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Car Crash Pain Chiropractor Explains The Top Five Most Costly Mistakes People Make After An Automobile Accident - February 22, 2012
Stormy weather accounts for many traffic accidents and car crash pain doctor says victims should not minimize injuries or expect that insurance companies are on their side....

To exercise after an injury or not to exercise? - February 20, 2012
For example, if you take two different people that were of the same sex, relatively the same age and size, both receiving similar injuries in the same accident, why don't they heal in relatively the same time period? If one person remains active while they are healing and the other person does not, the active person will generally get better faster and to a greater degree....

5 Myths about Chiropractic - February 8, 2012
Since its founding days nearly 120 years ago, chiropractic has grown into a reputable and well-respected healthcare practice. Yet, over the years many false myths have developed about chiropractic care. Below we take a look at five of the biggest myths and reveal the real truths....

HEALTH: CHIROPRACTIC: CRACKING THE CODE - February 6, 2012
As someone who had his first chiropractic treatment as a high-schooler, when an auto accident left him with multiple spinal injuries and a bruised sternum, Ong understands that it often takes a firstperson experience to become a believer. Are you a believer? Regardless, it's a good idea to get your facts straight instead of rushing to judgment. To that end, we asked three local chiropractors to address some of the more common myths and misunderstandings surrounding their profession....

Headaches…What a Pain in the Neck! - February 6, 2012
Most of us can relate to the pain of a headache. Whether it's due to stress, injury, genetics or one too many glasses of wine, there is no question that headaches are debilitating. They get in the way of what is most important in life. ...

High risks for young gymnasts - January 23, 2012
According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons website, approximately 15 to 30 percent of all childhood fractures are growth-plate fractures, which can result from a single traumatic event, such as a fall, or from chronic stress and overuse....

Careful Coding: Spinal Anomalies - January 17, 2012
Most doctors of chiropractic are familiar with these codes. This is evident by the frequency with which the codes appear in chiropractic records and on chiropractic claim forms. Unfortunately, some doctors are not aware that the use of these codes can be problematic. Congenital anomalies are not the best diagnoses to list as the reason(s) for care. ...

Product aims to perfect posture - January 10, 2012
IntelliSkin LLC offers six types of posture-enhancing products: the Eve Shirt for women, LC-1 Reactivator Shorts, Foundation Shirt for men, Foundation Posturecue Tank for men, Foundation Posturecue Sports Bra and the Posturecue V-Tee for men to wear under suits and business attire....

Improving Posture: Create a 24/7 Bubble of Health & Function - December 29, 2011
No matter how well we've mastered our skills as chiropractors and no matter what techniques we use in our practice, our patients' patterned postural habits between office visits can dictate the level of success of our treatment plans....

Chiropractic Profession to Unite at National Chiropractic Legislative Conference - December 28, 2011
For the first time, the American Chiropractic Association will be joined by other members of the Chiropractic Summit – a 41-organization entity that includes the Congress of Chiropractic State Associations and the International Chiropractors Association, among others – in hosting the 2012 National Chiropractic Legislative Conference (NCLC) Feb. 15-18 in Washington, D.C. ...

ChiroTouch donates $25,000 to Foundation for Chiropractic Progress - December 27, 2011
ChiroTouch, a leading chiropractic practice management solution, pledged an initial commitment of $25,000 to the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP)....

Chiropractic practitioner introduces revolutionary form of acupuncture, blending past, modern practices - December 27, 2011
In "Quantum Acupuncture – The Next Level", Dr. Ronald Henry presents his personal research that fuses an ancient Chinese form of healing, acupuncture, with modern discoveries. ...

High Profile Industry Figure Positions 'Chiropractic Leadership Alliance' for Growth with the Acquisition of CLA - December 23, 2011
hiropractic Leadership Alliance (CLA), a visionary leader in the chiropractic technologies industry, announced today that David Fletcher, D.C., has officially acquired a majority position in CLA and will immediately assume the role of Chairman and Chief Clinical Officer. ...

Chiropractors say Arizona not enforcing law - December 14, 2011
Arizona chiropractors on Tuesday accused state regulators of failing to require a major health insurer to provide promised coverage, resulting in inadequate reimbursements that are driving some out of business. ...

Rockville Chiropractor Launches Web TV Channel - December 12, 2011
Advanced Spine & Wellness Center, a chiropractic and physical therapy center located in Rockville, Maryland, has recently launched an online video channel called Advanced Living TV....

Chiropractic Marketing Consultant Creates Direct Response Newsletters for Chiropractors to Send to Patients - December 12, 2011
Chiropractors have learned that mailing a practice newsletter to their patient base is a proven practice builder but the problem is very few doctors find time to write their newsletters. Consultant Ben Cummings has finally solved this problem. ...

Sigma Instruments launches comprehensive seminar and Web-based training and support network - December 5, 2011
"The fact that we already have dozens of assessment and treatment theories, does nothing to help the profession or unify the chiropractic message. In contrast to all other chiropractic instrument approaches, Sigma doesn't sponsor any specified recipe for treatment but consider the instrument as an extension of the hands of the chiropractor. It provides information that we could never have access to in the past such as tissue durometer, frequency and motoricity patterns. It then allows the doctor to now deliver extremely precise computer controlled manipulative forces to targeted tissues, hundreds of times faster than we could ever imagine before with any manual approach."...

Local Chiropractors Help Improve the Lives of Returning Vets - November 17, 2011
"Returning vets from the Iraq and Afganastan conflict, we're providing up to a years worth of care," said Dan. "So, if they only want to come in a few times that's fine. If they want to come in for an entire year, that's awesome." Dan said the program, which includes as much care as necessary, was sparked after seeing many veterans return home with back issues. He said months and years of carrying heavy equipment, large backpacks, and moving from place to place have left returning soldiers with a variety of spinal issues....

Upcoming free December webinar: Cold laser therapy - November 14, 2011
Over 10,000 chiropractors already use cold laser therapy. Why aren't you? If you are currently evaluating cold laser for your practice or not sure if it's right for you, whether you're in the market, already own or are considering a cold laser device, you don't want to miss this webinar!...

Association of NJ Chiropractors holds record-setting convention - November 14, 2011
The momentum for this historic convention began with a forum of eight presidents of chiropractic colleges discussing chiropractic care and its role in the healthcare profession. This first-of-its-kind forum, with graduates from all of the invited programs looking on, had the panelists engaged in a lively discussion moderated by Dr. Sig Miller, executive director of the ANJC. ...

Local Chiropractic Group joins fight against hunger, holding food drive in November - November 14, 2011
With Thanksgiving approaching, Chiro One Wellness Centers is joining the fight against hunger by hosting their 6th Annual 'Share the Abundance' Food Drive to collect non-perishable food items to be given to Feeding America to help feed the hungry this holiday season. Beginning November 1st, you can assist by donating items such as peanut butter, tuna and other non-perishable food items at a Chiro One near you....

Brooklyn Feds Charge Dozen in $95M Medicare Scam - November 4, 2011
Chiropractic Practice, Chiropractor Practice...

Increases in Health Consciousness Among Baby Boomers will Boost Demand for Chiropractors - November 1, 2011
Often regarded as a fringe or vague science, chiropractic care is slowly gaining greater legitimacy among other healthcare providers, insurance providers and consumers. Studies concerning the effectiveness of chiropractic treatments, however, have produced conflicting results. Consequently, revenue is expected to grow slowly at an average annualized rate of 1.8% to $13.0 billion in the five years since 2006. ...

Danville doctor targets texting and driving - November 1, 2011
Hoffman, a Danville chiropractor who treats patients with car wreck-related injuries, spent thousands of dollars of his own money to place the messages on four of his six billboard advertisements in the Danville and the Pittsylvania County area....

Court Awards The Norfolk & Dedham Group $1.1 Million Dollars in Medical Provider Fraud Lawsuit Filed against Former Massachusetts Chiropractor, Jason - October 31, 2011
For the second time this year, The Norfolk & Dedham Group has won a significant insurance fraud/racketeering case filed against a chiropractor and his treatment facilities. By a Memorandum of Decision issued September 15, 2011, a judge sitting in the Massachusetts Suffolk Superior Court ordered Jason Corbett, and his chiropractic clinics (including Franklin Field, Hyde Park and Union Street Chiropractic) pay Norfolk & Dedham $1,138,453.42 dollars in damages. ...

HOUSTON CHIROPRACTOR CONVICTED OF HEALTH CARE FRAUD IN STATE AND FEDERAL PROBE - October 31, 2011
Justina Okehie aka Dr. Tina Collins, 55, of Richmond, Texas, has pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit health care fraud, United States Attorney Kenneth Magidson announced today. The conspiracy resulted in fraudulent physical therapy and chiropractic claims being paid by the Medicare and the Texas Medicaid programs. From January 2007 through August 2010, Medicare and Medicaid paid approximately $2.1 million to Okehie. ...

California Medicaid tries to recover millions in fees - October 28, 2011
California's Medicaid agency plans to recoup millions of dollars in fees it paid in the past year for dental, chiropractic and podiatry services, but at least one group of affected health centers has said the move will put its facilities in a precarious financial position....

Patient Satisfaction and Continuity of Care - October 26, 2011
Continuity of care in family practice was first described by Hennen in 1975 and has been recognized since then as one of the core values in health care that contribute to patient and doctor satisfaction, as well as improved patient outcomes. However, spiraling health care costs, the global financial crisis, changing practice patterns and other systemic pressures have seen the erosion of comprehensive care into more focused and fragmented models....

ChiroTouch joins ACA's corporate membership program - October 26, 2011
Membership in ACA gives ChiroTouch the opportunity to give back to the chiropractic community by supporting programs and initiatives aimed at advancing the profession on behalf of the patients it serves....

Chicago Chiropractors Wield Social Media to Increase Focus on Health and Wellness - October 24, 2011
A team of Chicago chiropractors have recently taken their online presence into the realms of social media to provide their patients with another layer of information about how they treat back pain and help with pain management. ...

Southern California University of Health Sciences introduces OrthoNeuro Technologies Dynadjust into Chiropractic Curriculum - October 24, 2011
OrthoNeuro Technologies, Inc. (http://www.ortho-neuro.com), a technology company that designs and integrates products and services focused on technique skills development to increase proficiency in the chiropractic community, is pleased to announce that Los Angeles College of Chiropractic (LACC) at the Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) will be implementing the Dynadjust Spinal Manipulation Training System into the technique curriculum for chiropractic students....

Your Practice Mission and Staff Ownership: Making the Connection - October 24, 2011
Doctors often feel that no matter what they do, they can't get their staff to be consistently accountable to providing superior service, embodying and sharing the value message of the practice, doing their part to bring new patients to the practice, or whatever else might constitute the mission and purpose of the clinic. "They don't care about the practice like I do," is the common refrain....

Your 12-month marketing guide - October 19, 2011
The more new patients you see, the more your practice grows. And those who have mastered the new-patient machine will tell you that it's good to start by thinking with the end in mind....

When Pain Persists: Implications of a New Chronic Pain Report - October 19, 2011
With all the debates and foot-dragging on the order of Richard III as to where health care needs to go, I get the unmistakable impression that much of the true conscience of American medicine lies within recent reports from the Institute of Medicine. ...

The relationship business - October 19, 2011
A major topic in the business of chiropractic concerns relationships, and the importance of forming good ones with your patients. You work to establish your credibility and trust with the clients under your care, creating the unique doctor-patient therapeutic bond. But that's not your only relationship with them....

Corrective Exercises for Golfers - October 17, 2011
The goal when it comes to treating golfers is to give them the ability to play golf "full out." To do that, we have to understand what stops them from playing it that way in the first place. When an injured golfer comes in, the goal of treatment is to have them return to golf (competition) physically and mentally robust in as short a period as possible. Walking 18 holes and spending time on the driving range is not enough to keep golfing muscles in top shape and minimize the risk of injury. It takes relatively strong, flexible golfing muscles to play it well, make improvements and avoid common injuries....

Don't learn the hard way - October 14, 2011
The old adage holds true: "Hindsight is always 20/20." No matter how diligently you prepare and plan for all possible scenarios, there are always things that you would do differently if given another opportunity. Although energetic, ambitious, and undaunted, many recent young doctors of chiropractic "don't know what they don't know" and often repeat a pattern of missteps that could have easily been avoided. Needless to say, it is impossible to know the outcome of every choice, but it is wise to glean wisdom by heeding the experiences of the myriad doctors who have failed (and succeeded) before you. ...

Chiropractor Announces Batavia Holistic Treatments for ADHD and ADD - October 13, 2011
Sharratt Chiropractic announced that the practice provides holistic care treatments for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). While Dr. Sharratt does not directly treat ADHD, through wellness care, the chiropractor can help manage the factors that exacerbate the symptoms of this disorder....

Chiropractors warn about new SMS-related ailment: 'text neck' - October 13, 2011
The ailment has been discovered by chiropractors, one of which, Rachael Lancaster, of Freedom Back Clinics in Leeds, said: "Text neck is caused by the neck being flexed for a prolonged period of time. Sufferers are increasing as the use of smart phones and tablet computers become more popular."...

Texting can hurt! - October 12, 2011
Doctors and chiropractors said hunching over mobile gadgets was causing increased incidence of neck and shoulder aches and pains. They also warned that "all that curving of the body to text, type, watch videos, and play games could cause debilitating pain that lasts a lifetime."...

Future Health Founder and CEO Dr. Steven J. Kraus Addresses ACA House of Delegates - October 10, 2011
Dr. Steven J. Kraus, acknowledged EHR expert and founder and CEO of Future Health software (creators of eConnect and Virtual Office Suite) recently spoke in Portland, Ore., at the American Chiropractic Association's (ACA) annual House of Delegates meeting....

Human Touch(R) Recognizes National Chiropractic Health Month in October - October 10, 2011
U.S. Leader of Massage Chairs, Perfect Chair® Recliners and Wellness Solutions Launches Wellness Education Campaign in October to Raise Awareness About the Importance of Chiropractic Health...

Chiropractor Marketing Consultant and Entrepreneur, Matthew Loop, Shows DC's How to Monetize Their Expertise Online - October 6, 2011
Dr. Matthew Loop, who's an internationally recognized expert in the field of Internet marketing, a top-tier business coach and serial entrepreneur, is sharing his success formula with doctors who have experience, knowledge and passion in their respective specialties. ...

ChiroTouch and Industry Expert Dr. Steve Hoffman Announce 2011 Annual Management Planing Seminar - October 6, 2011
ChiroTouch™, the nation's leader in chiropractic software, and noted industry expert, coach, and chiropractor Dr. Steve Hoffman, are pleased to announce the 2011 Annual Management Planing Seminar, which will take place October 21st and 22nd at the Sheraton San Diego Marina....

SuperConference Features World Class Program for Chiropractors "Reclaim Your Edge" Inspires to Higher Purpose - October 3, 2011
The Masters Circle SuperConference combined motivation with continuing education by featuring the top presenters in the chiropractic and wellness field, including college presidents, leaders of national and international organizations, and advanced healers from every discipline. ...

DC Practice Tools Expands the Ultimate Chiropractic Ads Giving Chiropractors Several Chiropractic Marketing Tools to Choose From - October 3, 2011
The Ultimate Chiropractic Ads (http://www.ultimatechiropracticads.com) continue to build upon the solid foundation of print advertising by including a few more multifaceted products to regenerate the flow of patients and incorporate "zoned" target marketing. ...

CMS Releases MLN Matters Article to Assist Chiropractors in Understanding Medicare Coverage Policies - October 3, 2011
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released a MLN Matters article providing an overview of Medicare policy regarding chiropractic services. CMS has determined, through numerous audits, that a significant portion of chiropractic service claims have been paid inappropriately....

ACA House of Delegates elects new leaders, approves policies - September 30, 2011
The American Chiropractic Association's (ACA) House of Delegates (HOD) met recently in Portland, Ore., to elect new leadership, approve new policies, and set the course of the association for the next year....

F4CP to host webinar on medical home model - September 30, 2011
The Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) is becoming a dominant model for healthcare delivery in your community - and throughout the U.S. On Oct. 4, 2011 at 1 p.m. EST, the foundation will host a webinar on its newest white paper, "The Role of Chiropractic Care in the Patient-Centered Medical Home." ...

Living Space: Your pillow could be robbing you of a good night's sleep - September 29, 2011
There's no doubt that a good day starts with a good night's sleep. But your choice of pillow may be standing in the way. Worse still, it could be the source of your daytime neck, shoulder or back stiffness. ...

Association of NJ Chiropractors urges everyone to Get TechnoHealthy! - September 29, 2011
The world is getting smaller thanks to modern technology; but unfortunately, aches and pains are growing as a result. This October, members of the Association of NJ Chiropractors, the statewide association representing over 2000 chiropractors, will observe National Chiropractic Health Month by educating the public on how they can stay connected without pain....

Chiro Finishing School Announces Large Business Hole in Chiropractic Profession Filled - September 29, 2011
Chiro Finishing School ("CFS") is launching its next online program on October 7th, 2011. CFS is designed for chiropractors who want a business edge in this turbulent climate. CFS is the brainchild of Dr. Patrick Gentempo, a long-time chiropractor, and the creator of several large companies in the chiropractic space. ...

Why don't patients get 'it'? - September 29, 2011
When patients don't understand chiropractic after a thorough exam and report of findings, it can be frustrating to even the most veteran chiropractors. Fortunately, science can provide the solution to this phenomenon....

Shoes, Injury, Misinformation, and a Soap Box - September 29, 2011
So how long until minimalist shoes are bad for you? Depends on who you ask! Some physicians, podiatrists, etc. are already screaming dire warnings about taking the $400 arch supports out of your motion control shoes. They are quite sure your feet will literally fall into pieces and you will have to balance on the bloody stumps that used to be your ankles. ...

Back to School Checkup: Learning Disorders and Chiropractic Care - September 28, 2011
Learning disorders are just one of many neurological problems that affect children today. They also include hyperactivity, attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and minimal brain damage among others. ...

Greatest Person of the Day: Pono Aiona, Sports Doctor - September 28, 2011
It's volunteer time for the ex-football player, but what he does on the field is not that different from what he does in his office. The Milpitas resident treats sports injuries at his private practice in Fremont called Sport Clinic Inc., specializing in rehab and chiropractic work....

ChiroTouch named one of the fastest growing companies in America - September 28, 2011
Integrated Practice Solutions Inc. (IPS), developer of a chiropractic software ChiroTouch, was recently named by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest growing companies in America....

Get 'SaaSy' with your office technology - September 25, 2011
Think of your current practice. Would you and your staff be able to function efficiently and offer your patients superior service without it? How successful would your practice be if your office equipment consisted of a telephone, a few pens and notebooks, a filing cabinet, and a copy machine? Unless your practice has only a handful of patients, office procedures of the past simply won't cut it....

F4CP launches Facebook fan pages to increase positive chiropractic awareness - September 25, 2011
The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP) recently launched its enhanced professional and public Facebook fan pages - FoundationforChiropracticProgress and StayingHealthywithChiropracticCare - as part of its continuing aggressive advertising and public relations campaign initiated in 2006....

Decompression Marketing Elite Now Offers Success Training for Chiropractors - September 22, 2011
Decompression Marketing Elite (http://www.decompressionmarketingelite.com),now offers monthly success training through webinars, giving doctors the chance to enhance their decompression marketing skills without ever closing their office. ...

The power of your Web presence - September 22, 2011
In today's world, it is necessary for every business to have an online presence just as much as it needs a phone number and an address. The Internet is now the main reference source people use when searching for providers of goods and services. If you don't have online visibility, your practice may be overlooked completely....

Chiropractor gets year in jail for killing 78-year-old - September 21, 2011
More than 2 1/2 years after killing a 78-year-old resident with a punch in a downtown parking lot, a Florida chiropractor received the maximum one-year jail sentence Friday for criminally negligent homicide....

Hillsborough looks to combat staged accident fraud - September 21, 2011
Florida is a national leader in staged accident fraud. One reason is the state's Personal Injury Protection insurance, which requires insurers to pay up to $10,000 in medical costs per accident victim no matter who is at fault....

Oh, My Aching Back! - September 19, 2011
A number of things can make our backs ache. Things like injuries, arthritis and even genetics can give you back problems. What's not so obvious is what we do in our daily lives that can give us a pain in the neck…literally....

Major Medical Meltdown-Chiropractor Patients Hurt, Docs Facing Bankruptcy - September 18, 2011
The Council of Chiropractic Education Proposes Major Changes in What Chiropractors Can and Can't Do in Their Practice. Dr. Phil Yamamoto says it will drive many in his field into bankruptcy and hurt patient care. ...

American Chiropractic Association Partners with AXA Equitable - September 16, 2011
The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) today announced the addition of AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company to its line-up of affinity partners. AXA Equitable has been in the association retirement program business for more than 40 years, and is the association's exclusive partner in retirement planning for members. ...

Medicare to Release Another Chiropractic Comparative Billing Report, Says Dr. Tom Necela of The Strategic Chiropractor - September 16, 2011
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) plan on releasing another comparative billing report to the chiropractic profession on September 26, 2011. Chiropractors are urged to use this report to improve billing practices in order to avoid audits....

Five Points To Show You How To Pick An Excellent Chiropractor - September 13, 2011
When selecting a chiropractic doctor, you could become confused at the high number of these specialists within driving distance. Alternatively, you might be worried because you might find only two or three in your area. If it is possible, check with colleagues and relatives for a referral. In case you end up with several to decide on, here are some guidelines to remember:...

Take the Isometric Challenge - September 12, 2011
In my chiropractic practice, I like using isometric exercises for improving posture and developing initial strength. If you are just beginning a workout program, coming off an injury, or can't make it to the gym where weights or weight machines are available, doing isometrics will provide some progress in your training....

Record attendance is expected at the 9th Annual X-Travaganza - September 12, 2011
Record attendance is expected at the 9th annual X-Travaganza, the largest chiropractic celebration in the northeast. The event will be held Sept. 30 through Oct. 1 at the MGM/Foxwoods in Mashantucket, Conn....

Streamline with software - September 11, 2011
Computers, in one form or another, are found in almost every area of our lives. And much like an employee, computers can do actual work for you. They can simplify billing, make note writing faster and more detailed, count your inventory, graph your statistics, recall patients, do accounting, and much more....

New service helps doctors of chiropractic build super star practices - September 10, 2011
Silver Platter Marketing Solutions is a new firm offering ala carte and monthly marketing programs to chiropractors. Services include scheduling of open houses, researching and scheduling time at health fairs, press release submission to local media, contacting local radio and TV stations for free publicity, letters to attorneys and MDs for referrals, and website and chiropractic directories reviews and recommendations....

Chiropractic Super Conference – "Reclaim Your Edge" Announced by The Masters Circle - Scientists, Philosophers, College Presidents and World Leaders C - September 9, 2011
The Masters Circle annual Super Conference (Sept 15-17) entitled "Reclaim Your Edge," is themed around sharpening chiropractic skills in all aspects of practice fulfillment – improving clinical results, refining communication to create effective and ethical chiropractic marketing, and learning how to apply our unique philosophy, science and art to help more people and become more successful in every way....

ChiroTouch To Host "Chiro Finishing School – The 12 Foundational Principles of Business" Webinar with Dr. Patrick Gentempo and Richard Sapio - September 9, 2011
ChiroTouch™, the nation's leader in chiropractic software, is welcoming Dr. Patrick Gentempo and Richard Sapio as the hosts for "Chiro Finishing School – The 12 Foundational Principles of Business," which will air live for one hour on September 15th, 2011 at 10:30 AM (PDT)....

