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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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Chiropractic research trends and current hotspots

Chiropractic Economics

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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Brachioradial Pruritus: The Neuropathic Itch Every DC Should Recognize

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9,24) To learn more about the physiology of ice and how it helps suppress nerve function, check out our recent chiropractic blog on Heat vs. Cold Therapy: Which is Best for Musculoskeletal Injuries, or the corresponding chiropractic podcast on Heat vs Cold Therapy for Chiropractic Injury Recovery. 2024 Oct 17:1-1. 2024 Aug 30;6(3):171.

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The body’s own cannabinoid system for healing

Chiropractic Economics

Chronic pain is a significant concern in chiropractic practice, often stemming from conditions such as musculoskeletal disorders, nerve impingement and inflammation. Accessed September 6, 2024. Accessed September 6, 2024. Accessed September 6, 2024. Accessed September 6, 2024. Accessed September 6, 2024.

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Treating cervicogenic headaches with dry needling and manual therapy

Chiropractic Economics

Dry needling (also known as Western medical acupuncture) primarily uses a Western medicine philosophy grounded in anatomy and physiology and focuses on musculoskeletal issues. In contrast, dry needling focuses on an anatomic basis to treat musculoskeletal conditions and aid in physical rehabilitation. Int J Sports Phys Ther.

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Transforming the Health of the Culture: A Chiropractic Black History Perspective

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The Reality of Health Disparities Black Americans face disproportionate rates of chronic conditions, including hypertension, diabetes, and musculoskeletal disorders. Instead, they are more likely to be prescribed opioids at a higher rate while being under-prescribed non-pharmaceutical interventions like chiropractic (Bartlett, 2024).

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The future of chiropractic: How can we address issues and evolve the profession?

Chiropractic Economics

According to 2024 data from the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy The US has about 310,000 licensed physical therapists, 1 compared to the often-cited 70,000 doctors of chiropractic practicing in the US. A patient seeking a musculoskeletal approach should be able to find a musculoskeletal-focused provider easily.