Joseph D. Kurnik, DC

Dr. Joseph Kurnik practices in Torrance, Calif. He is a former columnist and longtime contributor to DC; previous articles are available online at dynamicchiropractic.com."

Previous Articles

Let's Restore Ilium Motion
August 1, 2017 (Vol. 35, Issue 08)
Screening Tests for Lumbar and Cervical Nerve Root Compression
November 1, 2015 (Vol. 33, Issue 21)
Sacroiliac, Cervical and Trapezius Relationships: Clinical Observations
June 15, 2015 (Vol. 33, Issue 12)
Exercises for Back Pain: Low-Compression Training Program
June 1, 2013 (Vol. 31, Issue 11)
Low-Compression Resistance Exercises for Back and Neck Pain Sufferers
November 4, 2012 (Vol. 30, Issue 23)
Lower Extremity Motor Function and Cervical Dysfunction
May 6, 2012 (Vol. 30, Issue 10)
Mid-Cervical Compression Causing Upper Cervical Dysfunction
March 12, 2012 (Vol. 30, Issue 06)
Anterior Atlas Complex and Associated Disorders: Clinical Observations
July 29, 2011 (Vol. 29, Issue 16)
Sacroiliac and Hip-Joint Function in Relation to Spinal Traction or Manipulation
April 9, 2011 (Vol. 29, Issue 08)
Cervical Spine Dysfunction and Low Back Complaints
October 21, 2010 (Vol. 28, Issue 22)
Sacral vs. Lumbar Decompression Traction
March 26, 2010 (Vol. 28, Issue 07)
Headaches: Role of the Upper and Lower Cervicals
January 29, 2010 (Vol. 28, Issue 03)
The Cervical Spine and Sacral Counternutation
September 9, 2009 (Vol. 27, Issue 19)
Spinal Adjusting for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
July 1, 2009 (Vol. 27, Issue 14)
Irritable Bowel and the Spine
March 26, 2009 (Vol. 27, Issue 07)
Cervical Lateral Flexion Examination in the Supine Position
March 26, 2005 (Vol. 23, Issue 07)
Breath and the Sacroiliac Joint
November 18, 2004 (Vol. 22, Issue 24)
Manual Adjusting, Instrument Adjusting, and Treatment Reactions
October 7, 2004 (Vol. 22, Issue 21)
Lower Cervical Spine Dysfunction and Associated Disorders
July 1, 2004 (Vol. 22, Issue 14)
Proximal Tendon, Distal Muscle; Proximal Muscle, Distal Tendon
May 20, 2004 (Vol. 22, Issue 11)
Stricter Criteria for Adjusting Sacroiliac Joints
April 8, 2004 (Vol. 22, Issue 08)
The AS Ilium Fixation, Nutation, and Respect
December 16, 1996 (Vol. 14, Issue 26)
The AS Ilium Fixation, Nutation, and Respect
December 2, 1996 (Vol. 14, Issue 25)
The AS Ilium Fixation and Its Production of Groin, Buttock, and Extremity Disorders
November 18, 1996 (Vol. 14, Issue 24)
Cervical Injuries Resulting from Adjustive Procedures
November 3, 1997 (Vol. 15, Issue 23)
Hip and Groin Pain/Discomfort: Its Diagnosis and Treatment
September 8, 1997 (Vol. 15, Issue 19)
Hip and Groin Pain/Discomfort: Its Diagnosis and Treatment
August 11, 1997 (Vol. 15, Issue 17)
Inflammation -- Its Determination and Treatment
June 30, 1997 (Vol. 15, Issue 14)
Conjectures on Vertebral Artery Injuries and Treatment of the Upper Cervical Spine
May 19, 1997 (Vol. 15, Issue 11)
Ischial Bursitis/Tendinitis: an Associated Disorder
November 30, 1998 (Vol. 16, Issue 25)
Osgood-Schlatter's Disease: an Associated Disorder
August 10, 1998 (Vol. 16, Issue 17)
Levator Scapula Syndrome
June 15, 1998 (Vol. 16, Issue 13)
The Right-Sided Headache
January 26, 1998 (Vol. 16, Issue 03)
An Enigma: Left-Sided Cervical Fixation Patterns
January 1, 1998 (Vol. 16, Issue 01)
Segmental Antalgia
November 1, 1999 (Vol. 17, Issue 23)
Cervical Patterning
October 4, 1999 (Vol. 17, Issue 21)
The Seeking Phenomenon and Headache
September 6, 1999 (Vol. 17, Issue 19)
For Safety's Sake, If You Adjust C-1...
July 26, 1999 (Vol. 17, Issue 16)
For Safety's Sake, If You Adjust C-1
July 12, 1999 (Vol. 17, Issue 15)
Lumbar, Sacroiliac and Hamstring Unified Dynamics
March 22, 1999 (Vol. 17, Issue 07)
The Thoracolumbar Regional Fixations and Regional Lumbosacral Pain
January 1, 1999 (Vol. 17, Issue 01)
Thoracolumbar Junction Responsible for 40% of Low Back Pain
December 14, 2000 (Vol. 18, Issue 26)
A Triumvirate of Treatments
October 31, 2000 (Vol. 18, Issue 23)
Thoracic Spine and Sacroiliac Function
October 16, 2000 (Vol. 18, Issue 22)
The Thoracic Spine and Associated Disorders and Treatment
August 6, 2000 (Vol. 18, Issue 17)
Patellafemoral Pain Syndrome: An Associated Disorder or Medical Problem?
July 24, 2000 (Vol. 18, Issue 16)
Thoracic, Lumbar, Sacroiliac and Hip Joint Relationships
July 10, 2000 (Vol. 18, Issue 15)
Patellafemoral Pain Syndrome: An Associated Disorder or Medical Problem?
June 26, 2000 (Vol. 18, Issue 14)
The Unresponsive Upper Cervical Blockade
June 12, 2000 (Vol. 18, Issue 13)
Headaches and the Unresponsive Atlas Subluxation
May 15, 2000 (Vol. 18, Issue 11)
Hamstring Injuries Resulting from Sacroiliac Dysfunction
April 3, 2000 (Vol. 18, Issue 08)
Identity Loss and Associated Disorder
March 20, 2000 (Vol. 18, Issue 07)
Lumbar Lordosis Versus the AS Ilium Fixation
February 21, 2000 (Vol. 18, Issue 05)
Anterior Thigh Pain
January 1, 2000 (Vol. 18, Issue 01)
The IDSIDS Procedure
November 19, 2001 (Vol. 19, Issue 24)
Sacroiliac Patterns Enlarged
October 8, 2001 (Vol. 19, Issue 21)
Correction of Cervical Extension Fixations and a Comparison of Methodology
September 12, 2001 (Vol. 19, Issue 19)
The Cervical Blockade
September 1, 2001 (Vol. 19, Issue 18)
Iatrogenic Effects of Inappropriate Adjusting
July 30, 2001 (Vol. 19, Issue 16)
Right-Sided Sacroiliac Patterning
March 26, 2001 (Vol. 19, Issue 07)
The Inclination Adjustment
February 26, 2001 (Vol. 19, Issue 05)
Lumbar Traction and Sacroiliac Joint Function
January 29, 2001 (Vol. 19, Issue 03)
Sacroiliac Joint Fixation, Causes and Remedies
November 18, 2002 (Vol. 20, Issue 24)
The Anterior C-1 Subluxation
September 1, 2002 (Vol. 20, Issue 18)
The Coupled Adjustment
April 8, 2002 (Vol. 20, Issue 08)
Anterior Cervical Fixations and Comparison of Correction Methods
January 14, 2002 (Vol. 20, Issue 02)
Quadratus Lumborum Syndrome and Counternutation
November 3, 2003 (Vol. 21, Issue 23)
Left Sacroiliac Joint Fixation and Spinal Dysfunction
September 1, 2003 (Vol. 21, Issue 18)
Intellect or Feeling?
August 16, 2003 (Vol. 21, Issue 17)
Iliac Nodular Disorder, Thoracolumbar Syndrome and Associated Topics
June 16, 2003 (Vol. 21, Issue 13)
Let's Get Something Straight!
May 5, 2003 (Vol. 21, Issue 10)
Thoracic Round-Back Syndrome
March 24, 2003 (Vol. 21, Issue 07)
The Coiled Serpent: Redefining the Spine
January 14, 2003 (Vol. 21, Issue 02)
Trending
Diagnosis & Diagnostic Equip
Diagnosing Radiculopathies Through History & Observation
Diagnosing Radiculopathies Through History & Observation

