Marco Lopez, DC, CCEP

Dr. Marco Lopez, a graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida, completed undergraduate study (pre-med) at Boston University. He practices in the New York Metro area, including northern N.J., and can be contacted with questions and comments at www.njspinedoc.com."

Previous Articles

"Doctor ... Always Do the Right Thing"
July 15, 2014 (Vol. 32, Issue 14)
The Parity Paradox
February 15, 2014 (Vol. 32, Issue 04)
Not Your Typical Groin Strain
March 15, 2013 (Vol. 31, Issue 06)
Are Your Patients at Risk? Diabetes Screening Update
February 1, 2013 (Vol. 31, Issue 03)
Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
April 22, 2011 (Vol. 29, Issue 09)
Pain Following Muscle Injection
January 1, 2011 (Vol. 29, Issue 01)
An Argument for Preventive Care
August 26, 2010 (Vol. 28, Issue 18)
When Is an MRI Necessary?
June 17, 2010 (Vol. 28, Issue 13)
Finding the Best Way to Manage Pain: When Is Acupuncture a Good Choice?
April 9, 2010 (Vol. 28, Issue 08)
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Building on a historic March 2026 meeting between Make America Healthy Again and chiropractic leadership, MAHA has announced the launch of the MAHA Chiropractic Hub, “a coordinated national partnership uniting MAHA Center, MAHA Action, and the chiropractic profession, including national associations, state organizations, practitioners, educators, researchers, and patient advocates. The Chiropractic Hub will advance federal policy, expand patient access, and build broad public support for chiropractic care across America.”

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The chiropractic profession is confronting one of the most significant federal regulatory threats it has faced in decades. A new U.S. Department of Education (ED) accountability framework – commonly referred to as the “Do No Harm” (DNH) regulation – could place many chiropractic programs at risk of losing access to federal financial aid (student loans), potentially reshaping the future of chiropractic education and workforce development across the United States.

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Pain has become the dominant language of musculoskeletal healthcare. Numeric pain-rating scales and symptom reports are routinely used as primary indicators of clinical success. But while pain reduction is meaningful, it is an incomplete and often misleading representation of recovery. This has real consequences for patient adherence, long-term outcomes, and how conservative care is perceived within the broader healthcare system.

Christopher Proulx, DC, PhD(ABD), CSCS