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The Benefits of Spinal Manipulation in 2025: Why HVLA Still Matters

ChiroUp

Chiropractic care has continued to evolve, but one technique remains a staple in spinal health: High-Velocity, Low-Amplitude (HVLA) spinal manipulation. HVLA manipulation is a well-researched and widely used technique in chiropractic and manual therapy. But what exactly makes this technique so effective?

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Chiropractic research trends and current hotspots

Chiropractic Economics

This article shares the results of a chiropractic research study that analyzed published chiropractic articles over the last century. We rely on scientific studies to better understand the best practices in chiropractic care. The first citation for chiropractic research was recorded in 1926.

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Association Between Chiropractic Spinal Manipulation for Sciatica and Opioid-related Adverse Events: A Retrospective Cohort Study

ChiroOrg

Chiro.Org Blog: We found that adults with a new diagnosis of sciatica who initially received CSM had a significantly lower risk of opioid-related adverse drug events (ORADEs) over 1-year follow-up compared to matched controls initially receiving usual medical care.

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Studies indicate neuroendocrine-immune system function could benefit from chiropractic care

Chiropractic Economics

Chiropractic is best known for its role in musculoskeletal health. This article reviews evidence supporting chiropractic’s role in not just improving musculoskeletal health but also improving the function of the neuroendocrine-immune system. Final thoughts Chiropractic does more than promote musculoskeletal health.

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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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ACA recognizes outstanding contributions to chiropractic with 2025 Annual Awards

Chiropractic Economics

The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) presented its 2025 Annual Awards last week during its annual meeting in Washington, D.C. The awards recognized doctors of chiropractic and other individuals for their exceptional service, achievement and leadership within the chiropractic profession.

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Temporal Trends and Geographic Variations in the Supply of Clinicians Who Provide Spinal Manipulation to Medicare Beneficiaries: A Serial Cross-Sectional Study

ChiroOrg

Chiro.Org Blog: Most clinicians who bill for SM services to Medicare beneficiaries are chiropractors. The supply of Medicare-active SM providers varies widely by state. The overall supply of SM providers under Medicare is declining, while the supply of nonchiropractors who provide SM is growing.