.

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The benefits of CBD for pain management

Chiropractic Economics

Research supporting CBD for pain management Manage pain: One of the primary reasons patients seek chiropractic care is to alleviate acute and chronic pain in order to improve quality of life. Traditional chiropractic adjustments aim to realign the spine and improve nervous system function, thereby reducing pain.

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Stryker announces definitive agreement to acquire Vertos Medical, Inc., expanding interventional pain management solutions

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22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Stryker (NYSE: SYK), a global leader in medical technologies, announced today a definitive agreement to acquire Vertos Medical Inc., a privately held company providing a minimally invasive solution for treating chronic lower back pain caused by lumbar spinal stenosis.

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Dallas Neurosurgical & Spine Doctors Provide Tips to Take the “Pain” out of National Pain Awareness Month

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PLANO, TEXAS, September 18, 2024 – OrthosSpineNews – September is National Pain Awareness Month – an ideal time to explore causes and treatment methods for back pain, which is widely reported as one of the world’s most common medical conditions.