October, 2024

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Craft your painted picture: Visualize success for the perfect future in chiropractic practice

Chiropractic Economics

Do you know how to visualize success? It can be a powerful tool for helping you achieve your goals. As DCs and healthcare professionals, we often find ourselves immersed in the daily hustle of patient care, administrative duties and continuous learning. Amidst this whirlwind, it’s easy to lose sight of our long-term goals and the vision we have for our practices.

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How to Grow Your Chiropractic Business

iMatrix

The goal of every chiropractic practice is to continue growing. How do you do that? A good business plan can help you achieve your goals and market your chiropractic clinic. The following tips are here to help you create an effective сhiropractic marketing strategy. Explore your options to expand to new cities and enjoy a new degree of success. You want to make sure you support your goals by having a stellar marketing plan to make these plans attainable.

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Is Your Chiropractic Non-compete Agreement Enforceable? Current Issues For Chiropractors To Consider With Restrictive Covenants

The Strategic Chiropractor

Is your chiropractic noncompete agreement enforceable? This is a dangerous but important question for chiropractors on both sides of the fence. Unfortunately, we hear it all too frequently “I signed a chiropractic non-compete agreement but now…” You can finish the sentence with a number of endings and regardless of which side of the fence you’re on, it’s easy to see why a chiropractic non-compete agreement is often a hotly contested issue.

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9 Chiropractic SEO Tips to Enhance Online Visibility & Attract a Larger Patient Base

Modern Chiropractic Marketing

Search engine optimization (SEO) is crucial for your chiropractic clinic's online (and offline) success. A well-executed SEO strategy will attract the right website visitors–your target audience–and convert them into new patients. How do you get these highly sought-after website users? This post offers nine SEO tips to maximize your online presence through proven digital strategies.

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The Critical Role of Hip Strength in ACL Injury Risk for Athletes

The Evidence Based Chiropractor

As chiropractors, our focus is not just on treating injuries but also on preventing them. A recent study has illuminated a pivotal aspect of injury prevention: the connection between hip muscle strength and the risk of noncontact anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in athletes. With ACL injuries being some of the most common yet debilitating injuries in sports, understanding and utilizing this information can significantly enhance our approach to patient care.

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How to Treat Acute Lumbar Radiculopathy

Mike Reinold

What we do during the acute phase of physical therapy with lumbar radiculopathy and low back pain. The post How to Treat Acute Lumbar Radiculopathy appeared first on Mike Reinold.

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How to use SEO to drive patient growth for your chiropractic practice

Chiropractic Economics

In today’s highly competitive digital landscape, establishing a strong online presence is no longer optional—it’s essential. For DCs, this means getting found by the right people at the right time; those in need of your services and located in your area. However, visibility alone won’t drive patient growth. The real goal is patient acquisition, and that’s where search engine optimization (SEO) comes in.

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Facts About Buying a Chiropractic Practice – So Fears Don’t Cloud Your Decision Making!

The Strategic Chiropractor

Every chiropractor who considers the facts about buying a chiropractic practice has some fears that creep into the decision-making process. Unfortunately, the “rumor mill” is hard at work with our natural fears when we haven’t owned a business before, when we’re just starting out in practice or when we’re considering a move that will significantly impact our future and trying to learn solid facts about buying a chiropractic practice.

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The Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Chronic Pain Management

Barrett Whole Body Chiropractic

Chronic pain is a widespread issue that affects millions of people, impacting their quality of life and daily functioning. Conditions such as back pain, neck pain, migraines, and other musculoskeletal issues can be debilitating, leaving individuals searching for effective, non-invasive treatments. Chiropractic care has emerged as a powerful solution for managing chronic pain, offering relief through spinal adjustments, soft tissue therapy, and holistic care.

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Discover Better Posture: Chiropractic Care in Atlanta

Any Spine

 Do you find yourself struggling with back pain after long hours at your desk job? At our Inman Park clinic, we often see office employees who share this all-too-common discomfort. This article will shed light on the integral role chiropractic care plays in improving posture and, consequently, your overall well-being. Specifically, we’ll discuss proven methods to alleviate the strain your spine endures from sitting, delve into the harmonious relationship between posture and health, and gu

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BFR Update for 2025: How We’re Using Blood Flow Restriction Training

Mike Reinold

How we’re using blood flow restriction training for rehabilitation, performance, and recovery The post BFR Update for 2025: How We’re Using Blood Flow Restriction Training appeared first on Mike Reinold.

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The chiropractic approach to cardiovascular health

Chiropractic Economics

Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) is a leading cause of death globally, including in the U.S where a life is lost to CVD every 33 seconds. 1 Lifestyle factors, such as diet, physical activity, smoking and alcohol consumption significantly influence heart disease risk. 2 Chiropractic care, with its focus on holistic health, offers a promising complementary approach to reducing these risk factors and improving cardiovascular health outcomes.

