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Pain management through improved ergonomics

Chiropractic Economics

Pain, especially musculoskeletal pain, is a widespread issue affecting people in both their personal and professional lives. With the increasing shift toward sedentary work environments, improper posture, prolonged sitting and poor ergonomics significantly contribute to the prevalence of back, neck, shoulder and wrist pain.

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High-intensity laser therapy in acute injury care

Chiropractic Economics

As DCs continue to expand their role in conservative musculoskeletal care, high-intensity laser therapy (HILT) has emerged as a meaningful tool for managing acute injuries. When applied correctly, HILT reduces pain and supports and maximizes cellular processes involved in tissue repair. Accessed June 5, 2025. J Clin Med.

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Congress reintroduces Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act

Chiropractic Economics

106 ) would reduce barriers to care and enable seniors and other beneficiaries to more fully access the chiropractic professions evidence-based, non-drug approach to managing pain and improving musculoskeletal function, noted an American Chiropractic Association (ACA) press release. The new bill was introduced by Reps.

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The benefits of treating chronic knee pain

Chiropractic Economics

Recently, the use of cutaneous intermittent vibration timed to movement applied to the area surrounding the knee has been shown to significantly reduce knee pain and improve muscle function in individuals afflicted by chronic knee pain. Figure 2: Bands placed above and below the knee apply intermittent vibration timed to movement.

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Superficial vs deep dry needling

Chiropractic Economics

As per the findings of recent systematic reviews, DDN has a time-dependent effectiveness and offers more significant pain relief than SDN, especially in the long run. This allows you to incorporate DDN into your treatment plans for musculoskeletal dysfunction and myofascial pain, where deeper lesions may result in more advantageous outcomes.

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The intersection of chiropractic care and cannabinoid use

Chiropractic Economics

For example, a patient who is using cannabis for pain management may be less aware of the risks associated with its use or may not fully disclose their usage. Accessed February 26, 2025. Accessed February 26, 2025. Accessed February 26, 2025. Accessed February 27, 2025. Dujic G, et al. 2024;9(4):979989.

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A letter from the editor: The future of chiropractic care

Chiropractic Economics

Hall | Editor-in-Chief Recent updates in chiropractic care reflect a growing focus on integrating treatments, such as laser therapy, dry needling , blood flow restriction therapy and neuroplastic resilience , to name a few, focusing on non-drug solutions to pain management. February 2025. Accessed March 12, 2025.