Christopher Carraway, DC

Dr. Christopher Carraway, a 1985 Life Chiropractic College graduate, is a lifelong resident of New Bern, N.C., and practices in his hometown. He is a board-certified chiropractic neurologist with the International Academy of Chiropractic Neurology and a charter member of the National Institute of Chiropractic Research. He presented a case series on combined laser and LED for the treatment of herpes zoster / shingles at the 2013 NAALT Congress; was recently named clinical advisor to Laser Therapy U; is an invited member of the NAALT / WALT Scientific Education Committee; and serves as the senior medical advisor for MultiRadiance Medical (www.multiradiance.com)."

Previous Articles

Treating Peripheral Neuropathy: Multi-Faceted Approach Including Laser Therapy
November 1, 2016 (Vol. 34, Issue 17)
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Diagnosis & Diagnostic Equip
When Radiculopathy Isn’t Radiculopathy: A Clinical Series (Pt. 6): Differential Diagnosis
When Radiculopathy Isn’t Radiculopathy

While cervical disc pathology can unquestionably produce radiculopathy, many patients presenting with arm pain, paresthesia or perceived weakness do not exhibit the clinical behavior of true nerve-root compromise. In these cases, failure to differentiate the primary pain generator may lead to unnecessary spinal injections, nerve ablation procedures or surgical consultation despite limited likelihood of benefit.

Ken Kaufman, DC
X-ray / Imaging / MRI
A National Turning Point: N.J. Board Rejects Insurer Medical X-Ray Rules for DCs
A National Turning Point: N.J. Board Rejects Insurer Medical X-Ray Rules for DCs

The New Jersey Board of Chiropractic Examiners has made a precedential decision, concurring with the Association of New Jersey Chiropractors' (ANJC) position paper on chiropractic X-ray guidelines. In plain terms, the board ruled, consistent with the ANJC position, that insurance companies cannot use medical X-ray rules or recommendations, like those written by the American College of Radiology (ACR), to decide whether a chiropractor's X-ray was necessary.

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Jeff Randolph, Esq.
Your Practice / Business
The Relationship Behind the Referral
The Relationship Behind the Referral

For decades, chiropractors have been told the answer to more professional referrals is simple: educate medical doctors about chiropractic. There is some truth in that advice; but it is also incomplete. The modern challenge is not simply getting another healthcare professional to know that chiropractors exist. It is becoming the kind of clinician (and building the kind of professional relationship) that makes collaboration easy and sustainable.

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