Chiropractors Push to Reverse New York's Workers' Comp Guidelines - September 9, 2011
New York chiropractors don't like the new medical treatment guidelines adopted last December by the New York State Workers' Compensation Board. These changes focus on the treatment for the mid- and low-back, neck, shoulder and knees. The state's main chiropractic association is lobbying state lawmakers to reverse the new guidelines....

Indians charged in $295 mn US fraud - September 9, 2011
At least 9 Indian medical professionals are among 90 people charged in the US in a massive healthcare fraud under which false claims to the tune of USD 295 million were submitted to public insurance provider....

Parker University, Parker SHARE products donate chiropractic equipment to Joplin chiropractors - September 6, 2011
Parker University and Parker SHARE Products donated chiropractic equipment to chiropractors in Joplin, Mo., where a tornado struck the area in May and destroyed several chiropractic practices. The Joplin tornado was the deadliest tornado in more than 60 years in the U.S....

ChiroTouch To Exhibit at The ACA House of Delegates Annual Conference in Oregon - September 6, 2011
ChiroTouch™, the nation's leader in chiropractic software, is pleased to announce it will be attending the ACA House of Delegates Annual Conference in Portland, Oregon, September 14th - 18th, 2011."ChiroTouch enjoys close relationships with state associations across the country, and is a proud member of the ACA" said Robert Moberg, President of ChiroTouch. "We are pleased to have the opportunity to share our advanced total practice management software at the House of Delegates Conference."...

CMS hosting provider call on HIPAA Version 5010 and Medicare - September 1, 2011
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will host a national education call regarding Medicare's implementation of HIPAA Version 5010 on Wednesday, Aug. 31, from 2:00-3:30p.m. EST. Chiropractors and other doctors who electronically submit claims are required to upgrade to HIPAA version 5010 by Jan. 1, 2012. ...

Atlanta Chiropractor Provides Free Workplace Presentations on Ergonomics, Wellness and Chiropractic - August 23, 2011
Dr. Craig A. Senft, a chiropractor and director of Senft Chiropractic in Atlanta, offers free, chiropractic corporate wellness presentations for Atlanta businesses....

ChiroTouch To Attend SCU of Health Sciences Extravaganza - August 22, 2011
ChiroTouch™, the nation's leader in chiropractic software, is pleased to announce it will be attending the SoCal University of Health Sciences Extravaganza Centennial....

The Masters Circle – The Chiropractic Marketing and Seminars Company Announces Webinar Series to Teach Wellness Models to Chiropractors. - August 17, 2011
Using the latest approaches to information distribution, well-known chiropractic seminar company The Masters Circle combined with pioneering wellness franchise Eight Weeks To Wellness have joined forces to provide a series of twelve webinars on transforming a traditional chiropractic practice into a wellness practice. ...

ChiroTouch To Host "Chiropractic Business 101 – Financial Leadership" Webinar with Dr. Janice Hughes - August 16, 2011
San Diego, CA – Aug 15th, 2011 – ChiroTouch™, the nation's leader in chiropractic software, is welcoming Dr. Janice Hughes as the host for "Chiropractic Business 101 - Financial Leadership," which will air live for one hour on August 30th, 2011 at 10:30 AM (PDT)."At the center of all business, regardless of industry, are the financials" said Robert Moberg, President of ChiroTouch. "Having a healthy business means healthy financials, and Dr. Hughes is an expert in this regard."...

DC Generations - Parker Family Seminars Announces Annual Mega-Seminar - August 12, 2011
The Parker Family Seminars legacy continues! DC Generations has just announced this year's Chiropractic Appreciation Mega-Event will be held September 8-10 in Peoria, IL. All doctors of chiropractic are invited to attend - DCGenerations.com....

The American Chiropractic Association announces new corporate members - August 12, 2011
The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) announced that the following organizations have demonstrated their support for ACA's mission to advance the chiropractic profession by joining the association as corporate members....

How would you recommend DCs to get started in rehab services? Can you start small and make it work? - August 8, 2011
The key to implementing rehab is to plan what to do with a patient from start to finish. Begin with muscle tests, justifying rehab to insurance companies, showing a baseline, and most importantly to build patient compliance by paving their visual path to recovery and how they can participate in their own healing process by doing active rehabilitation right in your office....

NUHS Florida chiropractic program receives accreditation approval - August 8, 2011
National University of Health Sciences (NUHS) received notice July 29, 2011, from the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) regarding accreditation of its Doctor of Chiropractic Degree Program in St. Petersburg, Fla....

ChiroTouch To Host Facebook Referral Webinar with Doctor Jason Deitch - August 4, 2011
ChiroTouch™, the nation's leader in chiropractic software, is welcoming Dr. Jason Deitch as the host speaker for "How to Turn Facebook Into Your Automatic New Patient Referral-Generating Machine," which will air live for one hour on August 4th, 2011 at 10:30 AM (PDT)....

NPCO to Field Team in 2012 Los Angeles Marathon - August 4, 2011
The Non-Profit Chiropractic Organization (NPCO) is excited to announce its participation in the 2012 Honda LA Marathon, being held on Sunday, March 18 in Los Angeles. ...

San Francisco Chiropractor, Dr. Adam Jacobs Offers Active Release Technique Promotion For the Month of August. - August 3, 2011
Active Release Technique is a patented soft-tissue therapeutic technique that uses targeted muscle movements to release and smooth out scar tissue and muscular adhesions cause by overuse and misuse. Active Release Technique is patented in order to maintain a high standard of doctors who practice, and to insure the public the best possible care. ...

Aetna Apparently Dropped Chiropractic Coverage In July Against State Law, Attorney General Says - August 3, 2011
"We determined that a new national agreement with a chiropractic benefits vendor did not specify all of the procedure codes that chiropractors in Connecticut can perform within the scope of their license," said Aetna spokeswoman Cynthia Michener. "We are currently reviewing claims submitted within the past month to see if any were denied improperly. If so, we will reprocess those claims."...

OrthoNeuro Technologies Sponsors Interactive Webinar with Dynamic Chiropractor - August 2, 2011
OrthoNeuro Technologies sponsors free interactive webinar that will discuss compelling evidence about the importance of accuracy, control and skill in chiropractic manipulation....

Elastic Therapeutic Taping: Let's Talk Treatment - August 1, 2011
Taping is utilized in addressing any musculoskeletal pain conditions. Chiropractors adjust the spine and extremities; therapeutic taping can be a particular asset in treating pain conditions such as neck pain, back pain, leg pain, hand pain, shoulder pain, knee pain – just about any area of the body. It is also used in treating postural, foot and gait issues....

Five Elements To Try To Look For In A Effective Chiropractor - August 1, 2011
When picking a chiropractor, you might feel overwhelmed at the large number of these professionals within driving distance. Then again, you may well be anxious because you may find only one or two in your town. Whenever possible, check with friends and relatives for a recommendation. If you find yourself with several to choose from, here are some suggestions to take into account: ...

ChiroTouch To Exhibit at the Life Chiropractic College West 'Catch The Wave' Conference - August 1, 2011
ChiroTouch To Present Its Software at the Life Chiropractic College West 'Catch The Wave' Conference...

Chiropractic Marketing and Business Experts Reveal Their Strategies in New Program - July 31, 2011
Chiropractic marketing and business experts Drs. Daron Stegall and Troy Counselman release their latest chiropractic coaching solution called 'Patients to Profits - The Complete Chiropractic Success System' with the goal of bringing an all-inclusive practice management and growth program to the profession that all doctors can afford....

ACCAHC Competencies for Integrated Practice - July 31, 2011
The Academic Consortium for Complementary and Alternative Health Care (ACCAHC), created in 2004 as a project of the Integrated Healthcare Policy Consortium and featuring representation from educational, accrediting, testing and certification organizations in chiropractic, acupuncture, massage therapy and naturopathic medicine, among others, has released Competencies for Optimal Practice in Integrated Environments. ...

Choosing a Chiropractor Doesn't Have to be a Pain in the Neck: 5 Danger Signs to Avoid When Finding the Right Chiropractor - July 30, 2011
More people suffering from life's aches and pains seek chiropractic than those who try alternative therapies like yoga, massage, and acupuncture. With more than 60,000 licensed chiropractors nation-wide, patients often wonder how to find a qualified chiropractor who can relieve their particular pain. ...

Neck and Back Problems Best Addressed With Prevention - July 28, 2011
According to the Cleaveland Clinic Health Library, "Good posture involves training your body to stand, walk, sit and lie in positions where the least strain is placed on supporting muscles and ligaments during movement or weight-bearing activities." ...

Newark Pain and Rehab Offers Advanced Treatments for Rehabilitating Auto Injuries - July 27, 2011
Dr. Vincent Saraceno of Newark Pain and Rehab Center announced that his office has renewed its focus on treating and managing pain related to auto injuries. This action is in response to the continuing high number of auto accidents, which cause injuries that result in high medical costs and long-term pain. ...

Facebook Marketing Consultant Helps Chiropractors Get an Extra 20-30 New Patients per Month - July 27, 2011
Dr. Matthew Loop has created a revolutionary way for chiropractors to use social media to attract an extra 20-30 new patients per month. The innovative marketing techniques he's developed are proven through his own personal experience in maximizing the value and power of such free sites as Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter....

Doctors accuse chiropractors of selling anti-vaccination message - July 27, 2011
DOCTORS have accused some chiropractors of undermining public health policy by supporting a discredited anti-vaccination group and directing patients to the site for information....

Decompression Safety Alert: Beware of Safety Issues With Certain Table Designs - July 27, 2011
A tragedy almost beyond comprehension has recently rocked the chiropractic world. As is so often the case, accidents have many victims, not the least of whom can be the person(s) perceived to be responsible. The following information, though too late for the victim and their family, may save many of us using this type of equipment the unspeakable pain and legal devastation lack of diligence toward safety can bring....

ChiroTouch To Present Its Software at the Dynamic Essentials Seminar in Georgia - July 26, 2011
ChiroTouch To Present Its Software at the Dynamic Essentials Seminar in Georgia...

Foundation for Chiropractic Progress supporters share the value of its campaign - July 23, 2011
The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP), architect of the longest running public awareness campaign for the chiropractic profession, has achieved landmark success during Q2 2011, receiving continuous positive feedback from supporters regarding the many projects and partnerships implemented....

Small-Town Hospital With Big Ideas - July 22, 2011
Recently, I was hired to provide a new service: chiropractic. Why did a small rural hospital decide to take a chance on a new product? It's in the genes. In the 75-year history of the hospital, Bigfork Valley has grown as health care needs have grown. ...

Personal Injury Patients Now Treated While Sleeping - July 21, 2011
Dr. Hawkins has seen patients with chronic pain immediately opt for a surgical solution before even looking into non-surgical options, such as manipulation under anesthesia. This allows the chiropractor to accomplish what would normally be too painful for the conscious patient to endure. It also allows the Doctor to perform treatment without resistance from the injured patient who would normally tense up due to the additional pain. "This is not for everyone," states Dr. Hawkins. "Perhaps 1% to 5% of patients are candidates. ...

Local Chirporactors Trade Free Sessions for Military Donations - July 21, 2011
"As health care providers we try to serve the community and we felt that one of the ways of serving our community is a way to give back and acknowledge those folks that put their lives on the line every day for us and also to give back to our own community by an exchange for anyone in the community who donates items to allow area residents to come in and receive a complimentary visit," he said....

Front and center - July 21, 2011
The front desk is the first part of your practice that your patients see. Make sure you know how to effectively hire for that position....

Secrets to successful site selection - July 20, 2011
One of the main things that can cause a chiropractic practice to financially under-perform is a poor location. A poor location ultimately results from poor site selection or misinformation about a site....

Framingham Chiropractor Offers Interactive Metronome® Treatment that has been clinically proven to help kids with ADD, ADHA, and Autism Spectrum Disor - July 19, 2011
The Interactive Metronome® uses rhythmic and movement treatment exercises that have been found to improve motor planning and coordination in both children and adults in academic and sports endeavors. In addition, IM performance correlates with academic achievement in areas such as mathematics, language, reading, and attention to task....

CareCredit Provides Resources Exclusively For Chiropractors - July 19, 2011
CareCredit, the nation's leading healthcare credit card, now has exclusive resources available for chiropractors through their online Resource Center, including FREE marketing materials and educational tools to help enhance practice growth. ...

New beginnings - July 19, 2011
As a new chiropractor, accompanying your nearly eight years of education are all the loans that come with them. You can finally make money, rather than have it sucked out of your wallet at every turn. But your school is not going to give you a set of office keys to go with that diploma....

ChiroTouch To Attend the Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association Fall Convention - July 18, 2011
"ChiroTouch invests a great deal of time in working with state associations," said Robert Moberg, President of ChiroTouch. "We are thrilled to have the opportunity to share our advanced total practice management software with NCPA's members."...

WFC appeals for support, donations to help embattled DCs in South Korea. - July 18, 2011
In a WFC press release dated June 30, 2011, the federation notes that the Korean Chiropractic Association, which once boasted upwards of 60 members, "is currently reduced to 17 members because of the hostile environment to chiropractic practice in Korea." According to the release, the two medical associations have been reporting chiropractors to the police for years and show no signs of letting up....

The growing entrepreneur - July 15, 2011
Yes, you may have top-notch skills and an enviable bedside manner, but unless you employ some basic business know-how, your practice will likely fail within the first six months. That's because building a new practice depends on skills you weren't taught in school....

TCC announces 'Certified Chiropractic Wellness Specialist' program - July 14, 2011
Texas Chiropractic College (TCC) and its Office of Postgraduate Studies are announced they will offer the new "Certified Chiropractic Wellness Specialist" program this fall, with the first of the four courses held on Sept. 24. This is the first time this program will be available in Texas....

A checks-and-balances approach - July 14, 2011
There are many ways to successfully manage and motivate your team. But one of the most successful is implementing a weekly team meeting. This helps everyone stay on the same page and understand exactly what is expected for the upcoming week....

Celebrate National Chiropractic Health Month and 'Get TechnoHealthy' - July 14, 2011
This year's theme - "Get TechnoHealthy!" - and activities focus on how doctors of chiropractic can help the public stay healthy and injury free while toting the gadgets they love or working long hours in front of a computer....

Manipulation Under Anesthesia Being Offered at Preferred Pain Center's State of the Art Phoenix Surgery Center - July 13, 2011
Manipulation Under Anesthesia (MUA) procedure for chronic pain conditions is now being offered at the Southwest's premiere pain management clinic, Preferred Pain Center, along with (MUA) training for doctors interested in learning the techniques. ...

Best practices for hiring a consultant - July 13, 2011
Are there days you wake up and wonder where your practice is? Do you vacillate about your revenue flows? Are you concerned about patient volume and accounts receivable? These are the questions many chiropractors ask themselves....

Little Silver Family Chiropractic Has Soldiers Backs - July 13, 2011
"Healing Hands 4 Heroes Program," commits member doctors to not only treating returning veterans free of charge, but also to bringing notoriety and understanding to the multitude of challenges soldiers face in fighting for their country....

A return to tradition: Chiropractor makes house calls - July 12, 2011
To mark a quarter-century of practicing chiropractic medicine in Wilton, Dr. Elihu Rosen is reviving an old-time tradition that is on the verge of extinction. "I've just added house calls to my practice," said Dr. Rosen....

Bringing evidence based practice principles to chiropractors working in VHA - July 11, 2011
Faculty from National University of Health Sciences (NUHS) will be holding an evidence based practice (EBP) workshop for chiropractic physicians (DCs) working in the Veterans Health Administration system (VHA)....

The American Chiropractic Association announces new corporate members - July 11, 2011
The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) announced that the following organizations have demonstrated their support for ACA's mission to advance the chiropractic profession by joining the association as corporate members....

New Way To Get Massage And Chiropractic Care In San Diego Makes It More Affordable Than Ever - July 11, 2011
Massage therapists and chiropractors in the Hillcrest area of San Diego unite to create a more affordable way of getting chiropractic and massage therapy. ...

Chiropractic patients sue major insurance companies for illegal charges - July 11, 2011
Five Wisconsin women are suing major insurance companies for what they claim is an illegal collection of co-payments for chiropractic care....

ChiroTouch To Host Nutrition Webinar by Dr. Ryan Bentley - July 11, 2011
ChiroTouch™, the nation's leader in chiropractic software, is welcoming Dr. Ryan Bentley as the host speaker for "Increase Patients and Profits by Implementing a Proven Nutritional Approach to Your Practice" Webinar, which will air live for one hour on July 26th, 2011 at 10:30 AM (PDT)....

If online marketing keeps changing, how do I keep up? - July 8, 2011
As a chiropractor who has a passion for patient wellness, you will always be a health professional first and a marketing expert second. Those who try to reverse these two end up alienating their patients with grandiose sales pitches or stop seeing patients altogether and sell health products instead....

ChiroTouch Updates its Website with Live Chat - July 8, 2011
ChiroTouch™, the world's leader in chiropractic software solutions, recently incorporated CTCHAT - a live chat service that can be accessed directly from anywhere on the ChiroTouch website....

Portland runner Dr. Ted Forcum selected as Team Chiropractor for Portland Timbers - July 8, 2011
The Portland Timbers Major League Soccer Team has selected Dr. Forcum as the team's official chiropractor. This will place Dr. Forcum alongside the team's select healthcare staff. "I consider this a great opportunity," says Dr. Forcum, "Portland has really convened its support for this amazing soccer team. ...

Chiropractic effectiveness with headache - July 8, 2011
An extensive review of the literature will appear in the next issue of the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics (JMPT) and provides guidelines for chiropractic treatment of adult headaches....

Production of Axial Trac moves to AP - July 7, 2011
The table is designed to treat lower back pain, bulging or herniated discs, leg pain and numbness and spinal stenosis, the narrowing of the spinal canal. Danzey said he sees a lot of spinal stenosis in Highlands County because it is often common in elderly people....

The Masters Circle and Eight Weeks To Wellness Partner on New Webinar Series - July 7, 2011
Dr. Bob Hoffman, president and CEO of The Masters Circle, and Dr. Dane Donohue, founder of "Eight Weeks To Wellness," will collaborate on a new low-cost webinar series starting in July, designed to spell out the nuts and bolts of developing a wellness practice. ...

ChiroTouch To Host - July 5, 2011
"In today's litigious environment, doctors have to be sure that when doing the right thing, they're doing it right," said Robert Moberg, President of ChiroTouch. "We're pleased to have Dr. Foxworth address this critical topic as part of our series of webinars."...

Digital Imaging: Is It Right For Your Practice? - July 5, 2011
Most of the chiropractors in the U.S. are still using the traditional method of irradiating a film, putting it in a processer, then waiting for it to develop. It was invented about 100 years ago and the patient had to endure 11 minutes of radiation to enable the doctor to get an X-ray....

Low-cost marketing with big-time payoffs - July 4, 2011
But for businesses operating on a smaller scale, like chiropractic clinics, there is often a limited budget available to carry out a full-scale marketing campaign. For this reason, be aware of cost-effective alternatives for marketing to raise public awareness and increase profit - two aspects crucial to the success of any business....

The relationship business - July 4, 2011
Most chiropractors are in the business of healing. After all, they have spent many years preparing for their practice. The truth is this: Chiropractors are actually in the marketing business. Chiropractors allow their brand to manifest in their community - this sparks referrals....

Better care by design - July 4, 2011
Are you looking to upgrade your practice? Consider adding a ground-breaking dimension to the traditional chiropractic business model by merging concepts from the spa industry with chiropractic philosophy....

Dr. Noam Sadovnik of The Center in NYC Now Offering ATM2 Back Rehabilitation - July 4, 2011
Dr. Noam Sadovnik, an integrative NYC Chiropractor and Sports Practitioner, announced today the introduction of Super-Pulsed Laser Therapy at his Integrative Medical practice in Manhattan's Flatiron district. This service could offer hope to those patients seeking to avoid more invasive procedures....

ChiroTouch Releases "Unlocking the Secret to Receiving PI Referrals" Article by Dr. Jonathan Walker - June 30, 2011
ChiroTouch™, the nation's leader in chiropractic software, recently released "Unlocking the Secret to Receiving PI Referrals," an article by Dr. Jonathan Walker....

Lindenhurst Chiropractor Starts New Website for Chiropractic, Physical Therapy, Massage Therapy - June 30, 2011
The Natural Care Chiropractic Clinic in Lindenhurst, IL has announced a new website, http://lindenhurstchiropractic.com. While the website has been in place for years, it has been dramatically expanded to keep pace with the growth of the Natural Care Clinic....

Free Chiropractic Marketing and Retention System Builds Loyalty Between Patients and Practices - June 30, 2011
Earlier this month, Firefly Rewards™ launched a Free Chiropractic Marketing and Retention System called Chirofly™. This is the first program of its kind designed specifically to build loyalty between patients and their preferred chiropractic practice....

Variations on a theme - June 30, 2011
Developing a specialty or multidisciplinary practice can present a series of obstacles, but the benefits are well worth considering. Understand the ins and outs of widening your practice offerings before taking this major step....

Chiropractor, aides had trouble moving table off toddler, sheriff's report finds - June 28, 2011
Amy Newton, 27, was strapped onto a 315-pound treatment table at First Chiropractic on June 9 when her son, Benjamin Newton, climbed underneath and pushed a button that caused the table to lower, according to a report released today by the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office. The toddler was crushed by the treatment table and suffered fatal head injuries....

Demandforce Joins the American Chiropractic Association's Corporate Membership Program - June 28, 2011
Demandforce's award-winning product, Demandforce D3, is the easiest and most effective way for chiropractors to communicate with patients and generate demand. Demandforce automates appointment scheduling and confirmations using email and text messaging, helps practices improve their online reputation on Internet sites including Google and Facebook, and enables patient reactivation with promotions, newsletters and more. Additionally, Demandforce automatically tracks results and revenue from customer communications and online marketing efforts to provide chiropractors with real-time visibility into the success of their practice....

Agency Head Under Fire in Battle Over State Physical Therapy Trade - June 27, 2011
Foes in the midst of an acrimonious legislative fight to control California's lucrative physical therapy may be nearing a showdown, with mud-slinging and finger-pointing reaching an intensity unusual even for the often rough-and-tumble politics of Sacramento....

Biker mobilizes against brain cancer And cake-decorating event raises $30,000 - June 27, 2011
For 16 years, brain cancer has been a part of his life, since an MRI following a seizure showed a mass on his frontal lobe. A biopsy found it to be a Grade 2 mixed glioma, a mixture of two kinds of cancerous brain tumours. He has undergone surgery four times. Last fall, he learned the cancer, which had been in remission for five years, had returned. Now it has infiltrated his speech centre and motor cortex, so surgery is no longer an option - "unless I wanted to be mute and partially paralyzed." ...

The power of positive change - June 26, 2011
Creating abundance is about living true and liberating principles. We are not born with these principles woven into our DNA, nor can we develop them without focused and targeted effort....

Expanded Research Objectives: "You're Going to Need a Bigger Boat" - June 24, 2011
Health sciences research, and chiropractic research in particular, have entered a new era in the face of crushing challenges to the American health care system.1 With the advent of new research paradigms such as comparative effectiveness research2-4 and the appearance of such welcome studies addressing the preventive aspects of spinal manipulation,5-6 I can't help but think of a classic parallel from the movie "Jaws."...

