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

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When treating musculoskeletal injuries, chiropractors often face the key question of when to use heat vs ice therapy. When to Use Ice vs Heat for Musculoskeletal Injuries Heat and cold therapy both play valuable roles in managing pain and promoting healing. However, their mechanisms and effects differ. 2) Limiting Secondary Injury?

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A Chiropractor’s Guide to Proper Billing: Therapeutic Exercises (97110) vs. Therapeutic Activities (97530)

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Two key CPT codes commonly used in chiropractic billing 97110 for therapeutic exercises and 97530 for therapeutic activitiesplay a significant role in your practices financial health. The correct billing code ensures youre reimbursed accurately for the therapeutic exercises and activities you provide.

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Study suggests physical activity reduces cardiovascular disease

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Researchers analyzed more than 50,000 participants and found those meeting exercise recommendations had a 23% lower risk of cardiovascular disease. For DCs, this emphasizes the importance of promoting physical exercise for overall health, highlighting its benefits for cardiovascular, neurological and musculoskeletal well-being.

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Treating cervicogenic headaches with dry needling and manual therapy

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Dry needling (also known as Western medical acupuncture) primarily uses a Western medicine philosophy grounded in anatomy and physiology and focuses on musculoskeletal issues. In contrast, dry needling focuses on an anatomic basis to treat musculoskeletal conditions and aid in physical rehabilitation. J Manip Physiol Ther.

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Brachioradial Pruritus: The Neuropathic Itch Every DC Should Recognize

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9,24) To learn more about the physiology of ice and how it helps suppress nerve function, check out our recent chiropractic blog on Heat vs. Cold Therapy: Which is Best for Musculoskeletal Injuries, or the corresponding chiropractic podcast on Heat vs Cold Therapy for Chiropractic Injury Recovery. What Home Care Helps Brachioradial Pruritus?

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Heat or Ice AFTER Manual Therapy: Revisiting the Evidence for Optimal Recovery

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Notably, cryotherapy plus mobilization produced greater reductions in neck pain and disability than a similar program that added stretching exercises. (4) When To Use HEAT Therapy Heat is commonly recommended for chronic or subacute musculoskeletal pain. Mechanisms and efficacy of heat and cold therapies for musculoskeletal injury.

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The body’s own cannabinoid system for healing

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Chronic pain is a significant concern in chiropractic practice, often stemming from conditions such as musculoskeletal disorders, nerve impingement and inflammation. 8 Enhancing ECS function through lifestyle modifications, such as diet, exercise and mindfulness practices, can be an effective strategy in integrative care.