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Treating cervicogenic headaches with dry needling and manual therapy

Chiropractic Economics

In contrast, dry needling focuses on an anatomic basis to treat musculoskeletal conditions and aid in physical rehabilitation. Treatment of cervicogenic headaches via dry needling A systematic review has investigated the effectiveness of dry needling and conventional physiotherapy in managing cervicogenic headaches or tension-type headaches.

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

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Cold therapy has proven to be most beneficial for controlling excessive swelling within the first 6-12 hours post-injury. (1-3) 7) Acute Rheumatologic Flare-Ups : While there is no research consensus, ice therapy is generally considered beneficial for reducing inflammation in acute rheumatologic flare-ups, particularly in cases of gout. (8-9,38)

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

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It will also help you clarify when to use each modality, depending on whether the condition is acute or chronic and whether it involves soft tissue or joint structures. For this blog, I will focus on using heat or ice after manual therapy. A follow-up discussion will include the use of these treatments before manual therapy.

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Insurance type tied to variations in chronic pain treatment, research suggests

Chiropractic Economics

An analysis of medical claims data suggests adults may have differential access to chronic pain treatment options based on the type of health insurance they have. But the findings did show the type of health insurance was associated with differences in the provision, patterns and timing of treatment for chronic pain. Also, 63.1%

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What Happens When You Pop a Joint?

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From knuckle cracking to neck stretching, joint noise fits seamlessly into the soundtrack of everyday life. But why does it feel good to pop joints? Let’s break down the science behind the sensation, looking at the potential health effects of joint popping. What Happens When You Pop a Joint?

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Ankle sprains as peripheral and central injuries

Chiropractic Economics

These insights carry important implications for doctors of chiropractic (DCs), doctors of physical therapy (DPTs), athletic trainers (ATCs) and orthopedic surgeons, all of whom collaborate in designing and delivering both conservative and surgical interventions that emphasize a more holistic recovery path. Proprioceptive system.

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Chiropractic Treatment for Cuboid Syndrome

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Conservative treatment, particularly specific cuboid manipulation techniques, yields favorable outcomes, often leading to a decrease or cessation of symptoms post-treatment. Among the 26 bones in the foot, the cuboid stands out as the sole bone that interacts with the tarsometatarsal and midtarsal joints.