Nichols family's last hope lies in controversial, miracle treatment - June 23, 2011
There are a number of words that could be used to describe Myles Cook, but hopeless isn't one of them. At only 16, the West Liberty High School student lives with a countdown ticking in the back of his mind and he believes his time is running out. ...

Federal Court Permits Aetna ERISA Class Action to Proceed in Providers' Overpayment Disputes - June 22, 2011
"This court ruling underscores the importance of providers' ERISA claims & appeals practice for both unpaid claims and the alleged overpayment refund disputes, especially before the July 1, 2011, the official enforcement date of PPACA claims regulations," says Dr. Jin Zhou, president of ERISAclaim.com, a national expert on PPACA and ERISA appeals and compliance....

New Software Launched by Leaf ERP Focuses on Chiropractic Industry - June 21, 2011
Web-based platform provides chiropractors with an affordable web portal for centralized office management....

Tips for safe, comfortable backpacking - June 20, 2011
As I chiropractor, I have treated many people with back problems where improper shoes and packs were a factor. Over the years of practice, and through sharing knowledge with other chiropractic professionals, I have come up with some tips that will help ensure an injury-free backpacking trip, whether it's a day hike or an extended outing....

Holder: $8 billion collected in health care fraud efforts - June 20, 2011
The federal government is gaining ground in the battle against people who commit health care fraud, recovering nearly $8 billion dollars over the past two years, Attorney General Eric Holder told a health care forum Friday....

Legislature Backs Chiropractors' Rule Change - June 16, 2011
The legislative victory centers on Connecticut's use-of-name statute, which mandates that "No person shall practice as a chiropractor under any name other than the name of the chiropractor actually owning the practice or a corporate name containing the name or names of such chiropractors." A bill just passed by the General Assembly eliminates that requirement while still mandating that licensed chiropractors display their names at the entrance to their business. The bill also grants amnesty to chiropractors found in violation of the use-of-name law....

Vegan pet-food marketer faces charges - June 16, 2011
Investigators say Eric Howard Weisman, a former chiropractor who runs Evolution Diet Pet Food and hosts a public-access cable program called Health Now, doesn't have a license to, but has continued to treat animals. ...

Cops: Doc groped 2nd victim after police left - June 16, 2011
Milton police on Wednesday morning arrested Dr. James Lee Carl, 35, of 1254 White Hall Road, Turbotville, and charged him with three counts of indecent assault without consent and one count of indecent exposure, all misdemeanors. He was arraigned before District Judge Robert Bolton and sent to Northumberland County Prison in lieu of $125,000 bail....

Senate bill to expand veterans' access to chiropractic care introduced - June 16, 2011
The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) and the Association of Chiropractic Colleges (ACC) commend Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) for introducing legislation in the U.S. Senate designed to fully integrate chiropractic care as a covered service within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare system. ...

Ex-chiropractor cleared of manslaughter charges - June 14, 2011
More than two years after killing 78-year-old city resident Herbert Davison with a punch in a downtown parking lot, a 49-year-old Florida man was found guilty of criminally negligent homicide Monday by a jury of six. ...

Tragic Chiropractor Clinic Accident Claims Life of Minnesota Toddler - June 13, 2011
A mother in a Shoreview, Mn. chiropractor clinic laid helpless as the table she was strapped to came down on her 18 month old son, crushing him to death. ...

The American Chiropractic Association announces new corporate members - June 10, 2011
The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) announced that the following organizations have demonstrated their support for ACA's mission to advance the chiropractic profession by joining the association as corporate members:...

Parker University College of Chiropractic launches internship with CTCA - June 10, 2011
Parker University College of Chiropractic has partnered with Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) at Southwestern Regional Medical Center in Tulsa, Okla. to provide a student internship program for Parker's chiropractic students where they will work alongside doctors and specialists to provide expert care for the patients they serve....

Creston physiotherapist and chiropractor join forces - June 8, 2011
Two local professionals who have worked on their own in recent years have decided to pool their talents and share a single office space. Mayer and Gailius have consulted about patients' needs for several years, so the opportunity to work together made sense for both. They can now share a receptionist and bookkeeper, and consult informally, all to the benefit of their patients....

Jack LaLanne's Call-to-Activity: An Opportunity to Position Chiropractic as the Wellness Leader - June 8, 2011
As chiropractors, there are many things we can do, such as holding a wellness day at the office to discuss physical activity and chiropractic care. Organize a walk in Jack's honor and end up at your office. These are just two of many ways to spread Jack's message in your practice....

Are You Committing Chiropractic Revenue Malpractice - June 8, 2011
With respect to this definition, most chiropractors are committing "revenue malpractice" and running their practice more along the lines of a nonprofit corporation without the 501(c)(3) benefits or legal registration. Unfortunately, we have failed to follow generally accepted standards set by other professions such as dentists, orthodontists or medical doctors – all of whom typically see fewer patients, work less and profit more than chiropractors. ...

ChiroTouch To Host "10 Advanced Techniques for Building Equity in Your Practice" Webinar - June 6, 2011
ChiroTouch™, the nation's leader in chiropractic software, is welcoming NY Times best-selling author Garrett Gunderson as the host speaker for "10 Advanced Techniques for Building Equity in Your Practice," which will air live for one hour on June 9th, 2011 at 10:30 AM (PDT)....

Local Chiropractor Touches Lives Across the Country - June 6, 2011
Through the Love Knows No Color outreach program, Dr. Rick Brescia engages his practice and his patients in a national humanitarian project. ...

ChiroTouch To Host - June 6, 2011
ChiroTouch™, the nation's leader in chiropractic software, is welcoming NY Times best-selling author Garrett Gunderson as the host speaker for "10 Advanced Techniques for Building Equity in Your Practice," which will air live for one hour on June 9th, 2011 at 10:30 AM (PDT)....

A Prescription for Professional Disaster - June 6, 2011
The expansion of the scope of practice of chiropractors to prescribe drugs is an absolute non-starter for me. In recent weeks, this conversation has moved to center stage, as evidenced by activities in the states of New Mexico, South Carolina and Alabama, as well as at the biennial gathering of the World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC)....

Best for the Profession or Best for the Public? - June 4, 2011
Some members of the profession appeared before the New Mexico Senate Judiciary Committee and testified against the wishes of the New Mexico chiropractors – not as invited guests, but as intruders into state concerns. Some of the senators even received calls from out of the United States urging action against the wishes of the New Mexico DCs....

The legal issues of doctors and chiropractors working together - June 3, 2011
Though they approach healthcare issues differently, there are many instances where they share care or even work together. Such "M.D./D.C." relationships are legally complex, but often prove to be rewarding in many respects. Properly constructing the arrangements is critical, especially since government regulators and payers tend to view such arrangements with skepticism, alleging that the true reason for the combination is for chiropractors to avoid coverage restrictions....

North Adams chiropractor is practicing new LENS technique to help make people feel better - June 2, 2011
According to literature on LENS that May gives patients, "Neuroscientists believe that the brain's defense against significant stressors and trauma creates gridlock. ... Clearing the neural gridlock improves the flow of neural traffic."...

FSCO announces name change, extends reach internationally - June 2, 2011
The Board of Directors of the Federation of Straight Chiropractors and Organizations (FSCO) recently voted to extend their efforts to support straight chiropractors around the world....

Dr. Diane Sherwood-Palmer of White Center named 'Chiropractor of the Year' - June 1, 2011
Dr. Diane Sherwood-Palmer, a White Center doctor of chiropractic, has been named "Chiropractor of the Year" by the Washington State Chiropractic Association (WSCA). ...

Graduates of Parker University make class gift to Foundation for Chiropractic Progress - May 31, 2011
The April 2011 graduates of Parker University College of Chiropractic donated $2,000 of its remaining class funds to support the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP)....

Healthy land is farm's foundation - May 31, 2011
"As a health care practitioner, I work with the patient to investigate the root cause of things. We look at how the body functions and work to nip disease in the bud," she said. "We look at the land the same way, to improve it by making the soil healthier, which makes for healthier plants and healthier animals."...

Insurance Equality Passed! - May 31, 2011
TCA successfully amended Senate Bill 8 ... May 25, 2011, adding insurance equality language that will insure that Chiropractors are paid the same amount for the same service if it is within their scope of practice. ...

What the Obesity Epidemic Means to Chiropractic - May 31, 2011
Americans need a real solution for changing their eating habits and exercising more for a healthier lifestyle. This is where the chiropractic field can make a big difference with their patients, both with providing relief from obesity-induced health issues, as well as helping them with some lasting weight loss solutions....

How To Break Into The $1.7 Billion Medical Marijuana Industry - May 31, 2011
In 2010, Dr. Bruce Bedrick, a chiropractor from Philadelphia, sold his practice and moved to Arizona. It wasn't for the weather (he says he can't wait to move back east) and it wasn't to retire (he's still working). ...

Healthy Manhattan: A Newer Twist on Chiropractic - May 27, 2011
According to Time Magazine, more than 76 million Americans face some kind of chronic pain. We search for relief in cutting-edge methods like mesmerism, acupuncture and meditation, as well as traditional medicine. In 1994, a new form of chiropractic care was developed: Torque Release Technique. ...

AHI launches Chiropractic Technologist Associate of Science Degree Program - May 27, 2011
The program is designed to meet a growing need for chiropractic technologists (CT) nationwide. Because employment of chiropractors is expected to increase 20 percent between 2008 and 2018, according to the U.S. Department of Labor, similar growth is expected in terms of need for CTs....

CareCredit provides resources exclusively for chiropractors - May 27, 2011
CareCredit now has exclusive resources available for chiropractors through their online Resource Center, including free marketing materials and educational tools to help enhance practice growth....

Los Gatos Chiropractor McGrain Chiropractic Debuts New Website as Resource for Patients - May 27, 2011
McGrain Chiropractic of Los Gatos, a health and wellness facility, has announced the debut of a newly redesigned website, www.losgatoschiropractor.net. The website has been created to meet the need for patient information about chiropractic care, health and wellness, and the various conditions that the chiropractor treats....

Allied Health Institute Launches Chiropractic Technologist Associate of Science Degree Program - May 26, 2011
The program is designed to meet a growing need for Chiropractic Technologists nationwide. Because employment of chiropractors is expected to increase 20 percent between 2008 and 2018, according to the U.S. Department of Labor, similar growth is expected in terms of need for Chiropractic Technologists. ...

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia Recovers $4 Million - May 26, 2011
In recognition of its successful anti-fraud programs and investigations, the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) presented a 2011 BlueWorks® Anti-Fraud award to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia (BCBSGa) - one of two Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans across the country to receive this honor. ...

Postage Stamp Honors Crusader Against Chiropractic Malpractice Approved by US Postal Service - May 25, 2011
"This stamp honoring Linda will help our efforts to promote awareness of the health hazards of chiropractic neck manipulation to the many people who will send, receive, or see the stamp," said Janet Levy, President of VOCA. "Linda was a true hero who worked diligently to warn the public that chiropractic is not without risks and she was a comfort to many other victims through her extensive email communications." ...

The Positive And Negative Effect Of Chiropractic Care - May 25, 2011
A lot of medical practitioners are now recommending chiropractic treatments before they recommend invasive treatments because it is really quite effective. People can really benefit from this. ...

IBCE Funds Research Awards - May 24, 2011
The International Board of Chiropractic Examiners (IBCE), recently funded research awards at the World Federation of Chiropractic's 11th Biennial Congress held in Rio de Janeiro in April 2011. ...

Humorist's Spider Crawls The Web, Bringing Fame And A Book Deal - May 24, 2011
Basically, Thorne is trying to pay a real chiropractor bill with an elementary drawing of a spider. The woman he's emailing is not amused. The email exchange is funny to some but to others Thorne comes off as a bit of a bully....

Palmer College of Chiropractic expands services to US military personnel - May 24, 2011
May is National Military Appreciation Month, and Palmer College of Chiropractic is announcing two new services for veterans and active duty military personnel in support of our nation's military....

N.J.'s Shot-Putter Extraordinaire - May 23, 2011
Before Vena, no one in New Jersey had thrown the shot more than 70 feet in competition. He's done it 81 times himself. In April, he became the first prep athlete to win four Penn Relays in the same event. No one else had accomplished this feat more than twice-and he did it despite nagging injuries that made trips to the chiropractor part of his training regimen....

The man who's had FOUR hands: How fire victim could write again after amazing limb transplant - May 23, 2011
Dr Richard Edwards, 54, a chiropractor from Oklahoma, had both his own hands cut off and then replaced by someone else's. ...

U.S. Navy Names DC to Musculoskeletal Board - May 20, 2011
William Morgan, DC, has been appointed to the United States Navy's Musculoskeletal Continuum of Care Advisory Board (MCCAB), an entity created to address the prevalent musculoskeletal injuries sustained by U.S. armed forces personnel during active-duty operations....

Riverview boy heads for 2011 Special Olympics World Games in Greece on Team USA - May 20, 2011
Mark, 19, has autism. But his parents, and sister Emma, 14, haven't allowed that to be a barrier to doing things other boys his age do. Mark has excelled in so many sports that it's obvious the inclusion with all kinds of people has done him, and those around him, a lot of good. ...

Outside the Comfort Zone: Flying Doctors of America in Cambodia - May 20, 2011
Flying Doctors of America is a non-governmental organization that runs non-sectarian health care missions to Third World countries. Think "Doctors Without Borders," but a one- to two-week commitment versus a one- to two-year commitment, and mostly safe countries versus some of the most dangerous places on Earth....

Ergonomics: The Cornerstone of Self-Care for Chiropractors - May 20, 2011
Chiropractors share an irony with many health care practitioners – the physical demands of their work place them at risk for the same musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) they treat in their patients. ...

ACA delegate elected co-chair of AMA HCPAC Review Board - May 20, 2011
The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) is pleased to announce that Anthony Hamm, DC, FACO, president of ACA's Council of Delegates, is the first doctor of chiropractic to be elected co-chair of the American Medical Association's (AMA) Health Care Professionals Advisory Committee (HCPAC) Review Board....

X-ray captures body in motion - May 18, 2011
The machine can help doctors spot injuries that are only evident when you move, and scan the neck for ligament damage -- concrete proof of an injury (for insurance companies, lawsuits or just peace of mind, as in Hirschl's case). Unlike fluoroscopy, whereby the X-ray machine moves around the body, these machines stand still while the patient moves. ...

There is no 'I' in team - May 18, 2011
Having a powerful team around you is crucial to your success. When people come together as a team, share a dream, and focus on reaching their goals together, there's a good chance they'll accomplish what they set out to do....

American Chiropractic Association to host free webinars for members - May 17, 2011
The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) is pleased to announce that it will host two free webinar tracks, starting May 24 and May 26. These webinars kick off a monthly series - all free - that will continue until the end of December....

Doctor, lawyer guilty of auto fraud - May 17, 2011
It took a jury 20 hours over four days to find an Andover lawyer, a North Andover chiropractor and a chiropractic clinic's van driver guilty of a crash-for-cash scheme....

A patient's point of view - May 16, 2011
Do you ever wonder why a chiropractic patient chooses to stay with you for care or decides not to return again? Usually it is the result of what happens inside the practice....

Learning leads to earning - May 13, 2011
Education and skills development begin the day you decide to be a chiropractor and the process never stops - there is always more to learn, and there are more resources available than ever....

Standing out from the crowd - May 13, 2011
Use the power of Web 2.0 social media to promote your practice, reach out to potential patients, and set your practice apart....

Walnut Creek Chiropractor Offers Pay-What-You-Can - May 12, 2011
Sometimes, tough times call for a little thinking outside the box – and in this case, a box on the wall. Walnut Creek Chiropractor David Ritchie is allowing patients to pay what they can per visit; essentially letting the patients set their own fee....

In tornado-stricken Ala., shock yields to grief - May 11, 2011
The 7-year-old girl plugged her ears and shook her head as her mother told a Red Cross social worker about their brush with death. Nakarah Britt didn't want to relive the terror of a tornado bearing down on their Birmingham apartment....

Chiropractors in Kentucky versus Humana - May 11, 2011
The American Chiropractic Association recently released details from an investigative report that looked into the practices of the Kentucky Office of Insurance for Humana. Evidence was presented that showed that the Humana office acted illegally in some cases that were related to chiropractic care as covered by Humana. ...

UFC's Jacob Volkmann won't shut up until he gets a meeting with the President - May 10, 2011
The bulk of Volkmann's criticism is rooted in the red tape he must cut at his job. He estimates he made $17,000 in 2010 as a chiropractor, but said all of his profits were eroded by expenses, and his time was taken by needless red tape....

CAM education project drives first program-integrated course - May 10, 2011
The CAM education project is focused on integrating research into the practice of complementary and alternative medicine. The project is funded by a $750,000 grant from the National Institutes of Health's National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine....

SF Custom Chiropractic Dedicates May to Migraine and Headache Awareness with Free Consultations - May 5, 2011
SF Custom Chiropractic has coined May 'Migraine and Headache Awareness Month' in order to bring awareness to chiropractic and Active Release Technique as successful non-pharmaceutical headache treatments. ...

ChiroTouch to host 'Chiro is a Big Idea' webinar - May 5, 2011
ChiroTouch is welcoming Dr. Eric Plasker as the host speaker for "Chiro is a Big Idea," which will air live for one hour May 5th, 2011 at 10:00 AM (PDT)....

The American Chiropractic Association announces new corporate members - May 5, 2011
The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) announced that the following organizations have demonstrated their support for ACA's mission to advance the chiropractic profession by joining the association as corporate members....

Minnesota Consumers are Under Attack at the Legislature - May 4, 2011
What is the old joke? The legislature is in session, hold onto your pocketbooks? Well you might want to hold even tighter onto your civil rights and protections. ...

Getting injured workers back on the job faster - May 2, 2011
More than 85 per cent of the working population will experience backrelated injuries or conditions, and Health Canada estimates that musculoskeletal disorders, including back pain, cost Canadian society $16.4 billion annually in treatment, rehabilitation and lost time. ...

DC Mentors Signs with Adaptivity Pro for Upcoming Year - April 30, 2011
DC Mentors announces that it will again be choosing Adaptivity Pro as their Internet Marketing firm for the upcoming year. ...

Chiropractic Seminar Tour Announced by The Masters Circle - Choose from Twelve Continuing Education Programs in Twelve Cities - April 27, 2011
The Masters Circle's summer tour brings their famous chiropractic seminars to 12 cities in the US in addition to seminars in Toronto CA and London UK. The courses in these seminars have been certified for chiropractic continuing education by Life Chiropractic College West, depending of course on each state's policy, and will be held in Chicago, Seattle, Minneapolis, Madison Wisconsin, Richmond Virginia, Indianapolis, San Francisco, New Jersey, Nashville, Overland Park Kansas, Philadelphia, and Tampa....

New Jersey DC Named Sports Chiropractor of the Year - April 26, 2011
Dr. Blasé Toto of East Brunswick, N.J., a member of the Association of New Jersey Chiropractors, has been honored as the "Sports Chiropractor of the Year" by the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians....

25 ways to make your chiropractic practice green - April 26, 2011
There are many ways to make your chiropractic practice eco-friendly. Here are our suggestions for the top 25 ways to make your chiropractic practice green. ...

OSCA Sues UnitedHealth Group & OptumHealth in ERISA Class Action for Abusive Overpayment and Claims Practice - April 26, 2011
Ohio State Chiropractic Association (OSCA), Joined by Other Providers, Associations, DME Provider and Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC), Filed Its First Amended ERISA Class Action Complaint Against UnitedHealth Group and OptumHealth, for ERISA Violations in Its Abusive Overpayment Recoupment, Pre-Service Plan and Concurrent Claim Denials...

Thera-Band product awarded APMA Seal of Acceptance - April 22, 2011
The American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) has awarded the APMA Seal of Acceptance to the Thera-Band First Step to Foot Relief, a first-line treatment plan for heel pain....

State hopes move make insurance rates more competitive - April 22, 2011
State lawmakers voted Wednesday to let companies from elsewhere sell insurance in this state, a move that could cut premiums but leave many Arizonans without coverage for some of their medical conditions....

New criteria, guidelines for Alzheimer's diagnosis published - April 20, 2011
For the first time in 27 years, new criteria and guidelines for the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease have been published by three expert workgroups spearheaded by the Alzheimer's Association and the National Institute on Aging (NIA) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH)....

HUNDREDS OF CALLS, E-MAILS FIX BAD SCOPE-OF-PRACTICE BILL - April 19, 2011
Thanks to nearly 400 TMA member physicians who called and wrote their state senators, a bill that would have dangerously expanded nonphysician practitioners' scope of practice was rewritten dramatically....

Things to worry about - April 19, 2011
Most students have perceived fears about the eventuality of practice. Like most fears, these are often irrational, based on myth, or are the result of illusions that prevent many new graduates from being as resourceful or effective as they might otherwise be. ...

NUHS receives ACAOM accreditation for acupuncture, Oriental medicine programs - April 18, 2011
National University of Health Sciences shared the news it received in an official notice recently: "The Master of Science in Acupuncture and the Master of Science in Oriental Medicine programs of the National University of Health Sciences are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM), which is the recognized accrediting agency for the approval of programs preparing acupuncture and Oriental medicine practitioners."...

Are you giving your patients the 'Starbucks experience'? - April 18, 2011
Lessons from this giant can apply to your practice Most towns and cities have more than one Starbucks, and these are usually very busy. Sometimes, when you visit a Starbucks, you may not even want coffee; you just want the Starbucks experience. It's warm, friendly, and you can always get something you enjoy, whether a hot cup of coffee, a quick snack, or green tea....

The Rules Have Changed - April 18, 2011
It can be easy to get into a rut, get used to "the way things are" and just keep on practicing the way we have since first hanging out our shingle. Human nature often seeks the path of least resistance – to just "go with the flow." As chiropractors, that type of thinking is professional suicide. We cannot afford to be complacent, comfortable or just "status quo."...

Chiropractic Is Thriving; What About Chiropractors? - April 16, 2011
Something as effective as chiropractic should result in a successful practice for every doctor who incorporates it....

How do you spell success? - April 15, 2011
Coming up with a good definition of practice success is challenging, since every doctor defines success a little bit differently. However, every doctor defines failure the same: not achieving one's life or practice goals....

Calif. Senate OKs chiropractic firing settlement - April 15, 2011
The state Senate approved a $600,000 settlement on Thursday resulting from the firing four years ago of the executive officer who was overseeing the California Board of Chiropractic Examiners....

ARIZONA CHIROPRACTORS FIGHT BACK - April 15, 2011
The Arizona Republic REPORTS HERE that "Chiropractors say that changes in payment policies by two major private health-insurance companies [in Arizona] could slash their income, reduce patient visits and even force some practitioners out of business. ...

Chiropractors seek stories from young do-gooders - April 14, 2011
Osterberg Chiropractic Centres wants to do something good for a youth doing good in the community. With centers in Red Lion and Shiloh, Osterberg Chiropractic is holding a Good Deed Contest for youth. The grand prize is a new computer....

Newhall Couple Make Prom Dreams Come True - April 13, 2011
Harnessing the power of social networking, Toni and Tom Polucki are making possible prom dreams for many Santa Clarita Valley teens. The couple has collected dozens of gowns, shoes, shirts, jackets and other formal items for high school students who might not be able to enjoy their special night. ...

[UPDATE] Senate Panel Passes PIP Bills - April 13, 2011
A Senate committee on approved a pair of industry-backed measures that will make it easier for insurance companies to deny claims in automobile crash injury cases following a new explosion of fraudulent claims....

