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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. Such strategies can not only enhance patient comfort but also promote long-term healing.

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Pain management through improved ergonomics

Chiropractic Economics

Pain, especially musculoskeletal pain, is a widespread issue affecting people in both their personal and professional lives. With the increasing shift toward sedentary work environments, improper posture, prolonged sitting and poor ergonomics significantly contribute to the prevalence of back, neck, shoulder and wrist pain.

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The body’s own cannabinoid system for healing

Chiropractic Economics

DCs are increasingly recognizing the importance of the ECS in maintaining homeostasis, promoting healing and enhancing patient outcomes. 2 These receptors are involved in modulating the release of neurotransmitters, thereby influencing pain perception, inflammation and overall homeostasis.

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The Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Chronic Pain Management

Barrett Whole Body Chiropractic

Chronic pain is a widespread issue that affects millions of people, impacting their quality of life and daily functioning. Conditions such as back pain, neck pain, migraines, and other musculoskeletal issues can be debilitating, leaving individuals searching for effective, non-invasive treatments.

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Congress reintroduces Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act

Chiropractic Economics

The Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act, bipartisan legislation that would increase patient access to Medicare-covered services provided by doctors of chiropractic, was reintroduced Jan. The prevalence of musculoskeletal conditions such as back, neck and joint pain increases with age. Gregory Steube (R-Fla.)

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High-intensity laser therapy in acute injury care

Chiropractic Economics

You can offer your patients nonpharmacologic, performance-centered injury care by integrating photobiomodulation therapy into your practice. As DCs continue to expand their role in conservative musculoskeletal care, high-intensity laser therapy (HILT) has emerged as a meaningful tool for managing acute injuries. Taha N, et al.

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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%