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

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Recent evidence has led practitioners to shift from RICE to the PEACE & LOVE approach, which emphasizes early protection, elevation, avoiding antiinflammatories, compression, and education, followed by (controlled) loading, optimism, vascularization, and exercises. (2) International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy.

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Is multidisciplinary the right approach for your practice? Four questions to ask

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No matter what sort of healthcare services youre including in your practice (physical therapy, massage, nutrition, acupuncture, etc.), DCs know that chiropractic treatment works better with things like proper nutrition, adequate exercise, massage therapy and even acupuncture.

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Treating cervicogenic headaches with dry needling and manual therapy

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The results indicated that acupuncture is effective for treating frequent episodic or chronic tension-type headaches, but further trials, particularly comparing acupuncture with other treatment options, such as physical therapy, massage or exercise, are needed. J Manip Physiol Ther. 2013;36(7):403-411, Europe PMC.

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How Chiropractors Can Help Patients Conquer Headaches with SNAG Mobilizations

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1) These mobilizations help reduce headache frequency, improve cervical range of motion, and decrease associated disability, outperforming massage, general exercise, and even some alternative therapies. Conservative physical therapy management for the treatment of cervicogenic headache: a systematic review. 2025.1566764.

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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) 5) Evidence suggests that applying ice after manual therapy can significantly enhance outcomes, especially in active inflammation cases. Kwiecien SY. Is it the End of the Ice Age?

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Treat tendinopathy in athletes

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Chiropractic care and effective physical therapy play a significant role in this process, promoting tissue healing, reducing stress on tendons and restoring biomechanics. Eccentric exercises: Focusing on muscle lengthening, shown to promote tendon healing. A 2025 cross-sectional study highlighted that 30.6% Orthop J Sports Med.

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Optimize athletic performance through kinetic chain integration

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Chiropractic adjustments, combined with muscle activation exercises and foot function corrections, can help restore your patient’s proper biomechanics and enhance performance. Soft tissue therapy: Myofascial release and trigger-point therapy address muscle tightness and adhesions, improving flexibility. Mosby;1997.