Mexican University Dedicates New Library Honoring Parker's Dr. Fabrizio Mancini - April 12, 2011
A public university near Mexico City, the Universidad Estatal Del Valle de Ecatepec (UNEVE), the first institution in the world to offer a Spanish-taught chiropractic program, recently dedicated its new campus library to Dr. Fabrizio Mancini, president of Parker College of Chiropractic....

Bemidji chiropractor manages dual practice treating people, animals - April 11, 2011
Dr. Jason Dixon began his chiropractic practice in 2009. In the Chiropractic Professionals office where he and Dr. Robert Johnson work, Dixon offers the standard chiropractic care to human patients. But Dixon is also northern Minnesota's sole animal chiropractor....

Chiropractor Attends National Fitness Conference - April 11, 2011
Participating in the 19th annual Symposium on Natural Fitness and Sports conducted 4th and 5th March in Columbus, Ohio, was Dr. Anthony J. DeLuca of Old Bridge among a group of chiropractors from across the world....

Few changes in Iowa from concussion legislation - April 11, 2011
Legislation passed and signed by Gov. Terry Branstad on Thursday designed to protect student-athletes from concussions and other brain injuries will not result in significant changes in the way such injuries are handled in Iowa. ...

Spring Grove, Illinois, Chiropractor to be Featured on Women Oriented National Television Show, Announces New Pain Relief Guide Just for Women - April 11, 2011
Local Female Chiropractor Receives National Television Recognition Yet Stays Committed to Spring Grove Women and Their Pain Relief Needs...

Pet Peeves of Chiropractors - April 10, 2011
When you stop and think about it, we would get so much more from our doctors if we did some very simple things to be more accommodating. If we gave a little more, went the extra mile for our doctors and each other, too, we would reap the benefits. ...

Back Surgery: Too Many, Too Costly, Too Ineffective, Part 2 - April 10, 2011
Research suggests that of the 500,000-plus disk surgeries performed annually, as many as 90 percent are unnecessary and ineffective. This is unsustainable, and yet growing at incredible rates....

Sarasota Chiropractic & Acupuncture Center's Website Provides Patients with Additional Resources - April 8, 2011
The Chiropractic and Acupuncture Center of Sarasota has released a new website aimed at providing wellness lifestyle information to their patients between visits. ...

Chiropractic Care of Minnesota Inc. Launches "Healing is Believing" Chiropractic Awareness Campaign - April 8, 2011
Chiropractic Care of Minnesota Inc. [ChiroCare], the region's largest independent chiropractic network and symbol for quality chiropractic care, today announces the launch of a comprehensive consumer education and awareness campaign to establish chiropractic as a safe and effective, scientifically rigorous health care field that enjoys a high degree of patient satisfaction....

"The Ten Essential Elements" Chiropractic Seminar Featured Top Influential Leaders - April 8, 2011
While most chiropractic seminars feature a guest presenter or two, participants were inspired by five different guest speakers at "The Ten Essential Elements for 2011 and Beyond," an all-new program produced by The Masters Circle, held March 10-12 at the Intercontinental O'Hare in Chicago....

Pet Peeves of Chiropractors - April 7, 2011
When you stop and think about it, we would get so much more from our doctors if we did some very simple things to be more accommodating. If we gave a little more, went the extra mile for our doctors and each other, too, we would reap the benefits....

Chiropractic Treatment Tables Pose High Risk of Infection - April 7, 2011
Until 2006 there was virtually no mention of table sanitation in the chiropractic literature. That has dramatically changed in the last five years....

Value Our Workers versus WCRI at N.C. General Assembly - April 6, 2011
Today, hundreds of injured workers, their families, concerned voters, union members and advocates for workers' rights converged on the N.C. General Assembly for a rally against workers' compensation reform. ...

Five Great Ways To Find The Right Chiropractor - April 6, 2011
Did you know that the most common reason why people do not show up for work is because of pain? Yes it's true, especially because of back pain. Back pain causes a lot of companies a drop in employee productivity. ...

NFL Lockout Means a Rare Break for Malvern Chiropractor Frank Brady - April 5, 2011
Relatively few chiropractors have received championship jewelry from Jon Bon Jovi. In fact, Frank Brady is probably the only one. A chiropractor for nearly 20 years, Brady last year opened Fieldhouse Wellness Center, a 6,500-square-foot facility in Great Valley Corporate Center....

Medicare updates: What you need to know now - April 5, 2011
Medicare enrollment procedures: Beginning this month, enrollment procedures for Medicare have changed. Risk levels have been assigned to provider types. DCs are considered the lowest risk level, or "limited" risk, to CMS....

Former Docker claims negligence over head injury - April 5, 2011
Former Fremantle Docker Daniel Gilmore is claiming club negligence contributed to a head injury which ended his 43-game AFL career....

National Board of Chiropractic Examiners introduces changes to its E&B Examination - April 5, 2011
In 2011, the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE) introduced changes in the format of its Ethics and Boundaries (E&B) Examination....

Free Chiropractic care comes to Windsor - April 1, 2011
Windsor Chiropractor Kyle Yoder will once again be offering free chiropractic care in his offices the first Saturday of each month, beginning this Saturday. ...

Natural Health in the Spotlight - April 1, 2011
As Miss South Dakota 2011, Chandra Burnham, prepares for the upcoming Miss USA Pageant, she's also preparing for a career as a doctor of chiropractic. In both pursuits, she's eager to put natural health in the spotlight and promote the value of chiropractic care....

By the numbers - March 31, 2011
If you were to ask almost any chiropractor in America what would make the biggest improvement to his or her clinic, the answer would probably be: "More new patients," or "Higher patient volume." In most doctors' minds, this would handle their income demands and make them happier....

Wisconsin Chiropractor Offers Free "Health Hot Line" to Local Residents - March 31, 2011
Dr. Nielsen offers anyone who lives in the Waterford area a free call-in service during lunch time to answer your questions and to help you with your health problems at no charge....

When to See a Chiropractor - March 31, 2011
When pain strikes, you may have a hard time deciding what type of health care professional to see. Everyone has an opinion. Grandma says one thing and mom says another. This conundrum is especially difficult when a close confidant swears by a certain chiropractor who fixed everything on the first visit. ...

In wake of wrongful death settlement, association defends safety of neck adjustments - March 31, 2011
Chiropractic neck adjustments are safe and effective, says the Ontario Chiropractic Association. The association released a statement Wednesday when asked to comment about the risk of stroke from neck manipulations following a settlement last week of a lawsuit involving the death of a Guelph woman. ...

Minn. Senate health bill at a glance: Blocks federal law, overhauls state health programs - March 31, 2011
A health and welfare package that would slash projected spending by $1.6 billion over two years cleared the Minnesota on Wednesday....

You're Invited: CMS EHR Incentive Programs Conference Call - March 30, 2011
The first call will be held on April 1 from 1:30-3:00 p.m. ET. The target audience for this call includes doctors of medicine or osteopathy, doctors of dental surgery or dental medicine, doctors of podiatry, doctors of optometry and chiropractors. The call will cover eligibility for incentive payments and registration procedures among other topics....

New Mexico Practice Bill Hits Senate Wall - March 30, 2011
The New Mexico Senate Judiciary Committee has voted 5-2 against House Bill 127, legislation that would have given "advanced practice" DCs unprecedented scope subject to approval by the state's chiropractic board....

Palmer College of Chiropractic teaches students with Multi Radiance lasers - March 30, 2011
Multi Radiance Medical, an international laser therapy company, is pleased to announce that Palmer College of Chiropractic will instruct their students with MR4 super pulsed lasers....

The NCLAF: Protecting Your Right to Practice - March 30, 2011
Day after day, I hear that doctors of chiropractic are having a hard time surviving in this economy. Some have been forced to close their business or let their staff go; others have had to take on a part-time job or see more patients to compensate for decreasing reimbursement....

New Legislation to Expand Chiropractic Access Introduced - March 29, 2011
Two pieces of legislation aimed at expanding access to chiropractic services have been introduced in the House of Representatives and are making their way through Congress....

The NCLAF: Protecting Your Right to Practice - March 29, 2011
The burden of the slow economy also falls on our patients, with their deductibles and co-pays getting higher, but without increasing the doctor's reimbursement. It's not a secret to anyone that our reimbursement levels are much lower compared to MDs, DOs and PTs. ...

Record-Breaking Attendance at ACC/RAC 2011 Conference - March 29, 2011
ACC/RAC combines the Association of Chiropractic Colleges' annual business meeting and working group sessions along with the educational and research (Research Agenda Conference) focus on scientific knowledge – a powerful combination intended to cultivate an increasingly intimate relationship between chiropractic scholarship and education. ...

Legislature overrides governor on chiropractor bill - March 29, 2011
In a rarity, a piece of legislation gained support facing a governor's veto. The Legislature voted moments ago to override the veto of Gov. Dennis Daugaard on HB 1146, which would limit the co-payment that insurers can require for chiropractor services. ...

Senate passes $34.6 million Medicaid reduction measure - March 29, 2011
Lawmakers in the Idaho Capitol are one step closer to heading home after the Senate passed a bill that would reduce state Medicaid spending by $34.6 million in fiscal year 2012....

Man fights to be heard in ACC claim - March 28, 2011
A Levin man is battling a severe hearing disorder after a visit to a chiropractor and now has another fight on his hands, this time with ACC....

Legislature will review vetoes in its last day - March 28, 2011
The final day of South Dakota's legislative session is expected to be brief and uneventful. When lawmakers gather Monday, they will have to deal with only three vetoes issued by Gov. Dennis Daugaard since the legislative session's main run ended March 11. Several committee meetings held during the day will likely generate more interest than the sessions in the House and Senate. The final day of South Dakota's legislative session is expected to be brief and uneventful. Unless there's some new pieces of business waiting in the wings, the final day of the 2011 session of the Legislature today looks to be easy if not necessarily fast. ...

Transition of a Fat Man - March 28, 2011
Guy Lalonde has decided to improve his lifestyle and overall health. Like many people, Guy has found it difficult to do it alone. "I've been on a yo-yo all my life." ...

Ask Gary about House Bill 1237 - March 24, 2011
Rep. Rick Kriseman's proposal to put new restrictions on advertising by legal and medical referral services won unanimous approval on its first committee stop this morning....

Basic Info About Your Chiropractor - March 24, 2011
The practice of Chiropracty has been around for years. It is a highly effective alternative for people who have back pains or other musculoskeletal pain. ...

ChiroTouch To Host "How To Grow Your Dream Practice" Webinar with Dr. Joe Borio - March 23, 2011
ChiroTouch™, the nation's leader in chiropractic software, is welcoming Dr. Joe Borio as the host speaker for "How To Grow Your Dream Practice," which will air live for one hour on April 12th, 2011 at 10:00 AM (PDT)....

Columbus chiropractor works with UNICEF fundraiser for Japan - March 23, 2011
A local doctor is lending a hand in Japan-literally. Chiropractics isn't the most obvious way to lend a hand in the wake of Japan's devastation, but Dr. Jay Brodwyn is working with what he's got to give. "Everybody saw the tsunami, the earthquake and now the nuclear disaster, it's just incredible the devastation, so we thought it could just be a small way we could get the public involved," Brodwyn said....

ARIZONA CHIROPRACTIC SOCIETY SUES DEPT. OF INSURANCE - March 23, 2011
Dynamic Chiropractic REPORTS HERE that "Two chiropractors and a patient, backed by the Arizona Chiropractic Society (ACS), filed a lawsuit on March 14 against the Arizona Department of Insurance (ADOI), alleging failure to enforce the chiropractic insurance equality law, ARS 20-461(A)17 and ARS 20-461(B)."...

NFL players begin to pay their own training expenses - March 22, 2011
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Ryan Clark pulled a small plastic bag containing 13 oval-shaped pills, some white, some beige, some translucent orange, out of a duffel bag last weekend, shaking his head. That assortment of supplements, vitamins and medication - which he takes three times daily - costs him $300 to $400 a month....

Arnold Schwarzenegger and Lou Ferrigno Note Importance of Chiropractic - March 22, 2011
On March 5 2011, in Columbus Ohio, the sports and fitness world shared a common interest in performance with the chiropractic world....

Life Chiropractic College West opposes proposed N.M. legislation - March 22, 2011
Dr. Brian Kelly, president of Life Chiropractic College West, states, "Life Chiropractic College West opposes in the strongest possible terms the inclusion of medicine and, or surgery in the chiropractic profession."...

New Campus With a New Focus - March 21, 2011
To accommodate a rapidly growing student population, officials at one of the leading graduate schools of acupuncture and Chinese medicine opened the doors of a larger state-of-the-art campus this month....

Pain Management and Active Rehabilitation - March 21, 2011
It is said that when a vertebra is not aligned, also called as subluxation, it causes the block in the natural flow of "innate intelligence" throughout the body, which then leads to disease or illness especially disorders of the nervous system. Chiropractors believe that our human body is self-healing. ...

Logan College of Chiropractic uses Multi Radiance Medical laser therapy devices - March 20, 2011
Multi Radiance Medical, an international laser therapy company, is pleased to announce that Logan College of Chiropractic will instruct their students with MR4 ULTRA super pulsed lasers....

Students lobby for healthcare reform at National Chiropractic Legislative Conference - March 20, 2011
A contingent of 40 students and faculty from Northwestern Health Sciences University traveled to Washington D.C. to promote natural healthcare....

ChiroMatrix Releases "Elite Marketing Package" - March 18, 2011
ChiroMatrix, a provider of websites and web marketing for chiropractors, has announced a new package for top tier chiropractors called the "Elite Service Package." ...

OSCA Leads the Nation With ERISA UHC Class Action and PPACA Compliance for Patient Protection Ohio State Chiropractic Association (OSCA) Announces Con - March 18, 2011
OSCA Leads the Nation With ERISA UHC Class Action and PPACA Compliance for Patient Protection Ohio State Chiropractic Association (OSCA) Announces Continued PPACA Claims Regulation Training in an Effort to Meet the Deadline on July 01, 2011 for Full Enforcement of Federal Health Reform Law; This is Following the Filing of an ERISA Class Action Against UnitedHealth Group for ERISA Violation; OSCA Leads the Nation's Providers in Advocating Patient's Bill of Right for Healthcare Coverage...

CCE Revisions Finalized, Take Effect in 2012 - March 18, 2011
The Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) has announced that the final version of its 2012 Accreditation Standards: Principles, Processes & Requirements for Accreditation were approved by unanimous vote at the council's January 2011 meeting and will take effect in January 2012. ...

Don't 'crack' your back! - March 17, 2011
"Why not "crack" my own back? It feels great! I know it fixes what's wrong because I feel better afterward!" These are words heard oh so often when the many "back crackers" try to defend their actions. I know you may get temporary relief, but you need to know that you could be doing much more harm to your back and the health of your entire body. Stop the "self-adjusting!" Stop trying to help your friends by "cracking" their backs!...

Mending fences - March 17, 2011
Dr. Diana Crivelli says she just wants to be a good neighbor. And she wants to start by discounting concerns that her new office, to be located in a residential area of Spring Hill, will be a magnet for criminals trying to break in for OxyContin and other prescription drugs that are in hot demand on the street....

Lowe's Heroes help in clinic's renovations - March 17, 2011
As part of the Lowe's Heroes campaign, employees from the company's Mooresville corporate headquarters are spending their free time renovating the HealthReach Community Clinic here. The Lowe's volunteers have been volunteering since early this month with the design, demolition, cabinet construction, general carpentry and painting of the nonprofit's building on Statesville Avenue. ...

Experts demand Roxon shut uni clinic - March 17, 2011
MEDICAL experts have called on Canberra to shut down a university chiropractic clinic aimed at children amid claims the theories behind the practice are "no better than witchcraft" and using it on children is akin to child abuse....

American Chiropractic Association continues to fight BSA's policy - March 17, 2011
The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) recently announced that it has developed a template letter for members of the public who oppose the Boy Scouts of America's (BSA) policy change affecting the types of providers allowed to perform annual medical examinations for its youth and adult members. ...

Decompression Marketing Elite- Sets a Benchmark in Chiropractic Marketing - March 16, 2011
Up until now the doctors using the spinal decompression tables did not have any good marketing products. The Decompression Marketing Elite(http://www.decompressionmarketingelite.com) is a program designed to bring quality new patients with a new decompression ad each month, with instant accessibility, ready to download right from the computer. ...

Gear that protects troops can also cause injuries - March 15, 2011
Before venturing out on patrol in Iraq, Spc. Joseph Chroniger would wrap his upper body in armor, then sling on a vest and pack that contained batteries for his radio, water, food, flashlight, ammunition and other gear. With his M4 rifle, the whole get-up weighed 70 to 80 pounds -- and left him aching. ...

The Types of Chiropractor Degrees - March 15, 2011
Chiropractic medicine is an alternative form of homeopathic medicine that aims to heal physical and neurological maladies by correcting the alignment of the spine and other articulating parts of the body. ...

It goes against natural justice for the General Chiropractic Council to set a new bench mark for what constitutes "Unprofessional Conduct" without inf - March 14, 2011
IN 2002 Margaret Coats made a complaint against BCA chiropractor Jesper Jensen. She got David Byfield then a mere tutor at WIOC to write a report on his opinion of the website. After reading my rebuttal of the Byfields report Coats decided to be more specific and focus on a number of statements that were on the website which they stated amounted to "Unprofessional Conduct". ...

DR. OZ ON CHIROPRACTIC TREATMENT - March 14, 2011
It is REPORTED HERE that "The Dr. Oz Show aired a segment featuring the spine and the causes of back pain. Dr. Oz explained that 80% of people experiencing back pain could benefit from visiting a chiropractor and receiving a chiropractic adjustment to the spine." ...

Jujitsu master teaches students half his age - March 14, 2011
Doc Cohe isn't much interested in breaking boards with his hands. If a stack was placed in front of him, he'd most likely step around it. But get him on the mat and all bets are off. Even at 82....

Marketing For Chiropractors Done Effectively By An Industry Leader, Dr. Bruce Goldsmith - March 12, 2011
Patient Driver and Dr. Bruce Goldsmith DC, chiropractic marketing authority offer effective programs to increase influx of new patients for chiropractic physicians....

A Chiropractic Revolution is Sweeping The Nation - March 12, 2011
A revolutionary neuro relief technique is being used by chiropractors across the United States and Canada to treat a wide-array of Symptoms and Chronic Disorders they were never before able to handle. This technique, when applied correctly performs absolute miracles for patients who have been suffering for an extensive period in their lives....

Protecting Chiropractors Ability to Utilize Therapeutic Laser Technology - March 10, 2011
K-laser USA will continue to be a proactive participant ensuring Doctors of Chiropractic access to therapeutic laser technology to help their patients with safe and drug-free therapy laser treatments. ...

Be the 'go-to' doctor - March 8, 2011
What have you done lately to stand out from the crowd? Have you developed and implemented a strategy to position yourself as the "go-to" healthcare leader in your community?...

E-marketing muscle - March 8, 2011
Leverage the power of online tools to increase your outreach and maximize your advertising dollars....

Are you missing an opportunity? - March 8, 2011
Healthcare consumers, especially those of the baby boomer generation, are more willing than ever to spend their discretionary income on natural health and wellness....

Chiropractic Marketing Blog Continues Free Marketing Strategies for Chiropractors in 2011 - March 7, 2011
Looking to advance to higher levels of excellence in 2011, DC Practice Tools (http://www.dcpracticetools.com) not only continues to offer chiropractors free and unlimited marketing tips, tools and strategies 24/7; it has now garnered worldwide attention. ...

COCSA joins class action against UnitedHealth Group - March 7, 2011
On Feb. 8, 2011, the Board of the Congress Of Chiropractic State Associations (COCSA) voted to join a national ERISA Class Action, on behalf of its State Association members, against UnitedHealth Group to challenge overpayment recoupment abuses....

The Ultimate Chiropractic Ads Celebrates Three Year Anniversary - March 6, 2011
This year marks the three year anniversary of Ultimate Chiropractic Ads. Ultimate Chiropractic Ads continue to generate generous returns on investments for chiropractors all over the world. Encouraging news when considering competition, changing economic conditions and cost of advertising. ...

Pennsylvania Chiropractor Sentenced for Health Care Fraud Scheme - March 4, 2011
PHILADELPHIA-Dr. Neil H Hollander, 55, of Huntingdon Valley, PA, was condemned now to one year and one day in jail for health caring fraud, mail fraud, and creation fake statements in a health caring matter, announced United States Attorney Zane David Memeger....

OrthoNeuro Technologies Creates an Advisory Board - March 2, 2011
OrthoNeuro Technologies announces the creation of an Advisory Board to help guide the company in product development. ...

Ten Essential Elements for Chiropractic Practice Expansion - February 27, 2011
The Masters Circle brings their motivating message to the Intercontinental Hotel in Chicago March 10-12, 2011 with their newest chiropractic seminar program, "The Ten Essential Elements of Practice Expansion for 2011 and Beyond."...

Adding a supplement to your practice - February 16, 2011
If you've been thinking about adding a specialty to your practice or are looking for a way to stand out in the crowd, consider nutrition counseling. ...

Foundation for Chiropractic Progress Rolls Out Employer Outreach Programs - February 16, 2011
The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress, architects of the chiropractic profession's longest running public awareness campaign, is developing closer relationships with the employer community to effectively position chiropractic care as a valuable health benefit....

New tool from OPTP helps relieve myofascial tension - January 11, 2011
The Knead, a new tool from OPTP, is a multiadaptable soft tissue mobilization tool designed to help provide myofascial release of tension stored in the sheets of fibrous tissue surrounding and supporting the muscles, called the fascia....

CMS Expands and Updates Online Provider Directory - January 11, 2011
The new site contains information about physicians enrolled in the Medicare program, which include Doctors of Medicine, Osteopathy, Optometry, Podiatric Medicine and Chiropractic....

Palmer: Maternity leave and the chiropractic practice - December 3, 2010
It is an issue that many women chiropractors face: How do I handle my maternity leave and my practice? Chiropractors share their experiences as new moms in practice. Learn how they dealt with one of the most exciting and life-changing times in their lives....

Chiropractic Care for Children Increasing - December 2, 2010
Increasing number of parents are now using chiropractic care as part of their children's health regimen....

Medical And Chiropractic Doctors Can And Do Collaborate - November 30, 2010
Greater cooperation and positive communication among the various health care disciplines rather than engaging in turf battles will better serve our mutual patients' health care needs....

Tampa Chiropractor, Dr. Kollias, Launches New Website Features - November 30, 2010
Tampa Sheldon Road Chiropractic & Massage Therapy announces the launch of its newly renovated website at SheldonRoadChiropractic.com with features and information to educate and inform new and current patients....

ACOM Health-Sponsored Impulse Seminar Series to Conclude December 5 in San Francisco; Participation to Date "Impressive" - November 29, 2010
ACOM Health announced today that the 10-session 2010 Impulse Seminar Series produced by chiropractic adjusting-device maker Neuromechanical Innovations will conclude December 5 in San Francisco. ...

ChiroTouch To Host Latest Webinar with Garrett Gunderson - November 29, 2010
ChiroTouch™, the nation's leader in chiropractic software, is welcoming NY Times best-selling author Garrett Gunderson, as the host speaker for "The 7 Things you Must Know Before Year End About Keeping Your Cash," which will air live for one hour on December 14th, 2010 at 10:30 AM (PDT)....