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15 Creative Optometry Website Design Ideas

iMatrix

A successful optometry practice goes hand in hand with digital marketing. Most potential patients Google your practice before making an appointment. Like any healthcare facility, people need to hear about your practice from somewhere. Whether it’s a recommendation from a friend, email, or online review – any form of eye care marketing will affect the loyal clientele of your practice.

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Should You Sell Your Building With Your Chiropractic Practice Sale?

The Strategic Chiropractor

There’s one common question that goes through a lot of doctor’s minds as they prepare their transition — regardless of whether you are planning to transition sooner or later, sell, hire an associate, whatever it may be. The question I get often is this: Should I sell my building with my practice? There is no definitive answer that applies across the board except this: it depends on your situation.

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Balance may provide a better measure of aging than strength or gait

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

How long a person can stand—on one leg—is a more telltale measure of aging than changes in strength or gait, according to new Mayo Clinic research. The study appears today in the journal PLOS ONE.

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Enhance Your Active Lifestyle with an Atlanta Chiropractor

Any Spine

 Are you an active Atlantan experiencing discomfort or striving to elevate your physical performance? This article will illuminate how chiropractic care, particularly in dynamic communities like Midtown, Old 4th Ward, and Inman Park, close to the bustling Beltline, is pivotal in enhancing your well-being. I’ll delve into the benefits of customized chiropractic therapy for athletes and wellness enthusiasts alike and how it can tackle specific issues that hinder your active lifestyle.

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Our Favorite Journals to Stay Current

Mike Reinold

Here are our favorite reputable journals that we follow on a routine basis to stay current The post Our Favorite Journals to Stay Current appeared first on Mike Reinold.

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Develop and manage a successful chiropractic practice

Chiropractic Economics

Managing a chiropractic practice requires a diverse skill set well beyond medical expertise. Indeed, managing a chiropractic practice includes staff management, such as hiring, training, scheduling and performance management; patient treatment protocols, including clinical care, patient education and record-keeping; supervising of medical billing and collection departments; marketing and advertising; and the practice’s financial budgeting and income generation.

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How to Start a Pet Care Blog: Comprehensive Guide

iMatrix

Whether you’re a pet parent or not, you’re probably aware of pet blogs’ popularity. Pet owners love giving their pets the best care, and as a veterinarian, you can provide expert advice through your own pet blog. But what value can pet blogging bring to your pet care practice, and how can you get started? We’ve developed a simple guide to help you reach more pet parents and grow your practice in the process.

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Reducing daily sitting may prevent back pain

ScienceDaily: Back and Neck Pain

A new study showed that reducing daily sitting prevented back pain from worsening over six months. The result strengthens the current understanding of the link between activity and back pain as well as the mechanisms related to back pain.

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Bursts of exercise boost cognitive function, neuroscientists find

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

Decades of exercise research data support the common view that steady workouts over the long haul produce not only physical benefits but also improved brain function. But what about single bursts of exercise? A team of scientists at UC Santa Barbara has taken a closer look.

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Postgraduate Training Opportunities for Chiropractors: A Description of United States Programs

ChiroOrg

Chiro.Org Blog: This work details preliminary descriptive information on the current state of US-based PTOs for chiropractors. As of May 2023, a total of 49 PTOs for chiropractors exist in the US and are readily accessible online. However, many lack verification of quality and standards by external accrediting bodies. In addition, the profession currently lacks a consolidated resource of applicable training programs, potentially precluding many eligible applicants.

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10 Years of Revolutionizing Chiropractic Care

ChiroUp

ChiroUp was founded in 2014 by Dr. Bertelsman and Dr. Steele with a clear mission: To unite and elevate evidence-based chiropractors. In this blog, we’ll reflect on the key milestones that have brought us to where we are today. The journey has been epic, with thousands of DCs not only shaping our product but also transforming the millions of lives touched by our subscribers.

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The body’s own cannabinoid system for healing

Chiropractic Economics

Whether or not you take an external source of CBD, you have cannabinoids in your body. DCs not believing in cannabinoids is like not believing in calcium, magnesium or iron. Why? Every mammal produces cannabinoids through the body’s endogenous cannabinoid system or endocannabinoid system (ECS). In 1992, researchers discovered the ECS and named it after the cannabis plant due to the molecular similarities between what the plant and the body produce.

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SEO for Doctors: 9 Strategies for Massive Growth

iMatrix

You’ve probably heard the term search engine optimization, or SEO for short, but have a vague understanding of what it can do for your business. As a doctor, how can SEO take your business strategy to the next level? What value does SEO bring to medical practices? This blog will delve into actionable tips that utilize SEO to create a successful business strategy.

