Kevin M. Wong, DC

Dr. Kevin Wong, earned a BS in exercise physiology from the University of California – Davis and his DC degree from Palmer Chiropractic College West. He practices in Orinda, Calif., and serves the Lamorinda, Berkeley, Walnut Creek and many other East San Francisco Bay Area communities. He is an expert on foot analysis, walking and standing postures, and orthotics, and lectures nationwide on spinal and extremity adjusting.

Previous Articles

Leg-Length Discrepancy: Correction Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated
February 1, 2025 (Vol. 43, Issue 2)
The Silent Partner in Whole-Body Health
October 1, 2024 (Vol. 42, Issue 10)
Gait Issues: Once You Diagnose Them, How Do You Fix Them?
November 1, 2021 (Vol. 39, Issue 11)
Every Foot Tells a Story, But Are You Listening?
September 1, 2020 (Vol. 38, Issue 09)
Achilles Tendon and Calf Injuries: Treatment and Prevention
August 1, 2019 (Vol. 37, Issue 08)
LBP: Beyond the Adjustment - Top 5 Ancillary Methods
May 1, 2019 (Vol. 37, Issue 05)
Case Study: Forefoot Pain
February 1, 2019 (Vol. 37, Issue 02)
Case Study: Osteoporosis and the Role of Orthotic Support
November 1, 2018 (Vol. 36, Issue 11)
Chiropractic Management of Patellofemoral Arthralgia
September 1, 2018 (Vol. 36, Issue 09)
Make the Feet the MVPs of Your Sports-Centered Care
Big-Picture Practice: Thinking Outside the Painful Body Part
January 15, 2014 (Vol. 32, Issue 02)
Not Too Pleased With Your Knees?
October 1, 2013 (Vol. 31, Issue 19)
Treating Sprained Ankles With Chiropractic Care
August 1, 2013 (Vol. 31, Issue 15)
Treating Rib Joints to Protect Thoracic Stability
July 1, 2013 (Vol. 31, Issue 13)
To Heel Lift or Not to Heel Lift? That is the Question
April 15, 2013 (Vol. 31, Issue 08)
Heel Pain: Not Just for Athletes
February 15, 2013 (Vol. 31, Issue 04)
Think Outside the Box and Spine (Part 6): Shoulders and Elbows
December 2, 2012 (Vol. 30, Issue 25)
Think Outside the Box and Spine (Part 5): Those Healing Hands
September 23, 2012 (Vol. 30, Issue 20)
Think Outside the Box and the Spine (Part 4): The Hips
August 12, 2012 (Vol. 30, Issue 17)
Think Outside the Box and the Spine, Part 3: The Knee
July 1, 2012 (Vol. 30, Issue 14)
Think Outside the Box and the Spine, Part 2: The Ankle
April 22, 2012 (Vol. 30, Issue 09)
Think Outside the Box and the Spine (Part 1)
February 12, 2012 (Vol. 30, Issue 04)
A Little Taping Goes a Long Way
November 18, 2011 (Vol. 29, Issue 24)
Shoulder Pain: Practical Tips for Examination and Treatment
October 7, 2011 (Vol. 29, Issue 21)
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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.

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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.

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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