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PCP Referrals to Chiropractors: What the Top Clinics Are Doing Differently

ChiroUp

Most chiropractors agree that medical referrals are valuable. But how many new patients should a chiropractic clinic realistically expect to receive from primary care providers (PCPs)? We were curious about that (and about the broader patterns behind how clinics do or dont get referrals), so we surveyed the ChiroUp provider network. According to the results, chiropractors report that, on average, approximately 14% of their new patients come from PCP referrals.

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Superficial vs deep dry needling

Chiropractic Economics

The use of dry needling, an emerging therapeutic intervention, is rising in the chiropractic profession. Dry needling is a commonly used intervention for managing various painful conditions, which can manifest in many forms. The physiologic mechanisms at play, mechanisms of pain relief and the overall efficacy of dry needling have been discussed extensively in the literature over the last decade. ,,, More recent studies have elicited additional insights on the dosing necessary for dry needling e

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Masseuse vs. Massage Therapist: What’s the Difference?

Oviedo Chiropractic

That persistent ache in your back isnt going away on its ownand its time to get help. But as you start your search for relief, you might find yourself wondering: Should I see a masseuse or a massage therapist? Is there even a difference? Understanding the distinction between a masseuse vs massage therapist is more than just semantics. Especially if you’re recovering from an injury or dealing with chronic pain, its essential to find someone with the right formal training and expertise to pr

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Zimmer Biomet Chairman, President and CEO Ivan Tornos Joins OREF Board of Trustees

Orthopedics This Week

ROSEMONT, Ill.,May 29, 2025/PRNewswire/ — The Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF), the leading private nonprofit organization funding musculoskeletal (MSK) research across all orthopaedic sub-specialties, is pleased to announce that Ivan Tornos, Chairman, President and CEO of orthopaedic medical device company Zimmer Biomet has joined its Board of Trustees.

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Are Toxins Released After Chiropractic?

Markson Chiropractic

If you’ve ever wondered what’s happening inside your body after a chiropractic adjustment , you’re not alone. Many people are surprised to experience mild side effects like headaches, fatigue, or even feeling cold after a chiropractic adjustment. This is often referred to as toxic release or the “ chiropractic flu ,” and while it might sound concerning, it’s actually a natural response as your body adjusts to improved alignment and healing.

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What Happens When You Pop a Joint?

Evolve Chiropractic

From knuckle cracking to neck stretching, joint noise fits seamlessly into the soundtrack of everyday life. These audible releases are known to spark curiosity, comfort, or concern, depending on who you ask. But why does it feel good to pop joints? Is it truly safe to do so? Let’s break down the science behind the sensation, looking at the potential health effects of joint popping.

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Discover the many benefits of regenerative medicine

Chiropractic Economics

Transform the way you manage musculoskeletal conditions, joint health and overall patient wellness Chiropractic has always been at the forefront of natural healing, with a focus on understanding the bodys ability to repair and restore itself without drugs or invasive procedures. But what if we could enhance that process? What if we could offer science-backed therapies that accelerate healing, reduce pain and improve long-term outcomes?

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Can I See a Chiropractor After Surgery?

Oviedo Chiropractic

If youve recently had an operationor you’re preparing for oneyou might be wondering: Can I still see a chiropractor after surgery? The short answer is: often, yeswith the right approach and your surgeons approval. At Oviedo Chiropractic, we frequently work with patients who are healing from car accidents, sports injuries, spinal fusion surgery, and even C-sections.

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Removing a Spinal Tumor Through Eye Socket

Orthopedics This Week

University of Maryland surgeons remove a tumor through a patients eye socket. It was the only option. And it worked, really well. It was a straight shot. Patients fine. Groundbreaking and amazing. Here are details. The post Removing a Spinal Tumor Through Eye Socket appeared first on Orthopedics This Week.

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Episode 307 – The AI Advantage: 5 Ways to Use Automation in Your Practice

The Remarkable Practice

Recap Is AI about to replace the personal side of care or can it actually bring you closer to your patients? In this conversation, Dr. Stephen sits down with AI expert Brad Costanzo of Accelerated Intelligence to break down how chiropractors can use artificial intelligence to accelerate growth, streamline operations, and improve patient engagementwithout sacrificing connection.

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The Great Healthcare Shift: Building Trust, AI, and Opportunity for Chiropractors

Rocket Chiro

In this thought-provoking episode of the Rocket Chiro Podcast, Jerry Kennedy welcomes returning guest Shaq Smith for an unstructured but incredibly relevant conversation about a cultural shift in healthcare trustespecially among Gen Zand what that means for chiropractors moving forward. Together, they unpack a global study by Edelman shared via Axios that reveals rising distrust in the medical establishment, and how younger generations are increasingly turning to social media, family, and AI ins

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How Chiropractic Care Can Help Reduce Stress

Evolve Chiropractic

Stress has become an integral part of modern life, impacting our mental and physical well-being. Finding effective ways to manage and alleviate stress is crucial for a healthier, happier life. One alternative approach gaining traction in stress management is chiropractic care. In this blog post, we will explore how chiropractic services near me and a chiropractors expertise can significantly contribute to stress reduction.