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Managing Stress and Anxiety with Chiropractic Care

Reinhardt Chiropractic

We all experience stress in our lives—it’s a natural response to daily challenges and pressures. But what happens when stress becomes more than just a fleeting feeling? When it starts to impact your physical health, disrupting your sleep, tightening your muscles, and making even the simplest tasks feel overwhelming? As a chiropractor, I see firsthand how stress can manifest in the body and affect overall well-being.

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Study finds 'brain endurance training' boosts cognitive and physical abilities in older adults

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

Brain endurance training (BET), a combined cognitive and exercise training method developed for athletes, boosts cognitive and physical abilities in older adults.

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ffect of Chiropractic Care on Low Back Pain for Active-duty Military Members: Mediation Through Biopsychosocial Factors

ChiroOrg

Chiro.Org Blog: US military members likely experience some improvement in low back pain interference and intensity when chiropractic care is added to usual medical care due to biopsychosocial mechanisms. Improvements in physical function and social activity appeared to be the largest contributors. Significant natural direct effects remained in both interference and intensity models, indicating that additional factors, such as patient beliefs, may be important mechanisms needing further evaluatio

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The Benefits of Using a TENS Unit

Healthy Life Chiropractic

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulators, or TENS units , offer a natural way to relieve pain , improve muscle recovery, and maximize the effectiveness of chiropractic care. Best of all, you can enjoy the benefits of TENS therapy at home with a second-generation wireless unit from HiDow , available now at Healthy Life Chiropractic in Newnan, GA. The Benefits of Using a TENS Unit for Pain Relief Using a TENS unit offers numerous benefits for pain relief.

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Nutrition and social support important for hip fracture recovery

Chiropractic Economics

This article discusses the importance of vitamin D and calcium for hip fracture recovery, as well as the value of adequate social support. This provides DCs with two areas to focus on when making recommendations for patients with this type of hip fracture injury. Annual hip fracture rates are expected to double by 2050. Chiropractic care can help prevent these injuries by improving balance and hip function in older adults, thereby reducing the risk of falls.

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Chiropractors Need To Stop Procrastinating

Rocket Chiro

A lot of chiropractors struggle with procrastination. They say they are going to do something, but they drag their feet. They will get to it someday, but someday never comes. One of the things I say a lot is. “The future YOU who is more successful knows things you don’t currently know and has habits that you currently don’t have.” If that’s true…and it is…procrastination is the enemy of your success.

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Wondering How To Crack Your Back at Home? Read This First

Oviedo Chiropractic

If you’ve experienced the relaxed, limber feeling after a chiropractic adjustment, it’s only natural to want to recreate that sensation at home. After all, a well-aligned back can relieve tension, improve comfort, and enhance flexibility in our daily lives. So, it makes sense that many people search for ways to safely crack their own backs. However, it’s important to remember that chiropractic adjustments are highly specialized techniques.

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New concussion sign could identify up to 33% of undiagnosed concussions

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

Concussion researchers have recognized a new concussion sign that could identify up to 33% of undiagnosed concussions. After a hit to the head, individuals sometimes quickly shake their head back and forth. Although it has been depicted in movies, television, and even cartoons for decades, this motion has never been studied, named, and does not appear on any medical or sports organization's list of potential concussion signs.

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Stay Active & Injury-Free: Chiropractor in Atlanta, Georgia

Any Spine

 Have you ever wondered how to stay active without the setbacks of injury, especially with the bustling Beltline vibe and the dynamic CrossFit scene in Inman Park, Atlanta? This article targets your hunger for an energetic, pain-free life, offering you essential insights into the preventative power of chiropractic care. We delve into common injuries that impede your lifestyle, how regular chiropractic adjustments contribute to injury prevention, and real stories of how residents in Atlanta main

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Getting Paid Today: Challenges and opportunities for independent practices

Physicians Practice

New legislation, as well as changes in patient expectations, present a host of challenges and opportunities for getting paid for service this year.

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Women Chiropractors Facebook group reaches 10,000 members

Chiropractic Economics

Women Chiropractors (WDC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and empowering women in the chiropractic profession, reached a significant milestone with its Facebook group: surpassing 10,000 members, all vetted and licensed women doctors of chiropractic. This online community, designed as one of WDC’s free resources, noted a WDC press release, connects women DCs from across the globe, fostering personal and professional growth, mentorship and shared knowledge within the field.

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The New Spineology. Patient Conforming, Ultra-MIS, Expandable

Orthopedics This Week

In a crowded minimally invasive surgery (MIS) lumbar spine surgery market, with literally dozens of expandable cages that enter the body through a small incision and then expand in situ, one company—no hyperbole—stands alone because, unlike all the other available devices, its patient conforming, patient-specific device enters the body through a space the size of a soda straw.

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