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

ChiroUp

When treating musculoskeletal injuries, chiropractors often face the key question of when to use heat vs ice therapy. Understanding the benefits of ice and heat therapy can significantly impact a patient's healing journey. 1-3) Migraine Headaches : Using ice for migraines can provide relief. (5-7)

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Treating cervicogenic headaches with dry needling and manual therapy

Chiropractic Economics

Diagnostic criteria have been established for cervicogenic headache, but its presenting characteristics may be difficult to distinguish from other headaches, such as migraine or tension-type headache. In contrast, dry needling focuses on an anatomic basis to treat musculoskeletal conditions and aid in physical rehabilitation.

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How Chiropractors Can Help Patients Conquer Headaches with SNAG Mobilizations

ChiroUp

Headaches remain one of the most common reasons patients seek chiropractic care, and research continues to show that chiropractors play a key role in relieving them. 2) Unlike passive mobilizations, SNAGs often involve active patient movement, making them ideal for at-home exercises and self-care programs. Musculoskelet Sci Pract.

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Help patients bridge the financial gap to complementary care

Chiropractic Economics

The functional medicine approach The healthcare landscape is changing , and in recent years, the way patients seek out and prioritize the care they want has changed along with it. The number of patients using functional wellness to specifically address conditions causing chronic pain has risen from 42.3% in 2002 to 49.2%

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The Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Chronic Pain Management

Barrett Whole Body Chiropractic

Conditions such as back pain, neck pain, migraines, and other musculoskeletal issues can be debilitating, leaving individuals searching for effective, non-invasive treatments. Migraines and tension headaches: These can be triggered by muscle tension, nerve irritation, or spinal misalignment.

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Why Many Chiropractors Miss Out on MD Referrals and How to Change That

The Evidence Based Chiropractor

Medical doctor (MD) referrals can be a transformative source of new patients for chiropractic practices, yet many chiropractors struggle to build these connections. MD referrals increase patient volume and establish credibility within the healthcare community.

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Chiropractic FAQs: What to Know Before Your First Visit

Petrak Family Chiropractic Center

At Petrak Family Chiropractic Center, we believe in empowering patients with honest, helpful information—so here are answers to the most frequently asked questions we hear. Most patients feel relief or light pressure during an adjustment. What is chiropractic care? What kind of conditions can chiropractic care treat?