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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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The chiropractic approach to cardiovascular health

Chiropractic Economics

2 Chiropractic care, with its focus on holistic health, offers a promising complementary approach to reducing these risk factors and improving cardiovascular health outcomes. Palmer in 1895, who emphasized the importance of spinal health for overall well-being. where a life is lost to CVD every 33 seconds.

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Chiropractic Defense Council fights to overturn Australian ban on spinal manipulation for babies

Chiropractic Economics

Six months after the Chiropractic Board of Australia removed its self-imposed ban on spinal manipulation in children age two and under, the outcry from government officials forced the ban’s reinstatement. While chiropractors in Australia are still permitted to treat babies, they are banned solely from spinal manipulation.

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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.