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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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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.

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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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Expand the scope of chiropractic care

Chiropractic Economics

For DCs, whose focus is primarily on musculoskeletal health, spinal care and overall wellness, this shift offers opportunities to enhance their patients outcomes through noninvasive and holistic treatment options. Therapeutic benefits of CBD and THC Pain management. Accessed January 10, 2025. Accessed January 8, 2025.

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Revolutionizing chiropractic care and rehabilitation

Chiropractic Economics

One of the most groundbreaking advancements in recent years is blood flow restriction (BFR) therapy, a technique that accelerates strength gains, enhances recovery and supports musculoskeletal healthall while using significantly lighter loads in dramatically less time. Accessed March 5, 2025. Exercise and blood flow restriction.

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A breakthrough in noninvasive low back pain treatment

Chiropractic Economics

Low back pain (LBP) is the most prevalent musculoskeletal condition globally and the leading cause of disability worldwide. As of 2020, an estimated 619 million people suffered from LBP, with projections suggesting this number could rise to 843 million by 2050.

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