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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. Understanding the benefits of ice and heat therapy can significantly impact a patient's healing journey. Mechanisms and efficacy of heat and cold therapies for musculoskeletal injury. References 1.

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Treating cervicogenic headaches with dry needling and manual therapy

Chiropractic Economics

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.

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

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After manual therapy, heat is often used to soothe tight muscles or to maintain tissue elasticity gains from stretching/mobilization. When To Use HEAT Therapy Heat is commonly recommended for chronic or subacute musculoskeletal pain. Clinical guidelines for low back pain notably endorse superficial heat as an effective therapy.

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How Chiropractors Can Help Patients Conquer Headaches with SNAG Mobilizations

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.: Conservative physical therapy management for the treatment of cervicogenic headache: a systematic review. Consensus among musculoskeletal experts for the management of patients with headache by physiotherapists? Musculoskelet Sci Pract. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. J Manual Manip Ther, 2013, 21: 113–124.

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The future of chiropractic: How can we address issues and evolve the profession?

Chiropractic Economics

According to 2024 data from the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy The US has about 310,000 licensed physical therapists, 1 compared to the often-cited 70,000 doctors of chiropractic practicing in the US. A patient seeking a musculoskeletal approach should be able to find a musculoskeletal-focused provider easily.

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Chiropractic vs. Physical Therapy: Key Differences

Fisher Chiropractic

Chiropractic care is a form of complementary medicine that primarily focuses on diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal disorders, particularly those involving the spine. Chiropractic care can be particularly effective for individuals seeking a non-invasive and drug-free solution to their musculoskeletal problems.

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Optimize athletic performance through kinetic chain integration

Chiropractic Economics

1 With their musculoskeletal health expertise, DCs are uniquely positioned to assess and optimize the kinetic chain through spinal and extremity adjustments, soft tissue therapy and lower extremity biomechanical assessment. Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy. Foundations of Orthopedic Physical Therapy.