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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

The AT modifier doesn’t mean “all the time” Through the years, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has conducted many reviews and audits of chiropractic treatment and billing. GA modifier Documentation for chiropractic spinal adjustments has specific requirements in Medicare Part B.

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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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New WHO Guideline on Chronic LBP: Global Impact

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7, 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) released its “Guideline for Non-Surgical Management of Chronic Primary Low Back Pain in Adults in Primary and Community Care Settings.” [1] Spinal manipulative therapy” which includes chiropractic, is among the interventions the guideline recommends for all adults, including older adults.

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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 experience changes their perspective when you deliver services vastly different from just spinal manipulation, elevating you to healthcare team doctor not just manipulator.

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Association Between Chiropractic Spinal Manipulation and Cauda Equina Syndrome in Adults With Low Back Pain: Retrospective Cohort Study of US Academic Health Centers

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Chiro.Org Blog: The present study involving over 130,000 propensity-matched patients found that chiropractic spinal manipulation (CSM) is not a risk factor for cauda equina syndrome (CES).

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What is dry needling and why is it so popular?

Chiropractic Economics

Patients are increasingly adopting a proactive approach to health management, seeking therapies that provide immediate pain relief while addressing the underlying reasons for their misery. Needling possesses a unique ability to excite spinal segments when applied to distal tissues.