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Set it but check it: Avoiding the hidden risks of ambient listening in health care

Physicians Practice

AI-driven ambient listening tools show promise in health care but require careful oversight to ensure accurate documentation and patient safety.

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Patent Fight Breaks Out over Genetic Sequencing

Orthopedics This Week

Gene sequencing giant, Illumina, sues 8-year old start up Element BioSciences, founded by former Illumina employees, over gene sequencing IP. Lots at stake, including affordable access to gene sequencing for MSK diagnostics and treatment tools. The post Patent Fight Breaks Out over Genetic Sequencing appeared first on Orthopedics This Week.

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Achilles Tendonitis: Why Rest Isn’t Enough & How to Recover Faster

Chiros in Motion

Achilles tendonitis is a nagging overuse injury that affects athletes across all sportsespecially runners, basketball players, and soccer players. Pain in the back of the heel or lower calf can linger for months if not treated properly, often worsening with activity and disrupting performance. The good news? You can recover fully with a strategic rehab […] The post Achilles Tendonitis: Why Rest Isnt Enough & How to Recover Faster appeared first on Chiros in Motion.

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First Patients Treated in a New Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating the MISHA® Knee System vs. Non-Surgical Treatment for Knee Osteoarthritis

OrthoSpineNews

Distinguished orthopaedic institutions across the United States continue to generate evidence regarding the therapeutic use of surgical unloading for knee osteoarthritis. FREMONT, Calif., May 29, 2025 -( BUSINESS WIRE )- Moximed, an innovative medical device company on a mission to improve the standard of care for people with knee osteoarthritis (OA), today announced the first patients have been treated in a new randomized controlled trial (RCT) evaluating the MISHA Knee System compared to non-s

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How Chiropractic Care Can Boost Your Immune System Naturally

Fisher Chiropractic

To appreciate how chiropractic care can help, it's vital to understand how the immune system works. Your immune system is your body's defense mechanism against harmful invaders like bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens. It consists of a complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to identify and destroy these threats. Key players in this system include white blood cells, antibodies, and the lymphatic system, all of which collaborate to keep you healthy.

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8 ways to re-energize staff after a long weekend

Physicians Practice

Boost clinic morale and productivity with eight quick, evidence-based strategies to energize your team and enhance patient care after long weekends.

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Chiropractic Tips for Desk Workers: Avoiding Chronic Pain

Total Health Chiropractic

The modern Australian workforce is undergoing a dramatic transformation. With the growth of digital industries, freelancing, and remote working, more Australians than ever before are spending their days seated at a desk. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, nearly half of employed people work in sedentary jobsspending prolonged hours in front of computers, typing, … Continue reading "Chiropractic Tips for Desk Workers: Avoiding Chronic Pain" The post Chiropractic Tips for Desk

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Basic Science of Throwing Wins 2025 Neer Award

Orthopedics This Week

Hard to believe, but were still at the basic science stage of understanding the act of throwing. The 2025 Neer Award in basic science goes to a multi-center team who unlocked the intricacies ofthrowing a ball. The post Basic Science of Throwing Wins 2025 Neer Award appeared first on Orthopedics This Week.

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Exactech Launches Next-Generation Shoulder Planning App with Advanced Surgical Features

OrthoSpineNews

GAINESVILLE, Fla.,May 27, 2025/PRNewswire/ — Exactech , a global medical technology leader, announced the release of the next-generation Shoulder Planning App, a major update that introduces innovative features to enhance surgical precision and streamline the planning process for shoulder replacement surgeries. The Shoulder Planning App enables surgeons to plan the optimal placement of shoulder components and select appropriate implants and sizes for both the scapula and humerus based on a

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What Toxins Release After an Adjustment?

Healthy Life Chiropractic

One question we sometimes hear from new patients is, Why do I sometimes feel worse before I feel better after an adjustment? The answer often lies in what we call toxic release a completely natural and temporary process that occurs as your body begins to heal and rebalance. Lets explore what toxins are released during a chiropractic adjustment and why the symptoms of toxic release , while sometimes unpleasant, are a strong sign that your treatment is working as it should.

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Arizona and New Mexico MGMA slate summer networking event, webinars

Physicians Practice

Join Arizona and New Mexico MGMA for networking and insightful webinars on AI in healthcare and recruitment strategies this summer.

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Episode 065 – Conviction, Courage, and Clarity for Chiropractic Leadership with Dr. Devin Vrana

The Remarkable Practice

Conviction isnt something youre born with. Its something you build through experience, intention, and alignment. Dr. Devin Vrana joins Dr. Lona to share what it really takes to lead with purpose, stay rooted in your why, and keep your energy lit even during hard seasons. From navigating grief and single motherhood to building successful clinics and leading with fire, Dr.