The Right Way and Wrong Way to Practice: Time for a Second Opinion - November 28, 2010
Some local doctor of chiropractic employs a tele-marketing group to call people in their area in an attempt to solicit, or should I say steal, patients from his colleagues under the guise of participating in a health survey?...

Parker Seminar Vegas 2011 information - November 28, 2010
Over the past 60 years, Parker Seminars has become one of the most well-loved traditions within chiropractic, creating one community where the entire profession can come together. Parker Seminar Vegas 2011 will take place Jan. 13–15, 2011. ...

Atlanta Car Accident Doctors Help Injured People Without Out-of-Pocket Expenses - November 27, 2010
Regional Medical Group in Atlanta, Ga now provides medical care for injured patients on a lien basis, meaning patients don't pay any money out-of-pocket, the clinic gets paid for their services when the patient's case is settled....

Chiropractic, How To Cheat Gravity - November 27, 2010
Over the past nearly 40 years in chiropractic family practice I have observed thousands and thousands of children attempting to struggle along under constant increases in their stress while responding to gravity. As a sapling is held bent so grows the mighty oak. ...

Massage therapy and chiropractic care both offer benefits - November 27, 2010
Where you go -- and what should be done for those achy muscles, nerves and joints -- depends on whether you're simply looking for a good way to relax or you need help healing chronic or acute pain....

What is your decision-making style? - November 25, 2010
The beginning of the year is a good time to stand back and take a look at yourself and your practice, and decide what changes, if any, are needed. Such decisions are seldom easy....

Cobb Pain & Rehab Offers Help For Patients with Sports Injuries - November 25, 2010
This Atlanta area chiropractic practice understands the importance of treating sports injuries and helping athletes get back in the game sooner. Because their main focus is on sports injuries, they are extremely skilled at helping athletes rehabilitate....

A closer look - November 24, 2010
While it may be premature to start making those New Year's resolutions, now's a great time to take a moment, sit down, and evaluate your practice....

The Healthy Back Institute Announces Positive Growth Despite Harsh Economic Times - November 23, 2010
Today, The Healthy Back Institute has announced their growth and increase in new customer accounts despite harsh economic conditions. While some businesses are seeing a loss in profits, The Healthy Back Institute is thriving in the new economy and planning routes for expansion....

New Jersey Pain Center REHABILITY Introduces the DYNA-PRO Spinal Decompression System - November 23, 2010
Freehold, NJ pain clinic REHABILITY introduces a revolutionary spinal decompression therapy designed to treat the root cause of back and neck pain. ...

SuperConference Once Again Makes Its Mark On Chiropractic - November 22, 2010
The Masters Circle announces that their annual chiropractic marketing, coaching, and practice building Super Conference held in Orlando, FL last month was an exciting success. ...

Are We All Ignoring the Golden Rule? - November 22, 2010
In the U.S. it seems that most state chiropractic associations have viewed the expansion of scope of practice of physical therapists as a threat to us, akin to the threat medicine views us as....

Practice Then, Practice Now, Practice in the Future - November 21, 2010
Though the nature of chiropractic practice has changed dramatically within just one generation, much of what doctors want from their careers has remained constant. ...

What a combination! - November 20, 2010
As a chiropractor, one of your core goals is to treat the person, not the symptoms. You accomplish this through natural, hands-on, drug- and surgery-free techniques. Massage therapy also follows the same set of principles....

Attitudes of non-practicing chiropractors: a pilot survey concerning factors related to attrition - November 18, 2010
Research into attitudes about chiropractors who are no longer engaged in active clinical practice is non-existent. Yet non-practicing chiropractors (NPCs) represent a valid sub-group worthy of study....

Treatment combines physical with spiritual to naturally eliminate pain and stress - November 17, 2010
For those of us in the western world, techniques such as visceral manipulation and craniosacral therapy fall under the alternative title, but for those schooled in Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Japan, these techniques are mandatory in the curriculum of Manual/Musculoskeletal Medicine....

It's all in the approach - November 16, 2010
One of the best ways to educate your patients is to think like a doctor, but talk like a patient....

New Technique will Help NYC Chiropractor Better Treat Athletic Injuries - November 16, 2010
Noted NYC Chiropractor Expands Practice with RockTape Power Taping for Athletic and General Injuries. ...

Starting with Chiropractic Saves 40% on Low Back Pain Care - November 16, 2010
A new study finds that low back pain care initiated with a doctor of chiropractic (DC) saves 40% on health care costs when compared with care initiated through a medical doctor (MD), the American Chiropractic Association(ACA) announced today....

Atlanta Chiropractor Launches Interactive Website: Senft Chiropractic Atlanta Offers Online Tools - November 14, 2010
The Atlanta chiropractic office of 2nd generation chiropractor, Dr. Craig Senft, has recently renovated their website to provide a robust online resource for new and existing patients....

Chicago Chiropractic Conference Focuses on Practice Growth and Clinical Excellence - November 14, 2010
ACOM Health announced today that it will participate in a joint chiropractic seminar with Dr. Chris Colloca, D.C. and Neuromechanical Innovations on October 30-31 at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare hotel, Chicago. ...

White Plains & Stamford Chiropractor's New Website Streamlines Chiropractic Patient Care and Education - November 14, 2010
The new website at DrSirota.com encompasses all of the services offered at the White Plains and Stamford Chiropractic Offices including physical therapy, chiropractic sports medicine, orthopedic exams, and much more. ...

Breakin' down the walls - November 13, 2010
Dr. X was fortunate to own and practice in various multidisciplinary clinics working alongside MDs, PTs, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. The referrals of patients from the medical side were always constant and allowed patients to experience chiropractic care that might not otherwise have the opportunity to do so. ...

Properly promoting your practice - November 13, 2010
To market a practice, you must have a plan you're always executing and constantly evolving. This will help you attract patients that pay, stay, and refer others like them. ...

Dr. Martin Geoffreys, a Leading Sports and Rehab Chiropractor Brings Innovative Treatment Technique, FAKTR-PM, to Dana Point, Ca. - November 10, 2010
Dr. Martin Geoffreys, D.C., CCSP, specializes in FAKTR-PM, an effective treatment protocol to manage and eliminate pain. FACTR-PM treatment uses specific instruments and specific 'active release' techniques to expedite healing....

International Board of Chiropractic Examiners Administers Pilot Examination in Spain - November 10, 2010
The International Board of Chiropractic Examiners (IBCE) administered a written pilot assessment of chiropractic clinical competency in Spain on Friday, Oct. 8, 2010. ...

Don't let marketing drive you crazy - November 10, 2010
It was a dreary morning in the office of Froid Pedman, D.C. A good doctor with warm hands but cold feet. The waiting room, empty. The phone, silent....

Attleboro Chiropractor Connects With Patients Via Social Media Channels - November 10, 2010
Dr. Jason Miller of Miller Chiropractic Health Center, a leading chiropractor in Attleboro, is embracing Web 2.0 with his new social network. Now patients can engage with their Attleboro, MA chiropractor from leading social media platforms-Facebook, Twitter, MySpace and the practice blog. ...

ACOM Health Underscores RAPID Software's Complementary Notes, Reports Capabilities as Sponsor of Dallas Impulse Seminar - November 8, 2010
ACOM Health announced today that it will participate in a joint chiropractic seminar with Dr. Chris Colloca, D.C. and NeuroMechanical Innovations to be held on November 6-7 at the Doubletree Hotel Dallas Market Center, Dallas. ...

Research and Markets: US Chiropractor Offices Report: 28,000 Establishments and 50,000 Licensed Chiropractors with Combined Annual Revenue of about $9 - November 8, 2010
The US chiropractic industry includes about 28,000 establishments (single-location companies and branches of multi-location companies) and 50,000 licensed chiropractors with combined annual revenue of about $9 billion. No major companies dominate....

TurboSonic designed as asset to chiropractic offices - October 13, 2010
The FDA-approved TurboSonic line of whole body vibration (WBV) therapy systems is manufactured to offer low stress solutions for back pain sufferers who wish to remain physically fit. ...

Popular Chiropractic Blog Helps Doctors Make More And Dominate The Internet Locally - October 12, 2010
Entrepreneur, innovator and practice growth coach Dr. Matthew Loop, is actively ensuring that fellow chiropractors are able to utilize the new patient-pulling power of the Internet. Loop, who understands how the new information and social networking-based Internet works, has taught doctors about marketing and online new patient generation since early 2006....

Lansing Chiropractor Interacts with Patients Via New Facebook and Twitter Web Pages - October 11, 2010
The Facebook and Twitter accounts were created to allow patients to easily access more valuable information regarding the practice, as well as communicating with other patients about their previous procedures and visits to Lansing Chiropractic Clinic & Wellness, a Lansing chiropractor....

Cancer Care and Chiropractic - October 11, 2010
Few health challenges frighten patients more than cancer. From warning signs to early testing to confirmation of the diagnosis to the arduous and often-uncertain treatment process, patients must face their potential mortality and be able to say, "I will not let cancer beat me."...

Chiropractic care isn't ony for back pain - September 27, 2010
According to a recent case study published in the Journal of Pediatric, Maternal, & Family Health, a 51-year-old female patient suffering from Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), among other complaints, sought chiropractic care....

Workers' Compensation Rehabilitation Certification Standards for Healthcare Providers Established for the First Time - September 5, 2010
CWcHP designation created to ensure expert and ethical care from physical therapists and athletic trainers...

Changing the World: Our Leadership Opportunity - September 3, 2010
Like many of my contemporaries, I chose chiropractic as a career because I wanted to make the world a better place. Helping people to achieve their potential as human beings was the vision. ...

Can You See the Big Picture? - September 3, 2010
Having been on both sides of the journey into a profession - as a student and a teacher - I credit myself with the ability to comment on what must be one of the most difficult challenges: being able to finally and fully comprehend the "Big Picture" and remain focused on it through decades of professional practice. ...

San Francisco Chiropractor Goes Social: Join the Social Back Doctor Revolution on Facebook Now -- Win Prizes, Cash, and Services - September 3, 2010
Executive Express Chiropractic, collectively known as the "Social Back Doctors," are Re-Launching their Facebook Fan Page. The Social Back Doctors Revolution will be spreading into YouTube, Twitter, the Blogosphere and Beyond...

National Medical Alliance is Now MOtion1 - September 2, 2010
MOtion1, a unified alliance of independent physical rehabilitation equipment and supply agents in North America, has launched a new name and brand identity driven by growing energy and unity within the organization....

NYC Chiropractor Expands Practice with Therapy for Muscle and Overuse Injuries - September 2, 2010
Dr. Steven Shoshany has recently expanded his downtown NYC practice to include a potent soft tissue and muscle pain therapy called the Active Release Technique. Active Release Technique is different because it both diagnoses and treats at the same time. ...

Lawyers turn chiropractors - September 1, 2010
Tanya's motivation to venture into chiropractic came from seeing her sister and cousins helping patients through chiropractic without invasive procedures....

Sherman College Becomes Ninth Educational Institution to Affiliate With ICA - September 1, 2010
Sherman College of Chiropractic in Spartanburg, S.C., is now an affiliated college of the International Chiropractors Association (ICA). ...

Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines available for chiropractors - September 1, 2010
The Best Practices and Practice Guidelines (BPPG), one of the most valuable resources a practicing chiropractor can have is now available in a 640-page, soft-cover book. ...

Local chiropractor's fitness book focuses on longevity - September 1, 2010
Reebok's advertising campaign tells us "Life is short. Play hard." But how hard is too hard? And why should we assume life is going to be short?...

The Use of Medical Imaging as Part of Chiropractic Care - September 1, 2010
Ask any three or four guys lined up at the bar of the favorite watering hole on a Saturday night what they know about chiropractics, and you will undoubtedly get a lot of jokes about rib cracking, bone mashing, and easy fees. ...

Broomfield Chiropractor Uses DRX9000 Spinal Decompression to End Chronic Back Pain - September 1, 2010
He has seen the faces twisted in pain from debilitating back pain, and thanks to his expertise in treatment with DRX9000 Spinal Decompression Therapy, he has been able to remove that pain from many of his patients' faces and give them back their quality of life and their smiles....

Upper East Side Chiropractor Helps Babies Recover from the Stress of Being Born - September 1, 2010
The newborn was so tense after his delivery he needed an Upper East Side back doctor to ease out the cricks in his tiny spine, his mom told DNAInfo....

Asheville, NC Chiropractor, Dr. David Nygaard, Puts A Fresh Spin On Chiropractic Care - September 1, 2010
Atlas Family Chiropractic is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. David Nygaard, Asheville Chiropractor, who brings a new level of chiropractic knowledge and care to clients....

Lawrence chiropractor offers new body therapy - September 1, 2010
Do you suffer from allergies, headaches, depression, insomnia, backache or other physical and emotional ailments that keep you from functioning at full capacity? Do you feel generally stressed out and find your body, mind and spirit disconnected? If so, you might be interested in a therapy that's created waves across five continents....

Back to back care with chiro - September 1, 2010
BALGA chiropractor Ben Hubbard hopes to help shift public opinion away from viewing medication-based treatment as always "the first port of call" for health problems....

Chiropractor Touts Work On Newborns - September 1, 2010
An Omaha doctor said a spinal adjustment could help babies sleep sounder, eat better and live healthier lives. Dr. Joel Marley is a family chiropractor and has treated babies who were just a few hours old....

Chiropractors specialize, so find the right one - August 31, 2010
Most healthcare professions are defined by the types of conditions they manage. For example, cardiologists manage heart problems, dermatologists, the skin and so forth. Most people associate doctors of chiropractic with managing conditions related to the spine as well as the procedural technique that chiropractors use most often: spinal adjustments, also known as chiropractic manipulative therapy....

Chiropractic, Stroke Risk and Informed Consent - August 30, 2010
The desire to be right is the thirst for truth. On all accounts, both practical and theoretical, there is nothing but good to be said for it. The desire to have been right, on the other hand, is the pride that goeth before a fall....

You called for maintenance? - August 29, 2010
The chiropractic profession tends to have its own vernacular. Maintenance care, wellness care, sick care, well care, preventive care, active care, supportive care, and the list goes on....

Pinched Nerve Neck Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Chiropractic Treatment - August 29, 2010
If you're experiencing chronic pinched nerve neck pain, don't hesitate to see a chiropractor for treatment. The following article discusses causes, symptoms, and effective methods of chiropractic treatment for pinched nerve neck pain. ...

Bay Ridge Chiropractor, Dr Jason Peloquin Is Now Specializing In Kinesiotaping And Gua Sha Therapy For Soft Tissue Injuries - August 27, 2010
Entrepreneur, Professional Speaker, Chiropractor and Clinical Nutritionist Dr. Peloquin's office Hands of Gold Chiropractic has been helping suffering people in Bay Ridge Brooklyn since 2004. He has now added two new physical modalities to help aid and assist in the treatment of soft tissue injuries....

Portland, Maine Chiropractor Offers Vertigo Relief - August 23, 2010
Dr. MacArthur's a chiropractor in Portland, ME is now seeing patients to relief there vertigo without using drugs or needles. Many patients have seen great results and happy with the care give by Portland Chiropractic Neurology....

Local Chiropractor Accused Of Sexual Assault - August 23, 2010
Yarbrough Chiropractic Clinic is closed today, one day after Yarbrough was indicted in Randall County on charges of sexual assault of a child and attempted sexual assault....

State of the Art Chiropractor Comes to Angelton Texas - August 22, 2010
Bringing advanced Chiropractor technologies to rural America is Dr. Melissa Vrazel-Ramirez, a chiropractor, acupuncturist and wellness advocate with over 20 years of experience. Practicing in a small, town of 18,000 in Angleton, Texas, Vrazel-Ramirez is a certified ProAdjustor doctor who utilizes computerized piezoelectric instrumentation in the treatment of back and neck pain....

Research Shows Chiropractic Can Help with Skull Defect - July 21, 2010
Recent research in the Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health – Chiropractic reporting on an infant with a skull defect known as craniosynostosis reveals that chiropractic may play an important role in helping infants with such problems....

How Spinal Decompression Therapy Helps NJ Physicians Recover Faster - July 21, 2010
NJ Chiropractor, Dr Peter Ferraro, is known as the doctor to the doctors when it comes to Spinal Decompression Therapy. Dr Ferraro has over 10 years of Spinal Decompression Therapy experience....

Caps blow off steroid speculation - July 21, 2010
The Washington Capitals say more revelations about an investigation into connections between the club and a chiropractor linked to steroids won't be a distraction in their playoff run....

Chicago Chiropractor Ends Low Back Pain Using the Latest Technology Available; From DRX 9000 to A Complete Digital X-ray Suite - July 18, 2010
Chicago Chiropractor Believes It Is Very Important To Stay Current and Use The Latest Technology And Knowlege To Treat and Diagnose Patients. Advanced Spine & Sports Care is the Premier Location in Chicago For Athletes to Recieve the Latest Advances to Treat and Diagnose Sports Injuries, Back Pain, Bulging Discs, Headaches and Most Other Musculoskeletal Problems....

Kirkland Chiropractor, Dr. Ryan Coogan, Recognized For Effective Chiropractic Care - July 17, 2010
Eastside Spine and Wellness is pleased to announce that owner, Dr. Ryan Coogan has been recognized in the community for providing effective chiropractic care and assisting his patients in becoming more healthy....

Four Tips to Help Prevent Back Injury Reoccurrence - July 13, 2010
On top of being able to help relieve a client's back pain, find out some suggestions that massage therapists can offer on how to prevent it from happening again....

Dr. Racine, Orlando Chiropractor Launches New Website & is Named One of the Top Chiropractors in America - July 11, 2010
This award is only bestowed upon professionals showcasing exceptional leadership within their industry. As an Orlando chiropractor, Dr. Racine genuinely cares about the well-being of his community. For the last 8 years, he has been offering his Healthy Living classes. These classes are free to the general public....

Area chiropractor uses high-tech treatment to relieve pain - July 11, 2010
Three years ago, Schaeffer visited Dr. Ryan Alter, a Delray Beach chiropractor, seeking relief from the pain. Alter is a practitioner of the Atlas Orthogonal technique, which uses vibrations to treat patients, bypassing old techniques such as forced manipulation....

Online Medical Supplies Superstore Ships 1 Millionth Order - July 10, 2010
AllegroMedical.com, the online medical supplies superstore, announced that is has reached the 1 million customer mark, meaning that just under 13 years, it has served more than a million customers nationwide....

East Meets West at a Chicago Area Health Clinic - July 8, 2010
Global Health Clinic of Niles, IL uses both Eastern and Western medicine to treat virtually every type of musculoskeletal disorder. The clinic has around a 95% success rate of curing patients using physical therapy, chiropractic care, manual therapy, acupuncture, pain management, and other techniques tailored to fit the needs of individual patients....

Chiropractic Care Enhances Children's Overall Health - July 8, 2010
Irritation to a young person's nervous system can begin in utero. The baby's position during delivery (natural or cesarean) can create stress on their nervous system. Even a "normal, healthy" birth can induce 40-50 pounds of pressure on a newborn's neck and spine. ...

Florida sheriff says no evidence Washington Capitals involved in steroids use - July 8, 2010
Two Polk County detectives flew home from Virginia on Wednesday with no evidence that any member of the Washington Capitals had been involved in performance-enhancing drug use, but the steroid investigation that led to Tuesday's arrest of a Reston chiropractor with ties to the team is far from over, the sheriff heading the investigation said. ...

Herniated Disc? Seen a Grown Man Cry? Las Vegas Chiropractor Releases New LCD Technology That Takes the Pain Away - July 8, 2010
New therapy reduces pain for many. More than 14.3 million office visits for back pain are reported annually. It's the second-most frequent reason that people visit their doctor. The results of these visits are predictable. The options are rest, pain medication, and physical therapy. Chronic sufferers looking for help often hear there are only two real paths-live with the pain, or undergo surgery....

Virginia chiropractor charged in Polk steroids case - July 8, 2010
A Virginia chiropractor was arrested today in a Polk County probe involving allegations of steroids sales to professional athletes....

Opinion: Practicing chiropractic outside the U.S. - July 6, 2010
Perhaps you are a recent graduate from a chiropractic college. Perhaps you are a highly experienced chiropractor. Either way, you may be thinking about the possibility of practicing abroad. ...

Laughter is the best medicine - July 6, 2010
Bridget Owens, DC, of Tomah, Wisc., has found a way through the radio airwaves and alter egos to get her wellness message to the public as well as attract and retain new patients....

Helping Hands in Haiti: Chiropractic Relief One Adjustment at a Time - July 6, 2010
To the best of my knowledge, we were the first team of chiropractors to provide organized on-the-ground aid after the devastating earthquake hit Haiti. It all began on Jan. 20 after I checked my e-mail at lunchtime, which I rarely do. ...

Chiropractor's Pain Leads to Sciatica Sufferers' Gain - July 6, 2010
The Sciatica SelfCare System is an innovative product for relieving sciatica pain at home. The recently released product uses a breakthrough approach for sciatica relief unlike any other product currently on the market. Developed and researched in a clinical setting for over 25 years, The Sciatica SelfCare System's beginnings are as novel as the product itself. ...

Surgery May Not Be The Answer To An Aching Back - July 5, 2010
Too many complex back surgeries are being done and people are suffering as a result, according to a study in the current issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association. The general tendency noted in the study - that many patients and doctors think more medical care is always better - has implications for the new health overhaul law....

Take steps to avoid 'computer neck' - July 5, 2010
Neck pain is an all-too common side effect of our modern, sedentary lives and an occupational hazard for people who sit in the same position from 8 to 5. Conditions like "computer neck," "couch neck" and "reader's neck" are seen more frequently in doctor, chiropractor and physical therapy clinics than ever before....

Clinical Study Published Regarding Plasma Disc Decompression for the Treatment of Low Back Pain Associated with Contained Herniated Discs - July 4, 2010
ArthroCare Corp. (NASDAQ: ARTC), a leader in developing state-of-the-art, minimally invasive surgical products, announced today the publication of an important clinical trial demonstrating that patients treated with ArthroCare's Plasma Disc Decompression (PDD) products experienced reduced pain and better quality of life scores compared to patients treated with the current standard care, epidural steroid injections. ...

Organizing your managed care contracts - June 20, 2010
You know you need to safeguard these contracts for reference and liability and keep them in a safe and convenient place, but what can you do to make accessing these contracts smoother? Organize! ...

Start with service - June 20, 2010
When starting or building a practice, one thing to keep in the forefront of your mind is customer service. Discover what to do, how to do it, and what to avoid by learning from the Customer Service Best Practices Survey. ...

Adjustments are a way of life for Dr. Smith in Iraq - June 14, 2010
A career in the armed services and one in chiropractic are similar in that both involve adjustments. A chiropractor gives adjustments to patients, while soldiers make adjustments in battle....

Hand-held unit helps determine if vertebrae are properly aligned - June 14, 2010
Burk is the only chiropractor in Jackson County to use the device, which links to a computer. He said the ProAdjuster uses the same type of technology that allows engineers to determine points of weakness and stress on spacecraft....

Dr. Cynthia Seaman Expert Chicago Chiropractor Completes Advanced Acupuncture Protocols Course - June 14, 2010
Chicago's leading chiropractor, and chiropractic authority, Dr. Cynthia Seaman has this year completed studies of advanced chiropractic acupuncture protocols for specific conditions....

