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Treating cervicogenic headaches with dry needling and manual therapy

Chiropractic Economics

2 A cervicogenic headache is a secondary headache caused by a cervical spine disorder and its component bone, nerve/nerve root disc, and/or soft tissue elements. 13 Treatment of cervicogenic headaches via manipulation Manual therapy can be very effective in conjunction with dry needling in treating cervicogenic headaches. Europe PMC.

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

ChiroUp

Is it time to put traditional cold therapy in rehabilitation of soft-tissue injuries out to pasture? International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy. Heat and cold therapy reduce pain in patients with delayed onset muscle soreness: A systematic review and meta-analysis of 32 randomized controlled trials. Kwiecien SY.

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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. Chiropractors are trained to assess the spine's condition and employ techniques to correct misalignments, known as subluxations, that may be causing pain or dysfunction.

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How Chiropractors Can Help Patients Conquer Headaches with SNAG Mobilizations

ChiroUp

7) A major Spine Journal study found that SMT cuts symptomatic days in half , with a linear dose-response for improvement. (8) At the same time, imagine elongating your spine by “growing taller” through the top of your head. Conservative physical therapy management for the treatment of cervicogenic headache: a systematic review.

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Optimize athletic performance through kinetic chain integration

Chiropractic Economics

Example: Poor hip mobility can force excessive lumbar spine motion, increasing the risk of low back injury. Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy. Foundations of Orthopedic Physical Therapy. Example: Tight hip flexors inhibit gluteal activation, limiting explosive movements. Learn more at footlevelers.com.

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10 Best Chiropractic Website Trends for 2025

iMatrix

Would you trust your spine to a chiropractor whose website looks like it hasn’t had a spinal adjustment in a decade? Patients sure won’t. In the post-COVID world, digital expectations in the chiropractic industry have shifted fast and hard. In 2025, amazing chiropractic website design will play a crucial role in attracting new patients.

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The state of integrative medicine and chiropractic

Chiropractic Economics

For example, chiropractic adjustments combined with physical therapy or regenerative medicine can deliver relief more quickly and effectively than either approach alone. By adding advanced therapies , you can meet a broader range of needs while growing your revenue. Here are a few popular options to consider: Physical therapy.