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Brachioradial Pruritus: The Neuropathic Itch Every DC Should Recognize

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Fast Fact Clinically and via the ice pack sign Brachioradial pruritis ICD10: L29.9 - Pruritus, unspecified. A brachioradial pruritus diagnosis is primarily accomplished through clinical history and physical examination. American journal of clinical dermatology. 1,4,5,9) Symptoms are often provoked by sun exposure.

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Case study: Chronic neck pain in a 54-year-old truck driver

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Patient background The patient, a 54-year-old male truck driver, presented with chronic neck pain that had persisted for more than 10 years. Initial examination and diagnosis Upon evaluation, the patient exhibited a 70% reduction in cervical range of motion (ROM) in all directions.

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Assessing and Treating Achilles Tendinopathy: A Comprehensive Guide for Evidence-Based Chiropractors

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Understanding the etiology, clinical presentation, and evidence-based treatment protocols for Achilles tendinopathy is essential for chiropractors seeking to provide effective care. Symptoms of Achilles Tendinitis The clinical presentation of Achilles tendinopathy varies depending on whether the condition is acute or chronic.

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Meralgia Paresthetica: A Commonly Overlooked Cause of Thigh Pain

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4) The condition is most common in middle-aged men, and bilateral presentation occurs in 20-25% of cases. Meralgia Paresthetica Symptoms Meralgia paresthetica presents as burning, buzzing, itching, or aching pain on the lateral or anterior thigh. Surgery) Diabetes (Nearly 6-fold increased risk) 2. Sleep and function may be disrupted.

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Eagle Syndrome: A Chiropractic Perspective

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As chiropractors, we pride ourselves on recognizing subtle patterns that others may overlook—yet some diagnoses, like Eagle Syndrome, require an even more refined level of clinical suspicion. Clinical Assessment During physical examination, palpation of the tonsillar fossa may reproduce symptoms.

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Chiropractic Treatment of Shoulder Pain and Weakness

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Properly identifying these symptoms can lead to a more accurate diagnosis and prognosis. If pain is present, refer to the condition reference protocol in ChiroUp to rule out involvement of the long head of the biceps or a SLAP lesion. Today’s blog will review two orthopedic tests for rotator cuff syndrome. 2022;6(3):495-499.

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Top 7 Things Chiropractors Need to Know About Back Mice (Episacral Lipomas)

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So, to help shed light on this clinical problem, we surveyed the ChiroUp provider network to collect their evidence-informed opinions about managing episacral lipomas. 8) Deeper dive: See this prior top-rated chiropractic blog on Maigne Syndrome & Cluneal Neuropathy: The #1 Overlooked LBP Diagnosis. Are Episacral Lipomas Painful?