Columnists

James Lehman, DC, MBA, DIANM

Dr. James Lehman completed his MBA at the University of New Mexico and doctorate in chiropractic medicine at the Logan College of Chiropractic.

He is a member of the American Chiropractic Association, American Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists, Florida Chiropractic Physician Association, New Mexico Chiropractic Association, and the Connecticut Chiropractic Association.

Dr. Lehman provided health care services in private practice and with a large group practice / hospital for over 33 years in New Mexico. His chiropractic practice involved the evaluation and management of musculoskeletal conditions, which included a variety of diseases and neuromusculoskeletal conditions.

Prior to moving to Connecticut, Dr. Lehman practiced in Albuquerque, N.M., served as a chiropractic orthopedist at the Lovelace Medical Center, and mentored fourth-year medical clerks as an assistant clinical professor at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine.

Currently, Dr. Lehman is an associate professor of clinical sciences and director of health sciences postgraduate education at the University of Bridgeport. He is board-certified as a chiropractic orthopedist, teaches orthopedic and neurological examination, and provides clinical rotations in sports medicine and neuromusculoskeletal medicine.

Dr. Lehman serves as the team chiropractor for the Bridgeport Bluefish, staff chiropractor for the Community Health Center in Meriden, Conn. He mentors fourth-year chiropractic clerks and orthopedic residents in training.

He has authored articles regarding health care reform, evidence-based practice, chronic pain and postgraduate education for chiropractors.

Previous Articles

Synovial Plica Syndrome
April 1, 2023 (Vol. 41, Issue 04)

Pain in the Rear (Coccydynia): Conservative Care or Surgery?
April 1, 2022 (Vol. 40, Issue 04)

Back Pain With Dehydration and Constipation: What's the Cause?
February 1, 2022 (Vol. 40, Issue 02)

WAD: Identifying a Path From Acute to Chronic Pain
August 1, 2021 (Vol. 39, Issue 08)

How Did I Miss This? The Heart of the Matter
June 1, 2021 (Vol. 39, Issue 06)

A Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine Approach to LBP
November 1, 2020 (Vol. 38, Issue 11)

Reopening Your Practice During COVID-19: The Do's and Don'ts
July 1, 2020 (Vol. 38, Issue 07)

Are You Ready to Be a Primary Care Provider?
March 1, 2020 (Vol. 38, Issue 03)

We Need a Name Change: It's Time for Chiropractic Medicine
December 1, 2019 (Vol. 37, Issue 12)

What Is Chiropractic? We Need a National Practice Act
September 1, 2019 (Vol. 37, Issue 09)

What Direction Is Airport Chiropractic Taking Us?
July 1, 2019 (Vol. 37, Issue 07)

Are Insurers Aware of Their Legal Obligations to DCs?
April 1, 2019 (Vol. 37, Issue 04)

Quickie Seminar Adjustments Have No Place in Chiropractic
February 1, 2019 (Vol. 37, Issue 02)

Bait & Switch: Are You Guilty?
November 1, 2018 (Vol. 36, Issue 11)

"Don't Crack My Neck": What Do You Do Next?
September 1, 2018 (Vol. 36, Issue 09)

Give Obesity the Attention It Deserves: Practice Pointers
June 1, 2018 (Vol. 36, Issue 06)

Our Ethical Duty to Provide Prevention and Wellness Care
March 1, 2018 (Vol. 36, Issue 03)

Expanding Our Scope: Perception vs. Reality
October 1, 2017 (Vol. 35, Issue 10)

Striking a Nerve: A Key Step to Modernize Our Practice Acts
July 1, 2017 (Vol. 35, Issue 07)

Scope of Chiropractic Practice: Why Now Is the Time to Expand
April 1, 2017 (Vol. 35, Issue 04)

Scope of Chiropractic Practice: Time for Change?
January 1, 2017 (Vol. 35, Issue 01)

Practicing in the Exponential Age: Are You Willing to Change?
August 1, 2016 (Vol. 34, Issue 14)

Chronic Pain: Become Part of the Solution
June 15, 2016 (Vol. 34, Issue 12)

Professionalization as a Political Process: Are We Moving in the Right Direction?
March 1, 2016 (Vol. 34, Issue 05)

Diagnosis Is Your Legal and Ethical Responsibility
December 1, 2015 (Vol. 33, Issue 23)

Are You Practicing Third-Party Chiropractic Medicine?
November 1, 2015 (Vol. 33, Issue 21)

Patient-Centered Care vs. Payer Restrictions: Your Ethical Obligation
September 15, 2015 (Vol. 33, Issue 18)

Are You Using Your Professional Title Ethically?
July 15, 2015 (Vol. 33, Issue 14)

Professional Credentialing and Board Certification: An Ethical Faux Pas
May 15, 2015 (Vol. 33, Issue 10)

Interpersonal Skills 101: Enhancing the Value of Our Patient Interactions
March 15, 2015 (Vol. 33, Issue 06)

Professionalism and Evidence-Based Health Care
January 15, 2015 (Vol. 33, Issue 02)

Integrative Medicine: Is it the Future or is it Folly?

Expand Your Skills: Become a Neuromusculoskeletal Specialist

Strategic Directions: Practicing in the Age of Health Care Reform

A Life Fueled by Passion
July 29, 2011 (Vol. 29, Issue 16)

Obamacare: Threats, Options and Opportunities

Integrate Yourself With Mainstream Medicine