MRI is currently the gold standard for identifying radicular pathology, but unfortunately, it requires preauthorization, which isn’t easy to obtain. Physical tests are what most practitioners depend on – despite the marginal reliability of the tests. The information in this article brings history and observation to the forefront of radicular diagnostics. Each factor listed can significantly increase the clinician’s ability to diagnose radiculopathies.

K. Jeffrey Miller, DC, MBA
Billing / Fees / Insurance
Multiple-Procedure Claim Reductions?
Multiple-Procedure Claim Reductions?

With some plans – and it starts with Medicare (CMS) – there is a payment protocol called the multiple-procedure payment reduction (MPPR). This protocol means that if a health care provider performs multiple procedures during a single patient encounter, Medicare (and many commercial insurers) typically will pay “full price” for only the highest-valued procedure. The subsequent procedures will be reduced, as there is overlap.

Samuel A. Collins
Chronic / Acute Conditions
From Sciatica to Brain Tumor: A Life-Saving Diagnosis
From Sciatica to Brain Tumor: A Life-Saving Diagnosis

A 42-year-old male former patient arrives at your chiropractic office with excruciating low back pain that travels all the way down his right leg to his foot. A spinal surgeon previously recommended surgery to correct an MRI-confirmed disc herniation (sequestration) at L5, but the patient chose conservative chiropractic care. Although conservative treatment is effective for many lumbar disc herniations, the warning signs in this case call for escalation.

Ronald Feise, DC