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Study: DCs should get informed consent prior to cervical spine manipulation

Chiropractic Economics

How important is informed consent when you’re giving a patient cervical spine manipulation? Click here to download the complete text of the study in pdf format. The post Study: DCs should get informed consent prior to cervical spine manipulation appeared first on Chiropractic Economics.

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Brachioradial Pruritus: The Neuropathic Itch Every DC Should Recognize

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2) Chiropractors routinely encounter patients with neuropathic itching, particularly conditions like brachioradial pruritus, as they often stem from cervical spine dysfunction and nerve irritation. Imaging studies, such as cervical X-rays or MRIs, are generally unnecessary but may help identify underlying cervical spine abnormalities (i.e.,

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Chiropractic adjustments and informed consent: More research

Chiropractic Economics

Click here to download the complete text of the study in pdf format. The article, “The Connecticut Law on Chiropractic Informed Consent to Cervical Artery Dissection and Stroke: A Narrative Review,” appeared on June 2, 2025, in the Journal of Contemporary Chiropractic , a publication which is fully subsidized by Parker University.

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Heat vs. Cold Therapy: Which is Best for Musculoskeletal Injuries

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2) ChiroUp subscribers can download our newest infographic in the Forms Library by searching “PEACE and LOVE”. ChiroUp subscribers can also download our other latest infographic in the Forms Library by searching “Ice Therapy vs. Heat Therapy”. The Spine Journal. Additionally, heat therapy is not recommended during pregnancy.

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How Neurological Scanning Technology Improves Patient Outcomes

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Chiropractic care is about much more than manipulating spines and alleviating pain, its about helping the body function at its peak. neuroTHERMAL detects temperature differences along the spine to reveal deeper nervous system stress, affecting not just muscles but organs and glands. The answer: neurological scanning technology.

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Understanding Chiropractic Nervous System Scanning Methods

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For instance, sEMG assesses muscle activity, thermography measures temperature variations along the spine, and HRV evaluates the balance and activity of the autonomic nervous system. What sEMG Measures and Its Role in Chiropractic sEMG evaluates how the muscles surrounding the spine respond to nerve signals.

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Elevate Your Practice with Advanced Chiropractic Instrumentation

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By combining neuroPULSE, neuroCORE, and neuroTHERMAL scans, chiropractors can evaluate heart rate variability, muscle activity, and temperature changes along the spine. The Benefits of Using INSiGHT Scanning Technology The INSiGHT neuroTECH offers a multidimensional view of a patient’s neurological health.