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Medicare Part B’s advance beneficiary notice

Chiropractic Economics

Let’s interpret the Act as it relates to chiropractic spinal adjustments. Since the ABN form is mandatory only when the otherwise covered service may not be covered that visit, it simply means that it only applies to manual manipulation of the spine when it doesn’t meet Medicare’s definition of medical necessity.

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Extracorporeal shockwave therapy and disc herniations

Chiropractic Economics

Before the 1990s, the only tool we had to address disc herniations was the chiropractic adjustment. A review of these tools would include chiropractic adjustments, spinal decompression therapy, therapeutic exercises and Class IV laser therapy. The science clearly shows that without a healthy endplate you cannot have a healthy disc.

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Empowering Women in Chiroprractic - April is Autism Awareness Month Now What?

League of Chiropractic Women

So that may be one of the premises why we see more boys and girls on the neurodevelopmental spectrum in general, but four to one definitely with autism, which is interesting because during the COVID pandemic, we also saw that when less women were affected and affected to a lesser severity than men. Do they maybe make some. during that time.

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Rethinking Chiropractic: Function > Structure

CLA

Shifting the narrative toward functional outcomes means focusing on how patients feel, move, and operate rather than simply on what their X-rays show. So, when we adjust patients, we’re not just correcting their spine—we’re facilitating better function throughout their nervous system and body.

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The Science Behind Scanning the Nervous System 

CLA

When subluxations alter the balance in the ANS and “drain” the adaptive reserve, adjustments restore this coherence and resilience. Thermography isn’t just about diagnosing issues—it’s a real-time tool that helps you track how your adjustments are working. Higher HRV means the nervous system is flexible and handling stress well.

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Understanding Chiropractic Nervous System Scanning Methods

CLA

Nervous system scanning serves as a bridge between traditional chiropractic adjustments and objective data. The Benefits of Using Objective Measures Objective measures provide concrete evidence of a patient’s condition, making it easier for chiropractors to explain the need for adjustments.

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Chiropractic Table Talk for Enhanced Patient Engagement and Retention

CLA

Effective communication during chiropractic visits goes beyond adjusting techniques; it involves engaging patients in conversations that empower them to take an active role in their health journey. This approach reinforces the value of chiropractic adjustments and encourages continued commitment.