Alan Cook, DC

Dr. Alan Cook graduated from Western States and has been in practice since 1989.  Besides being a postgraduate lecturer for Palmer West, Parker and Life Chiropractic colleges, Dr. Cook has written numerous articles for publication on topics ranging from the healing benefits of laughter to articles on NSAIDs and osteoporosis. He works with EasyWebCE to provide chiropractic continuing education.

Previous Articles

Better to Write Than to Tell
August 1, 2022 (Vol. 40, Issue 08)
A Food for the Ages, Not Just the Aged
August 1, 2020 (Vol. 38, Issue 08)
Osteoporosis -- The Competition
November 4, 1994 (Vol. 12, Issue 23)
Osteoporosis: The Calcium Hype
April 8, 1994 (Vol. 12, Issue 08)
The Top 10
October 7, 1996 (Vol. 14, Issue 21)
Oh, by the Way -- A Review of NSAIDs
May 20, 1996 (Vol. 14, Issue 11)
The Top 10 Prescribed Drugs
November 17, 1997 (Vol. 15, Issue 24)
NSAIDs -- The Unintended Consequences
November 3, 1997 (Vol. 15, Issue 23)
The Top 10
February 10, 1997 (Vol. 15, Issue 04)
The Top 10 Drugs -- 1997
June 29, 1998 (Vol. 16, Issue 14)
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Corporate Medicine’s Attack on Chiropractic
Corporate Medicine’s Attack on Chiropractic

The chiropractic profession is under a sophisticated and relentless assault from corporate medicine, so strategically executed that most don’t even recognize it happening. The campaign is powerful, calculated, and well-funded, demonstrated by its covert tactics and the millions being invested to carry it out. Corporate medicine's endgame wants only two things from chiropractic: all our patients and all our money – and it is getting it.

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Mark Studin, DC, FPSC, FASBE(C), DAAPM
Chronic / Acute Conditions
Chiropractic Management of a Recalled Cervical Disc Implant
Chiropractic Management of a Recalled Cervical Disc Implant

Over the past two decades, more than 18 million spinal surgeries have been performed in the United States, and cervical disc replacements represent a fair share of those. Device recalls due to design flaws can place patients in difficult clinical situations, especially those who are symptomatic and reluctant to undergo revision surgery. This case highlights the role of chiropractors in managing complex postsurgical patients, particularly those with recalled spinal implants. 

Ronald Feise, DC
Billing / Fees / Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Removing Prior Authorization for Chiropractic
UnitedHealthcare Removing Prior Authorization for Chiropractic

UnitedHealth Group, parent company of UnitedHealthcare, has announced sweeping changes to its prior-authorization (PA) requirements that will eliminate the requirement for chiropractic care and numerous other healthcare services by the end of 2026. Doctors of chiropractic, other providers and patients have long lamented prior authorization requirements because they can delay needed treatment, limit access and even cause some patients not to pursue care.

Dynamic Chiropractic Staff