Soft Tissue Pain Therapy Archives - Chiropractic Economics

You should be recommending topicals for knee pain

Christina DeBusk November 21, 2018

A 2011 study looked at knee pain trends in the American population. After analyzing data from six National Health and Nutrition Exam Surveys (NHANES) and three Framingham Osteoarthritis Study examination periods, researchers noted that knee pain and symptomatic knee osteoarthritis has “increased substantially” over the past couple of decades. What’s behind this growing number of lower extremity issues?

Choosing the best topical for arthritis pain

Christina DeBusk October 30, 2018

Almost 1 in 4 adult Americans (23 percent) have been diagnosed with some form of arthritis, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This is almost 55 million people in total, a number just slightly less than the entire population of the Northeastern U.S. based on data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Effectively recommend topicals for professional and weekend warriors

Christina DeBusk September 21, 2018

Sponsored Content There are many warriors in the world. Some have chosen the title of “warrior” as a profession. Others have chosen the title of warrior on more of a hobby-type basis, using their weekends and any other time off work as an opportunity to prove their strength and resilience both mentally and physically by engaging in intense exercise. Unfortunately, both of types of warriors occasionally sustain injuries.

What to look for when choosing the right analgesic topical

Dan Sandweiss July 31, 2018

Practice Central Patients seek your specialized knowledge and training to help relieve their pain. Depending on your diagnosis, you may use a combination of adjustments and supplements to make your patients feel better. Your tools may also include a variety of topical analgesics, which you apply during your client’s visit and that you might send home with them.

How the gate-control theory of pain management helps patients

Tina Beychok March 20, 2018

Research Results Unfortunately, the mainstream health care system is clearly failing those who suffer pain, particularly chronic pain (usually defined as daily pain lasting at least three months). Most patients start with over-the-counter (OTC) pain remedies before turning to their regular doctor. This invariably leads to a revolving door of specialists, tests, diagnoses, and pharmacological treatments, none of which seem to provide much in the way of relief.

Soft Tissue Pain Therapy

You should be recommending topicals for knee pain

Choosing the best topical for arthritis pain

Effectively recommend topicals for professional and weekend warriors

What to look for when choosing the right analgesic topical

How the gate-control theory of pain management helps patients

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