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Brachioradial Pruritus: The Neuropathic Itch Every DC Should Recognize

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A brachioradial pruritus diagnosis is primarily accomplished through clinical history and physical examination. 1,9) Successful management involves identifying contributory cervical and thoracic spinal joint dysfunction, paraspinal hypertonicity, and postural stressors such as upper-crossed syndrome. spondylosis or disc lesions).

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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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Symptoms often mimic temporomandibular joint disorders, glossopharyngeal neuralgia, or cervicogenic headaches, presenting as unilateral throat pain, dysphagia, otalgia, or a sensation of a foreign body in the throat. Differential diagnosis should exclude TMJ disorders, neuralgias, and cervical spine pathologies. (1)

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How Chiropractors Treat Whiplash After Accidents

Fisher Chiropractic

For some, the effects are immediate, presenting as sharp pain or stiffness in the neck right after the incident. This pain can make it difficult to perform simple tasks, such as lifting objects or even maintaining a comfortable posture while sitting or standing.

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How Neurological Scanning Technology Improves Patient Outcomes

CLA

How INSiGHT Scanners Improve Diagnosis and Treatment One of the biggest challenges in chiropractic is diagnosing issues that cant be seen or felt. David Fletcher 2 MINS READ Supporting Research Quality of Life Demonstrating the health benefits of chiropractic care presents a challenge. Thats where INSiGHT scanning technology steps in.

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Understanding Ischiofemoral Impingement: Diagnosis and Management for Chiropractors

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Short answer: Chronic buttock pain Deeper dive: Ischiofemoral impingement symptoms typically present as chronic, nonspecific buttock pain that has been present for months or years. 14) Patients often assume an antalgic sitting posture to unload the affected ischium. (22) What are the symptoms of ischiofemoral impingement?

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Do You Have “Text Neck”?

Oviedo Chiropractic

The way we hold devices (and how long we use them) can actually manifest in aches and pains throughout our body due to poor posture. Text neck is a relatively new term used to describe the forward head posture a body assumes when it is texting, looking at a phone to read, or just scrolling. Namely: text neck also known as tech neck.