Portland, Maine Chiropractor Offers Relief to Patients with Parkinson's Disease - June 14, 2010
Portland Chiropractic Neurology has recently begun offering some much needed pain and abnormal movement relief to patients with Parkinson's disease....

Transition to self-care: a provider perspective - June 10, 2010
At some point in the course of rehabilitating an injury, one has to begin the transition to self-care, the daily activities by which an individual takes care of his or her own health needs....

Ames, Iowa Chiropractor Holds Workshop on Endurance Athletics and the "Short Leg" - June 5, 2010
Chiropractor Dr. Zachary Ward is taking the mystery out of the short leg. Sometimes known as the "functional short leg" or the "short physiological leg," the phenomenon of the short leg and its relationship to running and cycling is the subject of a local workshop for Ames, Iowa....

Sex abuse case against chiropractor dropped - June 5, 2010
Today's scheduled trial of an Elizabethtown chiropractor on a sexual abuse charge was canceled after the case against him was dismissed....

A Yarn Marketer and Chiropractor Present Alongside Executives from Bing, the New York Times, Google and Intel at SearchFest 2010 - June 5, 2010
A staggering number of businesses - no matter their size, industry, or mission statement - want to be part of the social media phenomenon. According to current Facebook statistics, more than 1.5 million local businesses have active pages on Facebook, more than 20 million people become fans of these pages each day, resulting in more than 5.3 billion page fans. ...

Alternative method for scoliosis offers options - June 5, 2010
Dr. Diana Doty, a chiropractor who recently joined Hiler Chiropractic Clinic in Naples, offers the alternative treatment, a combination of machine-based ligament stretching, chiropractic adjustments and exercises aimed to correct the curve over time. The treatment is promoted by the nonprofit Clear Institute, based in St. Cloud, Minn....

Harrisburg Chiropractor, Dr. Robert Blake, Puts a New Twist on Chiropractic Care - June 5, 2010
When most people think of a chiropractor, they envision someone pressing and squeezing on a person until their back pops. While this image is completely inaccurate, chiropractors do provide many manual adjustments to the spine that can help relieve pain. Today, chiropractors have many more tools at their disposal that allow them to put a new twist on the care they provide....

Overland Park Chiropractor Releases Tips: How to Shed Pounds, Reduce Stress & Live Pain Free for American Heart Month - April 10, 2010
Chiropractor and Internal Medicine Specialist Dr. Robert Patterson of Overland Chiropractic released tips about how to lose weight, reduce stress and live pain free for American Heart Month. ...

Be The Chiropractor PI Attorneys And PI Patients Flock To… New Patient PI Chiropractic Marketing Seminar For D.C.s This June and July! - April 10, 2010
Get P.I. Patients From P.I. Attorneys and On Your Own…Featuring Legendary P.I. Practice Expert, Dan Murphy, D.C.; Marketing Pro Ben Altadonna, D.C. ; and Past State Farm & Allstate Secret Weapon & Claims Denial Expert, Mr. James Mathis!...

Chiropractic care can improve recovery from surgery at home - April 10, 2010
The biggest challenge is working with folks who feel their bodies have rebelled against them. People who have to deal with a surgical repair due to disease or injury are appropriately anxious because they are making a serious decision about how they want to proceed with their care....

Branchburg chiropractor offers technology used by Olympians - April 10, 2010
Integrative Chiropractic Center of Branchburg is among a growing number of chiropractic physicians that have upgraded their level of care to include technology that has benefited Super Bowl champions, Olympic gold medalists, and numerous A-list celebrities, according to Integrative Chiropractic....

Birmingham Chiropractor Provides Non-Surgical Relief From Scoliosis - March 17, 2010
A Birmingham chiropractor, Dr. Mark Berry, offers all natural methods to help people with scoliosis deal with the pain associated with the said condition. With the practice of chiropractor, there is no need to take in medicines or undergo surgical procedures to live a healthier life....

Massage Therapists, Chiropractors, Physical Therapists and Acupuncturists Convene in Palm Springs for Annual California Massage & Bodywork Conventi - March 15, 2010
This popular four-day convention will feature a variety of topics ranging from hands-on relaxation and rehabilitation therapy techniques to ethics, and will even feature instruction in Equine (horse) massage. The mission of AMTA is to support its members while advancing the art, science and practice of massage therapy. All therapists and healing-arts practitioners are invited to attend....

The Ultimate Answer To Back Pain From Killeen Tx Chiropractor Dr. Robert Dorn - March 10, 2010
A Chiropractor in Killeen Tx, Dr Robert Dorn is providing services to treating back pains in a natural way. This process does not include modern medications and the likes....

NJ Chiropractor Uses Unique Methods For Healing - March 10, 2010
Network Chiropractic isn't like any typical chiropractor's office, and Dr. David M. Potter, owner and practitioner for the past 15 years, is not your typical chiropractor....

Steps to Successful Rehabilitation, Part 2 - March 10, 2010
This article is the second in a series on successful rehabilitation and focuses on three fitness activities that are often minimized or completely overlooked: warming up, stretching and cooling down. ...

123 Chiropractors, the World's Largest Chiropractor Portal, Donates $5,000 to Life University - March 3, 2010
123 Chiropractors, the World's Largest Chiropractor Portal, Supports Another Chiropractor's Institution by Donating $5,000 to Life University as Part of a Partnership and Scholarship Donation Program Designed to Reward the College for Alumni Registrations....

Helping patients takes more than just adjusting - March 3, 2010
As a profession, we can do amazing things when we use our hands to relieve nerve interference and allow the body to function at its fullest potential....

Another "Fired Up" Chiropractor Joins the ACOM Health Team - March 2, 2010
Dr. Stephen P. Nohava, D.C., a clinician with years of experience with the ACOM Health RAPID Chiropractic Software, has joined the ACOM Health Professional Services Group....

Eco-Friendly Chiropractor In Omaha, NE - February 25, 2010
Dr. Jason Weise is the primary founder of Life Source Chiropractic. His commitment to health can be found on many levels. Providing chiropractic care in the Omaha, NE community is his obvious passion as seen in his mission statement....

Philadelphia Chiropractor Dr. Lenny Roberts Provides Solutions for Low Back Pain - February 22, 2010
Dr. Lenny Roberts provides locals with magnificent solutions for permanent pain relief at a fraction of the expense of just plain painful surgery and drugs....

Popular Affiliate Marketing Club Empowers Chiropractors to Prosper Online in 2010 - February 22, 2010
In the world of affiliate marketing, the "DCincome Club" is unique in that it focuses on empowering chiropractors with the necessary secrets, tools and techniques they require to readily and easily expand their income via the web. DCincomeClub.com is the creation of Dr. Matthew Loop, a noted entrepreneur who is also a chiropractor. ...

Parker Seminars recognizes 2010 chiropractor of the year - February 22, 2010
The prestigious Chiropractor of the Year Award was presented at Parker Seminars Las Vegas Jan. 14-17....

Decompression Marketing Elite - A Higher Level of Excellence in Chiropractic Marketing - February 16, 2010
Many chiropractors have benefited from Dr. Beck's ultimate chiropractic ads. However, with so many chiropractors implementing spinal decompression therapy into their practices, Dr. Beck saw the need for a more focused form of marketing. By creating Decompression Marketing Elite, he has taken chiropractic marketing to a higher level of excellence, giving chiropractors......

Chiro Summit issues Medicare briefing: What DCs need to know - February 3, 2010
First convened in September 2007, the Chiropractic Summit represents leadership from some 40 organizations within the profession. The Summit meets regularly to collaborate, seek solutions, and support collective action to address challenges with the common goal of advancing chiropractic. ...

NJ Chiropractor Helps Bring Relief to Chronic Headache Sufferers - February 3, 2010
Dr. Peter Ferraro, a NJ Chiropractor with offices in Bergen and Monmouth Counties, says misalignment of the spinal vertebrae can contribute to chronic headaches. Chiropractic treatment can help relieve the pain....

Chiropractic secrets revealed - February 3, 2010
Unlike magicians, chiropractors haven't taken an oath to never reveal their secrets. In fact, chiropractors actively encourage patients to learn more about how their spine functions so they can prevent future problems....

Astonishing Breakthrough For Chicago Chiropractic Care Back Pain Relief During Pregnancy - January 31, 2010
Dr. Ralph A Kruse, Jr., a chiropractor in Chicago with multiple approaches to pain relief is excited to announce a modification to a time tested chiropractic technique that is showing astonishing results in easing back pain for pregnant women....

World's Largest Chiropractor Portal, 123Chiropractors.com, Signs 100 Chiropractors at Parker Vegas - January 30, 2010
The World's Largest Chiropractor Portal, 123 Chiropractors, Shines at Parker Vegas -- Attended by Jerry Rice and Linda Cohn -- and Attracts Over 100 Chiropractors to Register for Its Chiropractor Directory and SEO Related Services....

Back pain - January 30, 2010
Rather than masking the complaint with painkillers, professional treatments and prescribed exercises provide alternatives that can offer longterm relief. ...

Chiropractic approach to pain relief, rehabilitative care - January 21, 2010
Depending on the patient's individual needs, a doctor of chiropractic will develop a program of care that may combine more than one type of treatment instead of using drugs and surgery....

NJ Chiropractor Uses Spinal Decompression To Treat Herniated Discs - January 19, 2010
Dr. Peter Ferraro is one of New Jersey's leading chiropractors offering spinal decompression therapy. The renowned NJ Chiropractor has become nationally recognized for his extensive work using non-surgical decompression technology. ...

Chiropractic Care Helps Child With Sinusitis - January 19, 2010
A recent article published in The Journal of Pediatrics, Maternal and Family Health reports the case study of an 11-year old female patient who had been diagnosed with chronic sinusitis and who had lost her sense of smell for one year....

Chiropractor in Springfield, VA - Dr. Todd P. Sullivan presents a seminar on how to exercise correctly and prevent injuries - January 18, 2010
Usually they have either exercised too much and/or performed an exercise incorrectly leading to muscle and joint injuries. My purpose for holding this injury prevention seminar is to educate people on how to exercise correctly and what they can do to prevent injuries from developing....

Talk your way to the top - January 18, 2010
As a chiropractor, opportunities to speak are abundant since people are always looking for better ways to care for their health. Public speaking gives you the opportunity to market your message and develop a steady flow of new patients....

N.J. lawmakers approve expanding chiropractor treatment scope - January 18, 2010
Chiropractors would be legally permitted to prescribe medical tests, provide nutritional counseling, sell vitamins and supplements and call themselves "chiropractic physicians" under a bill that passed both legislative houses today....

Elysium Internet's Chiropractor.net to Exhibit at Florida Chiropractic Association 2010 Panhandle Convention and Expo - January 18, 2010
Elysium Internet, Inc., an emerging leader in Local Internet advertising, today announced plans to exhibit its Industry leading page-one ranked, direct navigation patient acquisition program, www.Chiropractor.net at the 2010 FCA Panhandle Convention and Expo later this month. ...

123Chiropractors.com Launches New Chiropractor Products at Parker Vegas Attended by Jerry Rice and Linda Cohn - January 18, 2010
Starting this week at Parker Seminars in Las Vegas, which will be attended by Jerry Rice and Linda Cohn, 123 Chiropractors will begin helping each chiropractor increase his or her exposure across the Internet by providing a detailed step-by-step program designed to get the clinic and chiropractor name out across the web in order to attract more new patients....

Team Tips: Systemizing your practice - January 12, 2010
At the heart of a good experience is not only feeling good about the comfort and care given by your entire staff, but also the professionalism and efficiency with which the care is given....

A healthy approach to chiropractic education - January 12, 2010
Since Parker College of Chiropractic appointed Fabrizio Mancini, DC, president, Parker has emerged as one of the more financially sound chiropractic colleges in the country, with Dr. Mancini gaining acclaim as a leading educator and proponent of chiropractic worldwide....

The Strategic Chiropractor Announces January Seminar Series - January 12, 2010
Chiropractors in search of ways to maximize reimbursements, minimize audit risks and boost profitability have two upcoming seminars presented by Dr. Tom Necela in Seattle & Portland....

Chiropractor Believes Treatment Prevents The Flu - January 10, 2010
For months, many of you have been waiting to get an H1N1 flu vaccine. Ryan Brewer never stood in line because he never wanted the shot, at the advice of his chiropractor....

Folsom Chiropractor Says Chiropractic Care May Be Safer and More Effective Than Painkillers - January 10, 2010
Folsom chiropractor, Dr. Brad Falke of www.chiropracticfolsom.com favors a non-traditional approach to pain relief. He treats causes rather than symptoms of illness. A new web site for Blue Oak Chiropractic is now live and details options. ...

New Jersey Chiropractors Improve Profitability and Compliance Using Internet -- Billing Precision Receives ANJC's Business Partner of the Year Award - January 6, 2010
Association of New Jersey Chiropractors (ANJC) selected Billing Precision as the Business Partner of the Year for 2009. Billing Precision has become the fastest-growing chiropractic billing company in the country. Its all-in-one Internet-based system includes accountable and transparent billing service, state-of-art touch-screen SOAP notes, advanced patient scheduling, and real-time monitoring for compliance and audit exposure....

Scottdale chiropractor volunteers in Cambodia - January 5, 2010
For the second year, the Scottdale chiropractor joined the Flying Doctors of America to bring medical attention to those in need....

Chiropractic couple make adjustments - January 5, 2010
Tawnda Andrews jokes that the reason she went to chiropractic school was so that she could meet someone who would be able to give her adjustments for the rest of her life....

New robot assists physical therapists in healing patients - January 5, 2010
Robots help build out cars, vacuum our floors, and now they're also massaging away aches and pain. A new robot is assisting physical therapists in healing patients....

Police say Redding chiropractor admitted molestations - January 4, 2010
A 44-year-old Redding chiropractor who pleaded not guilty Monday in Shasta County Superior Court to molesting a 10-year-old girl admitted to a Redding police investigator that he did molest her and that he knew his actions were wrong, a police report reveals....

Philadelphia Insurance Companies Introduces Chiropractor Professional Liability Product - December 29, 2009
Philadelphia Insurance Companies (PHLY) is pleased to announce it will begin offering Chiropractor's Malpractice Insurance in several states....

Intravera Expands Distribution Network - Chiropractors Buying Group Adds BruiseMD to Its Lineup - December 29, 2009
IntraVera Worldwide today announced that the Chiropractors Buying Group Inc. (CBG) will make available, its flagship product, BruiseMD, through their exclusive catalog and online store. Two BruiseMD SKU's are now offered to CBG's membership: Enzymatic Tablets and Cooling Gel. ...

Elysium Internet Expands Healthcare Vertical With Launch of Chiropractor.net - December 29, 2009
Elysium Internet, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: EYSM), an emerging leader in local performance based advertising and digital media, today announced that it has launched a new local Chiropractor directory under its recently acquired brand www.Chiropractor.net....

Elysium to Enter $7 Billion Chiropractic Market With Acquisition of Internet Domain Name Chiropractor.net - December 25, 2009
Elysium Internet, Inc., a next generation Local Internet advertising and digital media Company, today announced that it has agreed on terms to acquire the one word generic Internet domain name Chiropractor.net for its newest online destination. ...

Legislature considering changes in chiropractor licensing - December 25, 2009
Legislation which would redefine the scope of practice of licensed chiropractors in New Jersey has cleared the Senate Commerce Committee....

Great Life Chiropractic Introduces New Costa Mesa Chiropractic System - December 25, 2009
This chiropractor in Orange County makes use of the Pettibon System in order to help their clients' find the cause of the pain and aches that they are experiencing....

Dynatronics Inks Preferred Vendor Agreement with 1,100 Member Preferred Therapy Providers, Inc. - December 20, 2009
Dynatronics Corporation announced it has signed a preferred vendor agreement to provide therapy equipment and rehab supplies to Preferred Therapy Providers, Inc. (PTP), a nationwide network of physical, occupational and speech therapy clinics....

Chiropractor Springfield VA, Dr. Todd P. Sullivan, Presents seminar on running injuries and injury prevention - December 12, 2009
From foot pain, hamstring tightness or pain, plantar fasciitis, low back pain, pulled muscles, hip pain, core strength, and injury prevention, Dr. Todd P. Sullivan of NOVA Chiropractic & Wellness Center discusses running injuries and how to prevent injuries from developing....

Dallas Chiropractor offering a new book - December 10, 2009
Dallas Chiropractor, Dr. H. Khayal is now offering a new book on Symptoms and Solutions on Back Pain along with additional free services at his office....

Chiropractor explains neurological and spinal links - December 10, 2009
This method thoroughly examines patients, focusing on the upper back and neck and searches for gentler solutions to problems than a general chiropractic approach, he said....

Just For The Health Of It- Study Shows Chiropractic Care Helps Patient Suffering from Tourette Syndrome - December 7, 2009
Sadly, chiropractic care is still often thought of by the public only in terms of relief from back and neck pain. I am hopeful that as you, my readers, continue to enjoy my column, you will understand that this is far from being the truth....

Dynatronics Named Sole-Source Supplier to Benchmark Physical Therapy - December 6, 2009
Dynatronics Corporation (Nasdaq: DYNT) announced it has signed a sole-source vendor agreement to provide therapy equipment and rehab supplies to Benchmark Physical Therapy with 65 clinics located in Tennessee and Georgia....

Lyn Lake Chiropractic Clinic Honored as 2009 Minneapolis, MN Talk of the Town Award Recipient - December 3, 2009
Lyn Lake Chiropractic, located in Minneapolis, MN, is awarded with the 2009 Talk of the Town Plaque of Honor for Excellence in Customer Satisfaction. The Talk of the Town Awards are the only independent award that honors the best in business based on popular user reviews found on today's most active user review websites....

Ames, IA Wellness Providers Working to Reform Health Care Locally - December 3, 2009
A coalition of providers gathered at North Grand Mall on Saturday October 24 to offer education on the health conditions that are bankrupting America's health care system. The group seeks more venues of public engagement in Ames, Iowa....

Surfside Beach Chiopractor uses new technology to help his patients - December 3, 2009
New technology is helping patients in our area improve their spinal health, according to Chiropractor Ray Willis from Willis Chiro Med in Surfside Beach....

Recommending Physical Activity as Prevention - December 3, 2009
Physical activity (PA) is critical for the health of humans. The lack of PA leads to increased risks for a variety of diseases and is associated with overall premature mortality as well....

DJO Incorporated's Chattanooga Division Granted Patent for Moveo XP Rehabilitation Platform - December 3, 2009
The Moveo XP is the first product of its kind, allowing patients who are incapable of supporting full body weight to participate in graded weight-bearing activity at an earlier stage in their physical rehabilitation. ...

Community clinics are key option for public health - December 3, 2009
Community health centers serve more than 20 million people nationwide. The centers, generally located in medically underserved areas, provide dental, pediatric, women's health and adult health care under one roof....

Injection Could Help Regrow Spine, Reduce Back Pain - December 3, 2009
The injection includes a growth factor called OP1, a key ingredient in the development of bone and tissue. In animals, the shot helped damaged discs grow back. Doctors say in humans, it could mean no surgery, no damage to surrounding tissue and little downtime....

Kendall doc's got your back - December 2, 2009
Dr. Elliott Grusky treats professional race car drivers and athletes in his Kendall chiropractic practice. He is also the team chiropractor for the University of Miami Athletic Department, where he helps young athletes stay in shape without injuring themselves....

New York Chiropractor Trained in Cutting Edge Non-Surgical Scoliosis Treatment - December 2, 2009
Dr. Aatif Siddiqui, Dr. Sid recently completed advanced training to correct scoliosis using ground-breaking techniques and therapies that don't resort to surgery or bracing. This is considered to be one of the most advanced forms of non-surgical scoliosis treatment available....

Study offers hope to infertile women - December 2, 2009
A study authored by Dr. Madeline Behrendt, chairwoman of the World Chiropractic Alliance Council on Women's Health, links chiropractic care and the ability of previously infertile woman to conceive a baby and carry the fetus full term....

Reid health bill helps chiropractors, drugmakers - December 2, 2009
Chiropractors get a lift in the Senate health care bill, thanks to a senator from the state practitioners consider the birthplace of their profession - Iowa....

Dr. Natalie Beauchamp Honoured as Chiropractor of the Year - December 2, 2009
The Chiropractic Leadership Summit by the Chiropractic Leadership Alliance, brings together chiropractors from all over the world to learn the latest chiropractic and business building techniques, and to recognize the contribution of key players in the industry....

Soul Purpose Chiropractic Center Celebrates Its Tenth Anniversary in Tucson - December 2, 2009
Soul Purpose Chiropractic Center, owned and operated by Erik Rosseland, D.C. and located at 3670 N. First Avenue in Tucson, Arizona is celebrating its tenth anniversary proudly serving the community....

NYC Chiropractor Adds New Therapy for Chronic Back, Neck and Joint Pain to Downtown Practice - December 2, 2009
Dr. Steven Shoshany, a New York City Chiropractor, Expands Services with Rehabilitation Technique for Muscle and Joint Pain. Called FAKTR-PM or Functional And Kinetic Treatment with Rehabilitation, Provocation and Motion, it can Help Patients Reduce or Eliminate Pain....

Know risks with alternative therapies - December 2, 2009
Alternative medical therapies, which more than one-third of Americans turn to for everything from back pain to depression, have been quickly moving more into the mainstream - and into private insurance plans....

H1N1 Concerns? Wellness Chiropractic care can help - December 2, 2009
For 114 years since chiropractic was introduced, it is concluded that chiropractors have been life savers. ...

San Francisco Chiropractor Dr. Eben Davis Teams Up With Mepedia.com Health Information And News Platform - December 2, 2009
Dr. Eben Davis, Clinic Director of Executive Express Chiropractic in downtown San Francisco, is pleased to join the ranks of a select group of health bloggers chosen to participate in the recently launched News & Analysis subdivision of Medpedia.com. The Medpedia Project is an evolving global information platform geared toward the advancement of knowledge about health, medicine and the body. ...

Chiro One continues expansion in county - December 1, 2009
Chief Marketing Officer Brett Penager said it was not a coincidence that McHenry County has seen growth from its wellness centers....

Study validates role of chiropractic to employers, payers - December 1, 2009
A study commissioned by The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (www.f4cp.com), validating chiropractic physician services for lower back and neck pain to improve the value of health benefit plans, is generating widespread coverage in the healthcare media and significant attention in government circles....

Surgeon-Approved, Pro-Athlete Chiropractor Breaks the $50 Billion Neck Pain Cycle With Launch of Pillo1, First Eco-Luxe Neck Pillow - November 30, 2009
The first eco luxe neck pillow, Pillo1 infuses high tech therapy into a decadent pillow made from soy-based foam and Talalay latex, a naturally-derived and renewable resource from rubber tree milk and a solvent free production process....

Should babies get chiropractic care? - November 30, 2009
Dr. Ron Salvaggione, a chiropractor at Alta Vista Chiropractics, sees patients every day of every age. The youngest he's ever adjusted was a 2-day-old newborn named Katlyn Durham....

Livermore Chiropractor uses breakthrough techniques to lower high-blood pressure and treat the most difficult cases of back and neck pain - November 30, 2009
Approaching one million patients, Dr. George Khoury shows no signs of slowing down. Although people have come from all over the world to be treated by this chiropractic phenom, the Tri-Valley and Livermore residents get a world class chiropractor....

Path to Alternative Therapies Is Littered With Obstacles - November 29, 2009
In 2007, more than one in three adults and nearly one in eight children, according to a federal study sponsored by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, a division of the National Institutes of Health, used some form of CAM - from self-prescribed nutritional substitutes to repeat visits to alternative health care practitioners....