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Pacira BioSciences’s First Quarter 2025 Misses Estimates

Orthopedics This Week

Yes, PCRXs Q1 was not pretty, miserable 1% sales growth rate and collapse of operating profit from last years Q1. But, hey, strategically, PCRX has the competition surrounded. The post Pacira BioSciencess First Quarter 2025 Misses Estimates appeared first on Orthopedics This Week.

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Accelus Secures New Growth Financing To Support Continued Commercial Expansion and Pipeline Innovation

OrthoSpineNews

Industry Veteran Bernie Haffey Appointed Chairman of Accelus Board of Directors PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., May 29, 2025 -( BUSINESS WIRE )- Accelus (The Company), a privately held medical technology company committed to becoming the global market leader in expandable spinal implant technologies, today announced the closing of a new equity financing round led by Concord Health Partners , a healthcare-focused investment firm.

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The Essential Chiropractic SOAP Notes Checklist for Every Patient Type

zHealth

Boost cash flow in 2025! Get 10 proven strategies to reduce denials, increase revenue, & streamline operations. Read more. The post The Essential Chiropractic SOAP Notes Checklist for Every Patient Type appeared first on Best Cloud-Based Chiropractic Practice Management Software.

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Practice tip of the week: Bringing your staff joy

Physicians Practice

Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts.

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Less iron, more pain…eventually [20s]

PainScience

If youre iron deficient as a tiny baby, youve got a higher risk of chronic pain as an adult! No one knows quite how that works yet. A new study of the complex potential mechanisms had no obvious or simple results, but did show that perinatal iron deficiency shapes glutamatergic signaling and changes the pattern of sensory input to the dorsal horn. File under biology is destiny.

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Surgical Tool Company, Surgify Medical, Raises $7.9 million

Orthopedics This Week

Emerging growth surgical tool company, Surgify, has closed on nearly $8 million in Series A funding to bring to market a bone resecting tool which doesnt affect soft tissue. Interesting! Check it out. The post Surgical Tool Company, Surgify Medical, Raises $7.9 million appeared first on Orthopedics This Week.

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SPR Announces Publication of Sustained Chronic Shoulder Pain Outcomes Up to Five Years Post-Treatment

OrthoSpineNews

83 percent required no subsequent interventions, 87 percent of those patients reported ongoing improvement. CLEVELAND, May 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SPR announced the peer-reviewed publication of additional survey data demonstrating the impact of SPR SPRINT PNS treatment on chronic shoulder pain. Shoulder pain is one of the most common locations of chronic pain for millions of Americans, significantly impacting their quality of life, ability to conduct daily activities, perform at work

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Parker Seminars: Ascend once again exceeds expectations

Chiropractic Economics

Emcees Michelle Krenek and Robert Kipp on stage at Parker Seminars: Las Vegas 2025 in the Caesars Forum on March 22, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Zachary Lucy Photography LLC) Las Vegas, Nevada, hosted thousands of doctors of chiropractic and their support staff from March 20-22 for Parker Seminars: Ascend. The extraordinary three-day experience took place at the Caesars Forum Event Center, where DCs, chiropractic assistants and other industry insiders heard from speakers, attended workshops and

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Ep. 66: AI diagnostic tools with Mark Daly of Digital Diagnostics

Physicians Practice

Mark Daly of Digital Diagnostics joins the show to discuss AI diagnostic tools.

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3 ultimate causes for excessive pain [2m]

PainScience

If you want deep explanations for pain, you have to stare into the abyss of deep time and biology. Todd Hargrove did: in a post I missed last year , he explored the ways an evolutionary perspective might shed light on why pain sometimes transmogrifies from a useful alarm system into something that seems to be disconnected from reality, pain thats too strong and goes on for too long, for no apparent reason, formally known as nociplastic pain.

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Bioventus’ Cut Losses 46%, Organic Sales Up 5%

Orthopedics This Week

Yes, sales were down 4.3% in BVSs 1st quarter of 2025, but overall losses were cut in half. Still lots of moving parts, but they seem to be moving in a positive direction. The post Bioventus Cut Losses 46%, Organic Sales Up 5% appeared first on Orthopedics This Week.

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Zimmer Biomet Appoints Kevin Thornal as Group President, Global Businesses and the Americas

OrthoSpineNews

WARSAW, Ind.,May 27, 2025/PRNewswire/ — Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. (NYSE and SIX: ZBH), a global medical technology leader, today announced the appointment ofKevin Thornalas Group President, Global Businesses and the Americas. Reporting to Chairman-Elect, President and CEOIvan Tornos, Mr. Thornal will join the Company onJuly 1, 2025to oversee the Americas commercial organization and lead business strategy and execution for its global Knees, Hips, S.E.T. and Data, Technology, and Enabling

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Balance your immune system

Chiropractic Economics

Treat inflammation with synbiotic supplementation The lining of your alimentary canal is fully equipped as your first line of defense against microbial pathogens. However, the critical essence of the immune cell presence in the gut is its effects extending far beyond the gut, exercising control over all aspects of systemic immune responses. Do you marvel that immune cells use the gut lining as their home base, from which they are commanded by microbiota to mobilize in combat against immune syste