Chiropractic Takes Orlando by Storm at The National
Dynamic Chiropractic Staff
With 3,000 attendees and 270-plus vendors packing the Hyatt Regency in Orlando, Fla., the Florida Chiropractic Association's The National proved to be a significant event for the profession. But if for some reason you did, here is a recap of some of the significant moments during this year's convention and expo:
The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress celebrated the 123rd birthday of chiropractic with a cake-cutting ceremony and the launch of a new campaign to promote the profession.
The largest achievement-based scholarship for a student enrolled in a chiropractic college was awarded by ChiroHealthUSA. Brooke Preston, a student at Northwestern Health Sciences University, received the Foxworth Family Chiropractic Scholarship in the amount of $15,000. NWHSU will also receive $10,000.
Dr. Paul Lombardi of Cocoa Chiropractic Center was named the 2018 Convention Honoree.
The FCA Board of Directors named its DC of the Year – Dr. Susan Welsh; CA of the Year – Gloria Valdivia; and LMT of the Year – Dolly Wallace.
Dr. Scott Haldeman received the Lou Sportelli Lifetime Achievement Award.
Three lucky chiropractors won cash prizes totaling $10,000 during the Presidential Reception.
There were countless vendor giveaways including lasers, TVs, tables and more.
Several national groups attended including the World Federation of Chiropractic, American Chiropractic Association, Chiropractic Summit, F4CP, Congress of Chiropractic State Associations and Federation of Licensing Boards. Many took the opportunity to use The National as a meeting place to host private meetings.
Visit www.thenationalchiro.com to find the most up-to-date information for 2019 including dates, speakers, program details and more.
A historic meeting between chiropractic and Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) leadership took place on March 10th, 2026, in Washington, D.C., featuring representatives from chiropractic national organizations, professional associations and policy principals. The collective goal: advancing the role of chiropractic in improving the health of Americans. Meeting participants focused on long-standing issues that have affected the chiropractic profession for decades, including access to care, reimbursement parity, and ensuring DCs have an appropriate role in national health policy discussions.
Radicular-like pain of the upper and lower extremities is among the most common presentations in musculoskeletal and spine-related practice. Traditionally, these symptoms are interpreted through a disc-centric and dermatomal framework, often leading clinicians to attribute limb pain, paresthesia or perceived weakness to spinal nerve-root pathology. While this approach is appropriate in cases of true radiculopathy, it frequently falls short when symptoms fail to follow consistent dermatomal patterns or correlate poorly with imaging findings.
A 46-year-old male presented to our clinic with a seven-year history of recurrent low back pain with sciatica. He reported stiffness and discomfort that worsened with prolonged sitting both at his desk job and during evening television time. The patient had seen multiple chiropractors over the years. In every case, spinal manipulation and other passive treatments would bring gradual symptom relief over 2-3 months. However, within another 3-6 months, the symptoms would return. Frustrated – and now considering a spinal injection and possibly surgery if that failed, he came to our office seeking a different approach.
