article thumbnail

Insurance type tied to variations in chronic pain treatment, research suggests

Chiropractic Economics

Among 4,254,818 adults with commercial insurance and 583,369 adults with Medicaid insurance who had not experienced chronic pain in 2017, researchers identified 1,095,358 adults with commercial insurance and 176,607 adults with Medicaid insurance who experienced new episodes of chronic pain during the 2018–2020 timeframe.

article thumbnail

6 Key ChiroUp Condition Reference Updates to Enhance Your Success

ChiroUp

Sometimes, there is one test that is pathognomonic with a diagnosis. Traditionally, ChiroUp shows you all the tests (orthopedic, neurologic, ROM, pathologic) that a chiropractor should perform per diagnosis. Astute practitioners balance positive and negative orthopedic tests to arrive at a reasonable differential diagnosis.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Top 7 Things Chiropractors Need to Know About Back Mice (Episacral Lipomas)

ChiroUp

In this blog, we’ll summarize our network’s input and dive into the top 7 things every chiropractor needs to know about back mice, from symptoms and diagnosis to effective treatment options that can boost your management and provide much-needed relief to your patients. 2018 Jan;47:137-40. What is an Episacral Lipoma? 2014 Oct 10;6(4).

article thumbnail

Master the 2-Minute Knee Exam: Essential Tests & Techniques for Knee Pain

ChiroUp

7) However, radiographic findings do not always align with symptoms, and the diagnosis of OA can often be made without imaging based on risk factors and typical symptoms. (8) Mastering precise diagnosis and effective treatment elevates our practice and patient outcomes to new heights. 2018 Apr 15;97(8):523-6. Rheumatology.

Knee Pain 130
article thumbnail

Why DCs need cannabinoid therapy education

Chiropractic Economics

Additionally, discussing cannabinoids openly with patients fosters trust and allows for accurate diagnosis and treatment. Being comfortable confiding cannabis use to the doctor establishes a relationship of trust that could lead to more accurate diagnosis/treatment. Annual CBD usage rate in the United States from 2018 to 2024.

Diagnosis 130
article thumbnail

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treatment: The Impact of Wrist Bracing

ChiroUp

sensitive for the diagnosis of CTS. (3) 2018 Aug 15;26(16):576-84. Did You Know… Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is by far the most common peripheral nerve entrapment, affecting one in ten adults at some point in their lifetime. (1) 1) The lifetime risk increases to an astonishing 84% in diabetics. (2) Hara Y, Tajiri Y, Kawano K, Hoshikawa S.

Treatment 130
article thumbnail

Mastering the Hip Exam: Top Tests for Hip Pain

ChiroUp

C Sign Hip A positive C-sign hip pain test strongly suggests a hip-related diagnosis. 5) Femoroacetabular Impingement Test (FAI Test) Femoroacetabular impingement, an increasingly recognized diagnosis, is particularly prevalent among young, active individuals. Labral injuries of the hip: A review of diagnosis and management.

Hip Exam 130