Desk jobs stress the spine, so stop slouching and feel better - November 28, 2009
More than one million people suffer back injuries each year. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, one in five workplace injuries involve the back....

Chiropractor Launches Web site to Promote Supplement for Healthy Bones - November 28, 2009
Founder of HealthyAsWeAge.com, Sandra Burns, created an online business to promote and distribute a variety of nutritional supplements that boost healthy bones and joints to a global market. As a chiropractor, she hand selected the best variety of essential supplements such as Osteo-Guard and vitamin D. Customers are encouraged to visit the site's blog to learn about osteoporosis and other ailments....

Chiropractor, Dr. Christopher Anselmi Releases New Video on Active Release Technique® - November 3, 2009
Dr. Christopher Anselmi, a certified chiropractor and expert with the Spine Care and Mobility Center in New York, NY, has released a new, informational video on the benefits and reasons for being treated with the Active Release Technique®....

Expanding your practice - November 3, 2009
Although there is increased competition from many professionals, chiropractors are in a prime position to offer anti-aging services as part of their practice....

How Chiropractic Helps the Insurance Industry - November 3, 2009
Report suggests covering chiropractic care of neck and low back pain increases value-for-dollar of health benefit plans....

A Comprehensive Program for the Osteoporotic Patient - November 3, 2009
As the risk of drug side effects continues to take the spotlight, consumers are increasingly looking for alternatives to drugs to manage their conditions. Osteoporosis is no exception....

Text neck nothing to LOL about - November 2, 2009
Like lots of teens, Meghan Bradley, 17, of Coral Springs texts about as much as she talks. But her 50 to 200 daily texts became a pain in the neck. Physically. Dean Fishman, a Plantation chiropractor, diagnosed her with "text neck," a condition he sees in more and more teenagers. ...

Have a headache? Try a chiropractor - November 2, 2009
This October, during National Chiropractic Month, the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) is encouraging families to consider chiropractic care as a treatment for several types of headaches....

Chiropractor Springfield VA, Dr. Todd P. Sullivan, Presents A Seminar On How To Relieve Chronic Back Pain - November 2, 2009
From neck pain, lower back pain, arthritis pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, fibromyalgia, sciatica and muscle tightness, Dr. Todd P. Sullivan of NOVA Chiropractic & Wellness Center will be discussing how you can relieve your chronic pain naturally without the use of drugs or surgery....

Word power! Newsletters keep you connected to your patients - November 1, 2009
Patients who understand what you do and why you do it and "love" you, too, give you a recipe for referral success. And referrals are a primary way to grow your practice....

Small budget? Low-tech rehab gets great results - November 1, 2009
It's a fact of life today: Chiropractic is becoming more of a cooperative venture between doctors and patients....

Chiropractic care is a good modality for healthy longevity - November 1, 2009
Regular chiropractic care can be helpful in maintaining optimum health as we age....

Quincy teen has kept a grasp on his dreams - November 1, 2009
The spirit that drove Tim Weber to compete for the Quincy track team with his left arm lashed to his chest last spring now has him recovering from the rare virus that killed the nerves in his left shoulder....

New Home-Study Course Helps Massage Therapists Prevent Work-Related Injury, Earn 10 CEUs - November 1, 2009
Save Your Hands! Announces 10-CEU Home-Study Online Course based on the 2nd Edition of Save Your Hands! The Complete Guide to Injury Prevention and Ergonomics for Manual Therapists....

Massage Brings More than Just Relaxation - October 31, 2009
Massage is a variety of sometimes ancient techniques that manipulate the soft tissues of the body. It can definitely relax you, but there are some benefits of massage that go far beyond relaxation....

Lake Mills Family Chiropractic practices new method - October 31, 2009
One new local chiropractor is employing a new technique that addresses a person's emotions and past injuries to find the root of a patient's ailment....

ACAB to host Hope for Autism training conference - October 31, 2009
The American Chiropractic Autism Board (ACAB) is hosting the Hope for Autism BioNutritional Training Conference Nov. 13-15, 2009 in Charleston, S.C. ...

Chiropractor uses skills abroad - October 31, 2009
It's with bright eyes and a wide smile that Dr. Vanda Corbett speaks of her upcoming trip to India. ...

Watch Your Back: Several symptoms alert need for a checkup - October 31, 2009
If you are in the 80 percent of the population that has symptoms like back or neck ache, tingling in your fingers, indigestion, pain, numbness, weakness, fatigue or difficulty with tasks, you may want to consider visiting a chiropractor....

How often should I go to my chiropractor? - October 31, 2009
I have been asked this question many times. For some of us spinal and extremity manipulation seems foreign and unusual. Let me enlighten those of us that have this "generation's old way of thinking" clouding our mind. ...

Chiropractic for Kids: Getting the Word Out - October 21, 2009
The study, phase one of a project undertaken by the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) as part of its practice-based research network (PBRN), assessed pediatric chiropractic by surveying chiropractors and parents of pediatric patients (18 years of age and younger), revealing high overall satisfaction and near-nonexistent complications and adverse events....

Pain in the Neck (or Back, or Knee)? Focus on the Muscles - October 21, 2009
When faced with a sore knee or a back pain, the first inclination is to look to the bones and joints. And that's appropriate in some cases. But many times, the answer lies in how all of the elements of the musculoskeletal system work together, especially those often overlooked muscles....

Miami Chiropractor, Dr. Guevara, Helps Locals Safely Recover from Auto-Accidents Fast - October 21, 2009
Pain from auto accidents can linger for years, if its cause is not corrected. Almost all Americans will be involved in at least one motor vehicle accident at some time in their life. Often we are able to walk away free of injury...or so we may think....

Ten of My Favorite Clinical Chiropractic Trade Secrets, Part 1 - October 21, 2009
Based on surveys such as these, I am quite certain that the working technique repertoire of most chiropractors is fairly similar, including both adjustive and diagnostic procedures....

The Case of the Missing Chiropractors - October 21, 2009
Practicing chiropractic in the third decade of the 21st century is much like practicing any kind of medicine. Health care is now run by the government....

A holistic approach to practice health (case studies) - October 15, 2009
The following two case studies are a supplement to Mark Firmin's article titled, "A holistic approach to practice health," which appeared in issue 15....

A chiropractor in Afghanistan - October 15, 2009
"I researched the Middle East about chiropractic and found there were only a few in the entire region, and none in Afghanistan."...

Health care in Massachusetts: a warning for America - October 12, 2009
The Bay State's mandatory insurance law is raising costs, limiting access, and lowering care....

Elastic tape made famous at '08 Games is easing pain for Toledo area patients as well - October 11, 2009
Kinesio tape gained fame during the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, when American gold medalist beach volleyball player Kerri Walsh used it on her shoulder. It also has been spotted on other elite athletes, including Lance Armstrong, Tiger Woods, and David Beckham....

Integrating a vibration exercise studio: Adding a profit center - October 11, 2009
Over the years, Chiropractic practices have expanded from focusing on spinal subluxations, to providing wellness care, nutritional counselling and rehabilitation services....

Sep 2009 Chiropractor Springfield VA, Dr Todd P. Sullivan, Provides Active Release Technique for the Runners At The North Face Endurance Challenge - October 9, 2009
From hamstring injuries, hip muscle tightness, foot pain, to lower back pain, and falls from rocky terrain, Dr. Todd P. Sullivan of NOVA Chiropractic & Wellness Center will be providing Active Release Technique (ART) care to the runners at The North Face Endurance Challenge in Washington, DC....

Spinetronics aims to fight back pain from every angle - October 6, 2009
A team of enterprising South Florida chiropractors formed Spinetronics to improve decompression machines....

Space age back healing - October 5, 2009
The number of children receiving chiropractic care is on the rise. According to the American Chiropractic Association, the percentage of chiropractic patients under 17 years of age has increased at least 8.5 percent since 1991. ...

The Culture of Sports Chiropractic - October 4, 2009
The tone, attitude and dedication of this group of sports chiropractors really impressed me. The discussions were not about patient volume, insurance hassles or practice-building; they were about how to get athletes back in the game and improving outcomes using the latest evidence....

Former chiropractor sentenced to prison - October 4, 2009
An Ottawa man, who had his chiropractic license suspended earlier this year, was sentenced to prison for a gun violation by La Salle County Circuit Court Judge H. Chris Ryan Jr. Wednesday morning....

Ex-Ithaca chiropractor pleads to new lesser charges - October 4, 2009
A former Ithaca chiropractor, once accused of molesting his patients, may spend up to 30 days in jail on other charges....

Pain Management: Cubicle Warrior Ergonomics - September 30, 2009
As the exclusive chiropractor for Electronic Arts Los Angeles since 2005, Dr. Lynn Kerew D.C. sees employees of the corporate gaming giant with back to back appointments every week. According to a 2006 survey over 40 million Americans work year in and year out in cubicles....

West Palm doctor takes practice on the road - September 27, 2009
Sales rep Nick Monacky is going to the chiropractor in a most unusual place: a Winnebago....

Life in alignment: Nonstop chiropractor is dedicated to patients and family - September 27, 2009
Between logging roughly 60 hours a week at his chiropractic office on Urbana Pike and helping to care for his two young children at his Mount Airy home, Groves, 35, is lucky to find time to draw a deep breath....

Martin chiropractor, massage therapist hope to spur others to trade services for food for needy - September 27, 2009
A Palm City chiropractor's act of charity may have started a trend that, if it keeps expanding, may make life a whole lot easier for the growing number of hungry in the county....

Managing pain - September 23, 2009
A new understanding of how chronic pain differs from acute is paving the way for alternative therapies....

Colorado Chiropractor Heads to Afghanistan for Second Tour of Duty - September 20, 2009
U.S. Army Sergeant Joshua Eldridge, DC, CCSP, is heading to Afghanistan for a second tour combating the Taliban and other enemy combatants....

Chiropractor concentrates on health as whole - September 20, 2009
In my practice, I focus on the person's health as a whole. I evaluate each person as to structural, physiological and emotional imbalances....

Family boasts 19 chiropractors, some in Jackson - September 20, 2009
Brown & Williams Chiropractic Center is a family business - so much so that the chiropractors who work there are all related....

Chiropractor and nutritional educator receives Excellence in Nutritional Education award - September 20, 2009
Chiropractor and nutritional educator, Dr. Michael Dobbins, has received the Excellence in Nutritional Education award from Standard Process®....

Lebanon chiropractor offers high-tech healing - September 18, 2009
One of Serra's newest tools is a digital infrared system that maps the spine, showing red-hot spots where stress exists. As stress and pain are relieved, the colors on the map change from red to green....

Appleton chiropractor Keith J. Oudenhoven accused of touching patient inappropriately - September 18, 2009
An Appleton chiropractor has been charged in Outagamie County with sexually assaulting a female patient....

Ease a pain in the neck - September 18, 2009
Local chiropractor shares tips to avoid alleviate common back, neck pain....

Iowa County Chiropractor Suspended - September 17, 2009
The Chiropractic Examining Board (CEB) has ordered a one year suspension of the license of Judith Yager of Cobb Wisconsin....

Springfield, VA Chiropractor, Dr. Todd P. Sullivan Offers A New Solution for Chronic Pain Sufferers - September 17, 2009
From chronic neck and back pain to car accidents, carpal tunnel syndrome and sciatica, NOVA Chiropractic & Wellness and Dr. Todd P. Sullivan have helped thousands of local residents recover from injuries with a new state of the art soft tissue treatment called Graston Technique....

The Chiropractor's Role in Managing Diabetes - September 17, 2009
Just how many patients who seek chiropractic care have diabetes? Furthermore, why should it matter to chiropractors? The diabetes epidemic is probably the greatest health problem facing developed and developing nations alike....

Noted Chicago Chiropractor Joins with Bank for Back to School Event - September 17, 2009
Well known Chicago Chiropractor Dr. Cynthia Seaman has partnered with First American Bank to host an informative end of summer back to school health screening event this Saturday morning, August 22, 2009, at the First American Bank on Elston Avenue in Chicago....

Chiropractor opens clinic to give back to the community - September 12, 2009
Chiropractic is not just about treating lower back pain, which is a common misconception, said Urban, who is a chiropractic physician, exercise specialist, certified strength and conditioning specialist and is certified in active release techniques. Chiropractic is about overall wellness and well-being. ...

Local Chiropractor Arrested - September 12, 2009
An Amarillo doctor is accused of beating and raping his girlfriend -- leaving her needing 78 stitches and a life saving operation....

Houston Chiropractor Practice 1960 West Chiropractic Sees Increases in Neck and Back Tension Due to Stress - September 12, 2009
Houston chiropractor Dr. Karen Thomason of 1960 West Chiropractic has noted an increase in patients experiencing headaches as well as neck and back pain. ...

Like a chiropractor for your bite - September 12, 2009
Neuromuscular dentistry helps align a patient's jaw to reduce migraines and other painful symptoms....

What is a chiropractor? An interview with Dr. John H. Park - September 12, 2009
Dr. John H. Park is the founder of Progressive Spinal and Sports Rehabilitation, P.C. Below is an interview about chiropractic care as well as integrative therapies....

Care goes beyond back aches, is known to help headaches, other pains, too - September 12, 2009
Chiropractors are known for treating back and neck pain by manipulating the spine through adjustments. However, some practitioners also advertise that frequent and regular visits can help with ailments such as sinus problems, acid reflux, hypertension, even fertility....

Passive exercise provides healthy physical activity for everyone - September 12, 2009
Today, we're all aware of the numerous benefits physical exercise has for those looking to become healthier and live longer lives. However, for the elderly and/or disabled, traditional aerobic exercise can be painful, dangerous, or downright impossible....

Research and Markets: Rehabilitation Therapy Practices - September 10, 2009
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Rehabilitation Therapy Practices" report to their offering....

Mandeville Chiropractor Loses Weight Fast and Keeps It Off, and You Can Too - September 10, 2009
St Tammany Chiropractic Specialist to share how he lost 115lbs in only 200 days and continues to maintain 5 years later, and help the Covington Food Bank in the Process....

Obamacare Sets Up a Health Dictatorship - September 10, 2009
A healthcare system so devilishly complex, run by the same government that owns and operates the public schools, the Post Office, Amtrak, and other notoriously inefficient public enterprises, is guaranteed to be a disaster for the American people....

Chiropractors Focus on Patients' Best Interest - September 10, 2009
The Minnesota Chiropractic Association (MCA) and its members operate with the best interest of patients as a key focal point. We do not in anyway condone the actions relating to the alleged misconduct and credit card fraud recently announced in the news....

Just For The Health Of It- Blind man finds trip to chiropractor insightful - September 10, 2009
The results of his "normal" adjustment left Doug with new-found vision while leaving friends, family and some in the medical community speechless....

ACOM Health Announces $50,000 Ultimate Chiropractic Practice Makeover Contest; Debuts at FCA National Convention & Expo August 27 - September 8, 2009
ACOM Health, developer and marketer of ACOM Health Documentation and Practice Management chiropractic software solutions and Chiropractic Consulting services for practice success, today announced its "Ultimate Practice Makeover" contest, in which the winning chiropractor will receive an exceptional package of software and consulting services creating an "office of the future"....

What is a chiropractor: Interview with Dr. Michaella Walter - September 8, 2009
Chiropractors remove subluxations from the spine which cause interference to the nervous system. By allowing the nervous system to function as it should all of the tissues and organs of the body can function properly....

Build a better practice - September 5, 2009
You most likely became a chiropractor to help people; not to crunch numbers or lead marketing efforts. But running an efficient practice not only helps you make a living, it frees you up to treat patients - which ultimately leads to success....

Chiropractic and Fascia - September 5, 2009
As most of you know, fascia is a component of pretty much all structures. The practice of Rolfing, or structural integration, is a popular form of bodywork and purports to be directed at balancing the fascial structures in the body, leading to optimal structural health....

Integrating Fitness Programs Into a Chiropractic Practice - September 5, 2009
Chiropractors continue to expand their practices by offering a wider variety of services. This can be driven by market forces and opportunities or the chiropractor's passion for certain services....

A medical doctor's view of chiropractic care - September 5, 2009
As both a chiropractor and medical doctor, Dr. Ralph Gay has an unusual perspective on the legendary rift between the two professions....

Physical therapy can provide relief during pregnancy - August 25, 2009
Amy Boocher sleeps soundly at night thanks to physical therapist Connie Strey. And that's saying a lot, given that hip pain had made good shut-eye a distant dream for the Pine River woman throughout the 27 weeks of her pregnancy....

Consumers pay $34 billion for alternative medicine - August 25, 2009
mericans spend about $34 billion annually on alternative medicine, according to the first national estimate of such out-of-pocket spending in more than a decade....

Got a Splitting Headache? Moweaqua Chiropractor Dr. Brian Mcgregor is Using Chiropractic to Help Stop Headaches, Without the Use of Pain Killer. - August 25, 2009
According to the American Chiropractic Association, nine out of ten Americans suffer from headaches. Dr. Brian McGregor, owner of Moweaqua Accident & Injury Center, is using chiropractic to successfully stop migraine headaches in hundreds of patients who previously had little help from traditional medicine....

DJO Incorporated Announces Financial Results for Second Quarter 2009 - August 22, 2009
DJO Incorporated ("DJO" or the "Company") a global provider of medical devices that provide solutions for musculoskeletal health, vascular health and pain management, today announced financial results for its operating subsidiary, DJO Finance LLC ("DJOFL"), for the second quarter of 2009, ended June 27, 2009. ReAble Therapeutics, Inc. ("ReAble") acquired DJO Incorporated ("DJO Opco") in a transaction completed on November 20, 2007 (the "DJO Merger")....

Association of NJ Chiropractors Brings Class Action Suit Against Aetna for Post Payment Audit Practices - August 22, 2009
The Association of New Jersey Chiropractors (ANJC), one of the largest chiropractic state associations in the nation, today announced that it has filed a lawsuit against Aetna seeking nationwide relief on behalf of chiropractors and other healthcare professionals....

New warrant issued for Southern Indiana chiropractor - August 21, 2009
A local chiropractor accused of raping and molesting a female family member and inappropriately touching four female patients is again a wanted man....

New Weight-Loss Program at Morgantown Chiropractor - August 21, 2009
Advantage Health and Wellness launches a doctor-supervised weight loss program as part of an office expansion....

Chiropractors: How much can they really heal? - August 19, 2009
Chiropractors are best known for treating back and neck pain. But can their hands-on manipulations of the spine also help with colic, asthma, ear infections, allergies and digestive issues?...

Moweaqua Chiropractor is Helping Lifetime Sufferers of Fibromyalgia Syndrome, Using a Unique Approach That is Making Waves in the Medical Community - August 19, 2009
Dr. Brian McGregor, owner of Moweaqua Accident & Injury Center, specializes in the neurological side of treatment, has been using a new approach that is producing results where previously all else has failed, and in the process has been making some waves in the local medical community....

First and Only Doctor on CT Shoreline to Receive Certification in Computerized Instrument Adjusting - August 19, 2009
Branford Chiropractor, Dr. William Lordan is exclusively certified for Impulse®. A special technique that incorporates the use of the hand-held Impulse Adjusting Instrument® for treatment of low back pain, sciatica, neck pain, headaches, and whiplash....

Medicare: Penny Wise and Pound Foolish - August 18, 2009
OIG reports from 1986, 1998, 1999 and 2005 also allege that inappropriate payments were made for maintenance therapy and miscoded, improperly documented claims. The response from the chiropractic profession has been a sort of collective mea culpa. ...

Mattress marketer, chiropractors not strange bedfellows - August 17, 2009
The partners decided to market the mattresses through health care providers. "We interviewed a number of chiropractors, and they told us one of the most frequently asked questions they get is, 'What should I be sleeping on?'" Williams said....

Los Angeles Chiropractor Dr. Ken Best on Theta Healing - August 17, 2009
Dr. Ken Best Eliminates Harmful Belief Systems and Rewrites Patients' Lives with Thetahealing. Dr. Kenneth Best, D.C. is a Los Angeles based chiropractor, who also specializes in Applied Kinesiology ("AK") and Thetahealing™....

Chiropractor specializes in innovative technique - August 17, 2009
Fox specializes in the Koren Specific Technique, a method that involves gentle yet powerful adjustments that don't use twisting, turning, cracking or popping of joints. The method can correct subluxation, a distortion in the spine and body structure that can cause serious nerve stress....

Retail: A natural fit - August 4, 2009
Offering a selection of nutritional supplements can be a win-win for your patients and your practice....

Why instrument adjusting? - August 3, 2009
Instrument adjusting has become one of the most commonly used techniques in today's chiropractic practice. It is second only to diversified-type manual spinal manipulation, according to the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners Survey of 2000....

Chiropractor charged with molesting, raping girl in Floyd County - July 23, 2009
A New Albany chiropractor accused of touching four female patients at his Clarksville practice faces even more serious charges in Floyd County....

Bath chiropractor can practice, despite charges, state says - July 23, 2009
A Bath chiropractor can continue to practice despite accusations that he inappropriately touched four patients, a state hearing examiner has found....

Some chiropractors using NASA-made device to curb spine pain - July 23, 2009
A few Alaska chiropractors are using an electronic device that locates the trouble spots in your spine and then fixes them. The Pro-Adjuster combines computers with a centuries-old healing technique that relies on skilled human hands....

Becoming THE chiropractor in town: Part II - July 23, 2009
Many new doctors avoid symptom-based marketing because they feel it's a slap in the face to their subluxation and wellness philosophy. What a mistake! Symptomatic people need help too, and they want it now....

Becoming THE chiropractor in town: Part I - July 23, 2009
No matter how you envision your ideal practice, one truth remains: You'll meet your goals most efficiently, professionally, and affordably when using lay-lecture marketing throughout your community as your chief patient-attraction method....

Case studies utilizing Dynamic sEMG and range of motion - July 21, 2009
In chiropractic, we too have the technology to establish the presence or absence of spinal issues. The chiropractic tool of choice is the combined Dynamic sEMG and range of motion testing known as "DynaROM sEMG." ...

Software makes practice management perfect - July 21, 2009
If you have a practice, you also have practice management needs. Documentation. Billing. Patient scheduling. And that's not all. Practice management software may be just the thing you are looking for to help you meet those needs. With the right software solution, you can turn your practice into a powerhouse of efficiency....

Hands-on healing techniques like massage and acupuncture score with clients: Healthy Cleveland - July 20, 2009
Chiropractic care, rated highest in the survey at 59 percent of patients completely or very satisfied with treatment, is based on the idea that restricted movement in the spine leads to pain and loss of function....

Update on Manipulation and Exercise
What the Research Says - July 17, 2009
Although not all studies agree, the majority suggest that there appears to be a synergistic effect when both manipulation and exercise are used in combination....

The Four-Hour Chiropractic Workweek - July 17, 2009
In their unending quest for success, many chiropractors have had their curiosity piqued by advertisements from DCs who claim to do virtually no work and make a fortune. Even those of you who would instinctively resist responding to such an ad probably have seen examples of such marketing and wondered if it indeed were a possibility....

Local Chiropractor Welcomes Space Age Technology - July 9, 2009
LaBelle Chiropractic Center of Greenville is among a growing number of chiropractic doctors that have upgraded their level of care to include technology that has benefited NASA, Super Bowl champions, Olympic gold medalists and numerous A-list celebrities....

