Joseph Cimino

Previous Articles

Therapeutic Muscle Stretching: Background and Principles
October 24, 1990 (Vol. 08, Issue 22)
Therapeutic Muscle Stretching: Clinical Findings
November 21, 1990 (Vol. 08, Issue 24)
Therapeutic Muscle Stretching: Background and Principles
December 5, 1990 (Vol. 08, Issue 25)
Therapeutic Muscle Stretching: General Guidelines for Treatment
December 19, 1990 (Vol. 08, Issue 26)
TMS and Postural Muscle Imbalances
August 2, 1991 (Vol. 09, Issue 16)
Hypermobility and Chronic Low Back Pain -- Application of Therapeutic Muscle Stretching.
July 5, 1991 (Vol. 09, Issue 14)
A Case Study in Soft Tissue Treatment: Chronic Upper Cervical Joint Dysfunction Secondary to Severe Hyperextension Injury.
January 18, 1991 (Vol. 09, Issue 02)
Soft Tissue: Structure vs. Function?
October 9, 1992 (Vol. 10, Issue 21)
Shoot-out at the OK Corral -- 1993
February 26, 1993 (Vol. 11, Issue 05)
The Missing Link in Low Back Pain Syndrome: the Iliopsoas Connection?
May 6, 1996 (Vol. 14, Issue 10)
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Billing / Fees / Insurance
Should You Be In-Network or Out-of-Network With Insurance?
Should You Be In-Network or Out-of-Network With Insurance?

It’s a new year and many chiropractors are evaluating what will enhance their respective practices, particularly as it relates to their bottom line. One of the most common questions I get is: “Do I need to be credentialed to bill insurance, and what are the best plans to join?” It’s a loaded question – but one every DC ponders. Whether you're already in-network or pondering whether to join, here's what you need to know.

Samuel A. Collins
X-ray / Imaging / MRI
Radiologist-Missed Spinal Tumor Found by Chiropractor
Radiologist-Missed Spinal Tumor Found by Chiropractor

A 36-year-old female presented on Nov. 18, 2025, with lumbar pain and left lower extremity radiculopathy. Following a comprehensive history, physical examination, and radiographic evaluation to assess anatomical and biomechanical factors, an immediate lumbar MRI was ordered due to the patient’s radiculopathic symptoms and clinical findings.

Mark Studin, DC, FPSC, FASBE(C), DAAPM; Timothy Clare, DC, FPSC(C)
Billing / Fees / Insurance
Guidelines vs. Care: Bridging the Gap
Guidelines vs. Care: Bridging the Gap

What happens when best practices for patient care fall outside what guidelines endorse or insurance will cover? More importantly, how can clinicians ethically and effectively integrate non-reimbursed services that improve function, reduce disability and support long-term outcomes? These are not just clinical questions; they are economic and policy challenges that directly affect practice viability and patient access.

Christopher Proulx, DC, PhD(ABD), CSCS