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The Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Chronic Pain Management

Barrett Whole Body Chiropractic

Chronic pain is a widespread issue that affects millions of people, impacting their quality of life and daily functioning. Conditions such as back pain, neck pain, migraines, and other musculoskeletal issues can be debilitating, leaving individuals searching for effective, non-invasive treatments.

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The body’s own cannabinoid system for healing

Chiropractic Economics

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.

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The intersection of chiropractic care and cannabinoid use

Chiropractic Economics

While these substances are increasingly popular for managing pain and other conditions, their integration into a patients chiropractic care can present potential risks and ethical dilemmas. DCs must balance patient safety, regulatory compliance and ethical standards to provide the best care while managing these risks.

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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. Integrating cannabinoid therapies into your practice can fit seamlessly into this evolving scope of care.

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Daily wellness journaling: A practice for health, clarity and success 

Chiropractic Economics

Encouraging patients to incorporate daily wellness journaling into their health routine can help them process pain, manage stress and take an active role in their healing journey. This awareness fosters better lifestyle choices, which in turn support chiropractic care and overall well-being.

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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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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. The future of chiropractic care is bright.