Jackson, TN Chiropractor Host New Radio Program, "Better Health Secrets" - July 9, 2009
Jackson, TN Chiropractor, Dr. Shannon Bone, DC, is hosting a new, exciting radio program, "Better Health Secrets" every Tuesday morning from 11:30 to11:45 AM over the next three months on FM 97.7 Super Talk Radio...

Chiropractic care: a more natural method of healing the body and maintaining health - July 9, 2009
Chiropractic is a health care approach and profession that focuses on disorders of the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system and the effects of these disorders on general health. Chiropractors most often treat neuromusculoskeletal complaints including back pain, neck pain, joint pain and even headaches....

Scoliosis patients find new treatment - July 9, 2009
Dr. April Cardwell said she and her partner, Dr. Michael Farrell, use a technique developed by developed by the Clear Institute, a group of chiropractic physicians. She added that it blends chiropractic care and physical therapy that retrains the body to hold the correct posture....

Kids And Chiropractors - July 9, 2009
Natasha Smith says manipulating a child's spine or giving "adjustments" can help with more than just back problems. She believes it can cure chronic ear infections, allergies, colds, even bed wetting and problems with sleep....

Freehold Chiropractor Releases Brand New Free eBooks on Secrets of Relieving Pain - July 7, 2009
Dr. Russell Brokstein, chiropractor and wellness consultant at Hometown Family Wellness Center at 9 Broadway in Freehold NJ recently released brand new eBooks on relieving lower back pain, neck pain, headaches and migraines, fibromylagia, and wrist pain/carpal tunnel syndrome without the use of drugs or surgery....

New Season of 'The Chiropractic Marketing Makeover Show' Offers Expert Video Tutorials for Chiropractors Looking to Grow Their Practice - July 7, 2009
Chiropractic marketing coach Ben Cummings announces brand new episodes of his #1 rated online video series that teaches chiropractors how to attract patients with low cost advertising and social media marketing methods....

Treating cause of the pain
Chiropractor sees results of fibromyalgia treatment - July 7, 2009
Dr. Mark Huntsman has firsthand knowledge of the devastating effects that fibromyalgia can have on a patient and his or her family members. And that knowledge is part of what drove him to try to help his patients find relief....

Truckee chiropractor pleads not guilty to arsons - July 7, 2009
A chiropractor charged with setting fire to her Truckee office and home entered a not-guilty plea Monday to two felony counts of arson....

New York City Chiropractor Announces New State-Of-The-Art Facility, Website - July 7, 2009
Dr. Steven Shoshany of New York City is proud to announce that he has recently launched his new website, www.LivingwellNewYork.com, to coincide with an exciting new direction he is taking with his office and an expansion of the practice....

Zynex Introduces New Product Line - July 7, 2009

DJO Incorporated Announces Sale of Empi Therapy Solutions Catalog Business to Patterson Medical - July 7, 2009
DJO Incorporated, a global provider of medical device solutions for musculoskeletal health, vascular health and pain management, today announced the sale of the rehabilitation equipment and supply catalog business of its Empi business unit, Empi Therapy Solutions (ETS) (formerly known as Rehab Medical Equipment, or RME), to Patterson Medical, a division of Patterson Companies, Inc....

New age of chiropractors entering the industry - July 5, 2009
The first generation of chiropractors focused mainly on the back and spine. But this isn't your father's – or grandfather's – practice any longer....

New Jersey chiropractors trying to spread the word about who they are and what they do - July 4, 2009
That's because people don't view chiropractic as a continual vessel for health and well-being. They only see it as something that's necessary when the back is out of wack....

Loan Repayment Legislation Includes Physical Therapists as Frontline Providers - July 3, 2009
Legislation to establish a Frontline Providers Loan Repayment Program that includes physical therapists was introduced Tuesday by Representative Bruce Braley (D-IA). The Access to Frontline Health Care Act of 2009 (HR 2891) would encourage physical therapists to practice in underserved areas, says the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)....

Lakeland Spine Center Intros New ATM System for Back Pain - June 30, 2009
Lakeland Spine Center in Lakeland, Florida, is bringing the first Active Therapeutic Movement machine to the area in June 2009 and now offers this revolutionary rehab technology to treat neuromuscular pain and improve patients' range of movement....

Beaver County Chiropractor, Dr. Michele M. Askar, Introduced a New Service to Her Practice for Neck and Back Pain Sufferers - June 28, 2009
Dr. Michele M. Askar, clinic director and founder of the Spinal Disc Center (www.spinaldisccenter.com) offers one of the most advanced methods of non-surgical decompression available today in the Western Pennsylvania counties of Beaver, Butler and Allegheny. ...

Chiropractor takes holistic approach to healing - June 27, 2009
As a chiropractor, Chad Messina encounters his share of skeptics. "Patients will tell me, "I don't believe in chiropractic, as if it's a religion," says the Marlborough-based practitioner. "But it's not a matter of belief, but having the structures of the body -- the joints, bones, and muscles -- in the right place."...

Chiropractor giving a taste of his own medicine - June 26, 2009
When a waterskiing accident left Richard Thomas with severe lower back pain for six months, he said he was "reluctant" to try chiropractic treatment. Eleven years later, the Wilmington-area native opened his own chiropractic practice in Gastonia....

California chiropractor accused of arson - June 26, 2009
A California chiropractor remained jailed Thursday on $1 million bail, accused of setting fire to her home and an office in this eastern Sierra town. ...

Cedar Park Chiropractor Dr. Bynes Interviewed on Popular Health Radio Show - June 26, 2009
Dr. Thomas Bynes, author of the new diet and wellness book "Sinner to Thinner," was a guest on the popular Health Radio Network show "Ask Dr. DeSilva."...

Chiropractor tackles allergy symptoms - June 26, 2009
It's the strong urge to help his patients that has kept Dr. Lyle Tvedt passionate about his chiropractic practice in Ripon. Now with a new goal to make a difference for allergy sufferers as well, he is expanding his practice....

Mohrsville massage therapist finds rewards in offering free health services in Vietnam - June 26, 2009
The group traveled across the poverty-ridden country offering free health clinics to everyone from children to the elderly to former combatants. It was made up of a chiropractor, "body workers" like Mayes and "energy workers."...

Matawan NJ Chiropractor Offers Back Pain Relief with Decompression Therapy - June 26, 2009
The Lordex Spine System is a revolutionary, non-invasive, non-surgical procedure developed as a solution to the common causes of mechanical spinal pathology including herniated disc, degenerative disc disease, facet syndrome, sciatica, stenosis, and other conditions....

Treating a wider variety of ailments - June 22, 2009
Chiropractors can be a piece of the puzzle in solving health problems...

San Francisco Chiropractor Dr. Eben Davis Cracks the Herniated Disc Code Using the DRX9000 - June 21, 2009
Executive Express Chiropractic (Formerly Front Street Chiropractic) Has Been Treating Lumbar and Cervical Disc Herniations with Nonsurgical Spinal Decompression for Over Four Years Now with the DRX9000...and the Results Have Been Remarkable...says Dr. Davis...

Federal Lawsuit Regarding Alleged False Claims Dismissed Against Axiom and All Defendants! - June 21, 2009
n May 20, 2009, United States District Judge Virginia Hernandez Covington dismissed, with prejudice, the lawsuit styled United States of America ex rel., Greg Westfall and Suzanne Westfall vs. Axiom Worldwide, Inc., Axiom Worldwide, LLC, James J. Gibson, Jr., Nicholas Exarhos, Timothy Exarhos, Peer Review Network, Inc., Case No. 8:06–CV–571–T–33TBM. The lawsuit, filed by Greg and Suzanne Westfall on behalf of the United States under the federal False Claims Act, had been pending in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Tampa Division, since 2006....

A Holistic Approach to Irritable Bowel Syndrome - June 20, 2009
Irritable bowel syndrome is one of the most common disorders that doctors see in practice. One in 5 Americans experiences this disorder, yet it is not talked about very often because of embarrassing signs and symptoms....

NASA-developed technology aiding chiropractors - June 17, 2009
Chiropractic is an alternative form of medicine with treatments involving adjustments to the spine and other parts of the body.With technology developed by NASA, advances are being made in the effectiveness of treatments....

Chiropractor Writes Timely Book About Economic Crisis - June 17, 2009
Chiropractor and best selling chiropractic author, Dr. John Reizer, has written and published his 6th book on the subject of chiropractic and his 9th book overall....

Chiropractic Care Helps Golfers Tee-up for Optimal Performance - June 17, 2009
Professional and amateur golfers turn to chiropractic care as one of the best strategies for maintaining health on and off the course and achieving the best possible performance, according to The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (www.yes2chiropractic.org), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to increasing public awareness of chiropractic....

Alternative treatment for allergies finds takers and skeptics - June 16, 2009
Over-the-counter remedies failed to relieve her 8-year-old son's severe allergies. The smallest sip of milk caused Bryson's throat to close and sent him into sneezing fits. When her chiropractor mentioned an alternative laser therapy treatment, the Wesley Chapel stay-at-home mom jumped at the chance....

Pasadena Chiropractor Offers Chiropractic Promotion for "Economic Stimulus" - June 15, 2009
Pasadena Chiropractor Michael Mendoza offers reduced-cost chiropractic care plan especially for residents of the north-east community of Pasadena, CA. This is to make chiropractic care more affordable for those affected by the recession....

Chiropractor Accused Of Molesting Patients - June 15, 2009
A Northampton County chiropractor who's also a Nazareth Area School Board member is accused of molesting four female patients....

The Many Benefits of Common Chiropractic Therapies - June 15, 2009
Chiropractors can help regulate an imbalance of hormones, they can help desensitize you to allergies and they can also help with heavy metal detoxification. These are just a few of the many benefits to common chiropractic therapies that you may not even know about....

A horde of chiropractors - June 15, 2009
The number of chiropractors in the state of Oregon is growing faster than the population, but Bill Pleau thinks there's room for at least one more....

Chiropractor is back in a battle for bail - June 5, 2009
A Lower Merion chiropractor accused of attempting to hire a hit man to kill his estranged wife, a Haverford School District teacher, isn't letting a state court ruling stop him from trying to be released from jail while he awaits trial....

Three approaches to holistic rehabilitation - June 4, 2009
While some chiropractors may apply an abrupt force on the joints, a technique known as High Velocity Low Amplitude (HVLA), many practitioners use gentler methods and combine other treatments to relieve pain....

California Community Clinics File Lawsuit Against State Over Budget Cuts to Critical Medi-Cal Benefits - May 30, 2009
The California Primary Care Association today announced that it is filing a lawsuit against the state of California to prevent the elimination of certain critical Medi-Cal benefits currently being provided by California's Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and Rural Health Centers (RHCs). ...

Livingston Chiropractor Offers Solutions for Athletic Injuries - May 28, 2009
Livingston Chiropractic and Dr. Ralph Santonastaso focuses on the musclular aspect of spinal pain. ...

Chiropractor, Dr. Peter A. Holst, Partners Up With CarbonCopyPRO! - May 26, 2009
Dr. Peter Holst, a chiropractor in Middletown, New York, had become one of the newest marketers at CarbonCopyPRO. Peter Holst, an expert internet marketer, joins an already power-packed lineup of entrepreneurs in the CarbonCopyPRO stable....

Prebiotin Offers Chiropractors A New Research-Backed Tool to Enhance Bone Health: Prebiotics Fiber Supplement - May 22, 2009
Previously available only through selected gastroenterology practices, Chiropractors can now offer patients the bone-health enhancing benefits of Prebiotic fiber directly in their practice as part of the Chiropractor Partner Program announced by Jackson GI Medical....

Wii Injuries Gives Chiropractor Business - May 18, 2009
A chiropractor said he's working on more New Mexicans who are getting hurt playing the Wii system....

Irvine Chiropractor Offering Free Scoliosis Screenings for All Irvine Children - May 13, 2009
Dr. Regan Jung, a chiropractor in Irvine, is offering free scoliosis screenings for all Irvine children 13 years old and under. Scoliosis is an abnormal sideways curve of the spine that causes stiffness and pain....

New York City Chiropractor Becomes First In North America to Offer Innovative SpiderTech Tape Therapy - May 13, 2009
Manhattan Chiropractor Dr. Steven Shoshany's office has always been synonymous with being at the forefront of integrating the newest and best technology to his practice. His latest addition is the highly anticipated SpiderTech line of pre-engineered Kinesiology Tape applications. Developed by Nucap Medical, SpiderTech is a new therapeutic product that supports muscle recovery that is precut for different body parts to save time for the doctor and energy for the patient. Dr. Shoshany is the first chiropractor to offer SpiderTech in North America....

Chiropractic Online Marketing Expert, Dr. Matthew Loop, Leads Web 2.0 / Social Media Charge - May 13, 2009
The economy has fallen, much to the dismay of those who have been investing their money into share market and other financial services. But, then there are entrepreneurs like Dr. Matthew Loop, who have been making a small fortune all by their own hard work and empowering others to thrive during this tough time...

Chiropractors, physical therapists can help patients with chronic problems - May 8, 2009
With the help of a physical therapist or chiropractor, you can be back on your feet, or at least straight on them, in no time....

New Chiropractic Directory Helps Patients and Generates Leads for Chiropractors - May 4, 2009
Chiropractors Are Invited to Contribute Their Health and Pain Treatment Articles within a Chiropractic Library Designed to Meet the Growing Demand for Consumer Health Search....

Research Shows Chiropractic Can Help with Difficult Births - May 2, 2009
Recent research reporting on a woman experiencing a difficult birth reveals that chiropractic may play an important role in helping pregnant women having difficulty during the birthing process....

New site offers healthy living tips - May 2, 2009
Georgians looking for a healthier lifestyle now have a new tool to help. FindGeorgiaChiropractors.com, the official patient site of the Georgia Chiropractic Association, is packed with useful healthy living tips and information on how chiropractic care fits perfectly into routine wellness care, improves athletic performance and relieves pain. ...

Chiropractors' from around the World to Gather at the California Jam 2009 Festival at the OC Performing Arts Centre - May 2, 2009
Dead Chiropractic Society, founder and leading Orange County chiropractor, Dr. Bill DeMoss, will gather the next generation of movers, shakers, and motivators of the chiropractic profession, to celebrate the California Jam 2009 festival....

Former Brooklyn Chiropractor With Criminal Past Arraigned on Manslaughter Charge - April 22, 2009
A Brooklyn chiropractor charged in the fatal assault of an elderly Connecticut man threw one punch that knocked the victim down, then left the scene as the man lay bloodied in a Stamford parking garage....

Chiropractors Warn About Wii-Related Injuries - April 22, 2009
It was one of the hottest holiday gifts for fun and fitness. Doctors are even using it for physical therapy. Most people use Nintendo's Wii for fun and fitness. But a growing number of Wii-users are getting hurt....

Growing acceptance yields insurance dilemma for alternative providers - April 11, 2009
The use of alternative medicine is on the rise nationally. According to a study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control, 38 percent of adults had used some type of complementary or alternative medicine in 2007, up 5 percent from 2002....

Chiropractor loses civil trial, must pay at least $2.48 million - April 11, 2009
Chiropractor Stephen Shaw must pay nearly $2.5 million to the widow of a retired music executive who died after Shaw shoved him during a confrontation at a Las Vegas car wash....

Branchburg chiropractor practices alternative methods - April 11, 2009
Dr. Eugene O'Neill, whose practice is based in Branchburg, says this upper-cervical approach is unique for several reasons....

Chiropractic Brings Better Birth Outcomes - April 11, 2009
Chiropractic during pregnancy is an important part of prenatal care. Unfortunately, not enough women know of the benefits of chiropractic care both for themselves and their unborn baby....

During National Wise Health Consumer Month: Consumers Seek Cost-Effective Health Care - April 11, 2009
"Chiropractic care does respond to total well-being very well," said Adamek. "Adjustments are a small part of what the chiropractor brings for overall care."...

Former Madison man starts traveling chiropractic business - April 11, 2009
Madison High School graduate Shaun Dorothy has started his own independent chiropractic business. Instead of the patients coming to him, however, he plans to go to them. ...

Exercise Is Neglected Therapy for Chronic Low Back and Neck Pain - April 8, 2009
In a survey of nearly 700 patients with chronic low back or neck pain, only 14.4% were prescribed exercise by their physicians, Janet Freburger, Ph.D., of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and colleagues reported in the February issue of Arthritis Care & Research. ...

Increasing Number of Children Receive Pediatric Chiropractic Care - April 6, 2009
Chiropractors offer a drug-free approach to common childhood ailments, complement pediatricians....

Local chiropractor given prestigious 5-star award - April 6, 2009
The Five Star Quality Service Award was developed by Integrity Management as a means of promoting and publicizing superior chiropractic clinics that excel in patient treatment, customer service and professionalism. ...

Electrical device used to treat back pain - April 6, 2009
The Fenzian emits electric currents. As it's rolled over the back, the device "sticks" on areas of low electrical resistance. ...

Chiropractor uses own medicine to heal terminal cancer - April 3, 2009
In 2000, Dr. Greg Ling -- a traditionally trained chiropractor practicing in Norton Shores -- was issued a death sentence by the medical world. He was diagnosed with terminal melanoma and told there was "no hope" of recovery and "no need" for treatment....

Chiropractic care helps pre-term infant thrive - April 3, 2009
A case report authorized by Kelly Miller credits chiropractic care with the successful management of a pre-term infant who had suffered severe lung allergies, gastrointestinal complications and developmental delays, both physical and mental....

Chiropractor forms American Chiropractic Autism Board - April 3, 2009
In 2008, Renee Tocco, DC, formed the American Chiropractic Autism Board (ACAB). The ACAB has a world-class board of advisors that bring extraordinary expertise concerning autism spectrum disorder care and represent the many different facets of recovery....

ACOM Healthcare Business Division Consolidates Chiropractic Software, Billing Activities in ACOM's Atlanta Regional Office - March 26, 2009
In a combined effort to streamline customer service and attain significant economies of scale, the ACOM Healthcare Business Division has moved its RAPID software operations and call center and its ACOM Medical Billing Service from Jacksonville, Florida to the Atlanta regional offices of its parent company, ACOM Solutions, Inc., it was announced today by Senior Vice President and General Manager Mark Firmin....

Good posture equals good health - March 26, 2009
Gregg J. Carb, a chiropractor and author of "The Science of Sitting Made Simple," says proper posture is essential to good health because it helps evenly distribute stress and strain on the body....

Chiropractic acceptance growing - March 26, 2009
In the 15 years since he finished school and opened a practice in Mishawaka, Dr. Steve Obert has seen a growing acceptance of chiropractic based on scientific studies that show success in solving medical problems beyond the usual muscle pains. ...

Warren County chiropractor implements new treatment - March 26, 2009
Village Family Chiropractic announces the addition of Manipulation Under Anesthesia (MUA) to its growing roster of medical treatments. Dr. James R. Fedich has recently been certified in Manipulation under Anesthesia, which gives patient another treatment option for difficult and chronic conditions, by Southern California University of Health Sciences....

Many Children Now Rely on Alternative Remedies - March 26, 2009
One of every nine children under age 18 practices yoga, goes to a chiropractor, takes a supplement like fish oil or uses some other alternative treatment, according to a new government survey that for the first time included questions regarding children's use of complementary medicine. ...

Shoreview, MN Chiropractor Dr. Douglas Yost Adds Massage Therapist To Clinic - March 26, 2009
Advanced Chiropractic and Wellness Clinic now has an expanded clinic space offering massage therapy through Northview Therapeutic Massage Clinic. Julie O'Brien is a licensed massage therapist and has a professional certificate in massage therapy. ...

Chiropractor's Work With Autistic Children Draws Attention - March 26, 2009
hawna Needham is willing to travel all the way from Ruskin to Palm Harbor twice a week to have her 4-year-old son, Ryken, cared for by a local chiropractor who uses an alternative approach to treating autism and its related ailments. ...

Chiropractor will work for food through Nov. 26 - March 26, 2009
A Hickory doctor said he will work for food over the next week and a half. ...

Chiropractor claims to cure fibromyalgia - March 26, 2009
A south Lake Tahoe chiropractor claims he has discovered the cause of a painful, chronic condition. He charges patients thousands of dollars for his cure....

Chiropractor treats autistic children - March 26, 2009
Aidan Fitzgerald, 5, has autism. He started chiropractic treatment in the summer and now visits twice a week. Cicero-based chiropractor Dr. Joe Borio says chiropractic treatment helps balance out the nervous system and ignite the brain in autistic children. ...

Local chiropractor helps with national fundraising effort - March 26, 2009
Nearly 100 Doctors of Chiropractic in Ohio participated in an unprecedented two-day, professional health service giveback, appropriately named, Chiropractic Cares, benefiting four charitable community causes including The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, The Stephanie Spielman Fund for Breast Cancer Research, The Butch Reynolds Care for Kids Foundation and the WellCare Foundation's Rob Sherman Scholarship Fund....

Cleveland College researchers share findings at APHA - March 26, 2009
Representatives of Cleveland Chiropractic College recently attended the 136th Annual American Public Health Association (APHA) meeting in San Diego, Oct. 25-29....

NYC Chiropractor Dr. Steven Shoshany Now Certified in Kinesio Taping. Chiropractor NYC - March 26, 2009
Dr. Steven Shoshany, a chiropractor at Manhattan's Living Well Medical, PC, is now a certified Kinesio Taping® practitioner. Dr. Shoshany's certification is a unique addition to the physical therapy and rehabilitation services offered at Living Well Medical....

SuperConference once again makes its mark on chiropractic - March 26, 2009
The latest Masters Circle SuperConference, held in Orlando, Fla. brought together DCs, CAs, guests, invited dignitaries, college presidents, and student interns from around the globe to celebrate and embrace the science, art, and philosophy of chiropractic....

Revolutionary medical testing offered by Beckley chiropractor - March 26, 2009
Dr. Rocky Sexton of Integrity Chiropractic has recently introduced innovative bio-electrical impedance testing into his practice. ...

Dr. Lewis J. Bazakos (NYCC 1978) named ACA "Chiropractor of the Year" - March 26, 2009
Lewis Bazakos, M.S., D.C., an NYCC Trustee and past Board chair was named "Chiropractor of the Year" by the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) at their House of Delegates meeting in Cincinnati....

Portland Chiropractor, Dr. Jess Barr Desbrow, Naturally Treats ADD/ADHD with Brain Gym, CranioSacral Therapy and Spinal Alignment - March 26, 2009
Dr. Desbrow gives hope to struggling students and their families with an all-natural approach focused on balance of the spine, cranium and neural connections. Children enjoy her lively approach, parents appreciate her compassion, and she's just following her dream of providing healthy options for optimum brain and body function....

S.A. chiropractor uses laser to treat allergies - March 24, 2009
A San Antonio chiropractor is offering a new alternative approach to treating allergies. He doesn't use shots or pills. He uses a laser....

How Adjusted Are You? October is National Chiropractic Month - March 24, 2009
Since October is National Chiropractic Month, have you experienced a hard fall or do you have a prolonging ache? Look deeper into chiropractics....

Minnesota Chiropractic Association Announces National Chiropractic Month - March 24, 2009
The Minnesota Chiropractic Association (MCA) encourages all Minnesotans to make the connection between improved quality of life and chiropractic care during Chiropractic Awareness Month....

Chiropractic Care Helping Heroes Realize Their Potential in Triathlon Series - March 24, 2009
Disabled Veterans Value Chiropractic Care While Competing In Triathlon...