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Brachioradial Pruritus: The Neuropathic Itch Every DC Should Recognize

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1,9) Successful management involves identifying contributory cervical and thoracic spinal joint dysfunction, paraspinal hypertonicity, and postural stressors such as upper-crossed syndrome. 5,6,11) Clinicians should prioritize treating the underlying musculoskeletal issues rather than simply masking symptoms.

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Treating cervicogenic headaches with dry needling and manual therapy

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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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A letter from the editor: Integrated treatments

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According to Mark Sanna, DC, “From human cellular tissue products and platelet-rich plasma therapy to ozone and peptide therapies, regenerative medicine is transforming the way musculoskeletal conditions, joint health and overall patient wellness are managed.”

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How Chiropractors Can Help Patients Conquer Headaches with SNAG Mobilizations

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How to Perform the Two Most Effective SNAG Exercises Headache SNAG To perform the Headache SNAG, start by sitting or standing upright with good posture. SNAG Rotation (C1-C2 Focus) For the SNAG rotation, begin seated or standing in a neutral, upright posture. Musculoskelet Sci Pract. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2021.102325.

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Pain management through improved ergonomics

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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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A comprehensive guide to attaining spinal stability

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Spinal stability is a cornerstone of musculoskeletal health and functional movement. Physical examination Postural analysis Observe alignment and asymmetries in standing, sitting and dynamic positions. In faulty foot posture, the pelvis has great difficulty attaining stability. spondylolisthesis, disc degeneration) Trauma (e.g.,

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Optimize athletic performance through kinetic chain integration

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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. Postural correction: Corrects imbalances to align the kinetic chain, improving movement efficiency.