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

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Chiropractic care has continued to evolve, but one technique remains a staple in spinal health: High-Velocity, Low-Amplitude (HVLA) spinal manipulation. 2) Reduction of spinal fixation: The thrust can break adhesions in the joint capsule and surrounding connective tissue, restoring normal motion.

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Medicare Part B’s advance beneficiary notice

Chiropractic Economics

This is because, by definition, any service other than spinal manipulation is never covered when ordered or delivered by a DC. In the typical chiropractic practice, this would include evaluation and management services, X-rays, therapy charges and personal comfort items.

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How to implement occupational testing into your practice

Chiropractic Economics

By providing a range of services beyond spinal manipulation, you can transform public perception and position your practice for success. This means any clinic can s tart doing a dozen services instantly and be paid cash with almost no overhead or startup costs.

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Top Chiropractic Research from 2024: Elevating Evidence-Based Care

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This blog distills key findings and themes from this years chiropractic studies, spotlighting the benefits of spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) and other chiropractic interventions. This case presents a unique circumstance of a fatal vertebral artery dissection after self-chiropractic manipulation." (4) 3) Fagundes et al.

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

Chiropractic Economics

Spinal manipulation provides this effect by correcting vertebral subluxations, resulting in reduced nervous system interference. This creates a two-lane road to greater health, making spinal manipulation even more important for patients with pain-based issues.

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So, you want to be a chiropractic malpractice expert witness?

Chiropractic Economics

A medical expert witness usually has at least five years in clinical practice. Most states mandate that an expert witness devote at least half of their professional efforts to clinical practice, so at least 20 hours per week in active practice is normally required. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2008;33(4 Suppl):S176-183. Trager RJ, et al.

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Effect of Intensive Patient Education vs Placebo Patient Education on Outcomes in Patients With Acute Low Back Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial

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Chiro.Org Blog: Patients who are at high risk of pain chronicity may require additional care, including second-line options such as physical (eg, spinal manipulation) and/or psychological therapies (eg, psychologically informed physiotherapy). [6]