Spencer Baron, DC, DACBSP

Dr. Spencer Baron is the former team chiropractic physician for the Miami Dolphins (NFL), Miami Marlins (MLB) and Florida Panthers (NHL). He is the founder of Doctors of Chiropractic: Sports (DoCS; www.DoC-Sports.com, sponsored by Performance Health and a growing list of other chiropractic vendors; president of NeuroSport Elite; and a nationally acclaimed speaker, educator and author of Secrets of the Game.

Previous Articles

A Comprehensive Guide to Becoming a Sports DC
November 1, 2023 (Vol. 41, Issue 11)
4 Ways to Address Opiate Use Among Athletes & Former Athletes
June 1, 2022 (Vol. 40, Issue 06)
Chiropractic for the Youth Athlete: Triage & Treatment
February 1, 2022 (Vol. 40, Issue 02)
Drive-Through Chiropractic?
October 1, 2021 (Vol. 39, Issue 10)
Don't Settle for an Incomplete Clinical Picture
August 1, 2021 (Vol. 39, Issue 08)
Outside-the-Box Tools for the Sports DC in 2021
February 1, 2021 (Vol. 39, Issue 02)
Mental Health Strategies to Help Athletes Navigate Our New World
September 1, 2020 (Vol. 38, Issue 09)
5 Ways to Specialize in Sports Chiropractic
June 1, 2020 (Vol. 38, Issue 06)
Common Sports and Exercise Injuries You Can Help Prevent
February 1, 2020 (Vol. 38, Issue 02)
The Mental Side of Injury: How to Help Athletes (Pt. 2)
October 1, 2019 (Vol. 37, Issue 10)
The Mental Side of Injury: How to Help Athletes (Pt. 1)
September 1, 2019 (Vol. 37, Issue 09)
Memorable Moments: DCs Working in Pro Sports (Pt. 2)
July 1, 2019 (Vol. 37, Issue 07)
Memorable Moments: DCs Working in Pro Sports (Pt. 1)
May 1, 2019 (Vol. 37, Issue 05)
Proper Nutrition for Optimum Sports Performance: Top Tips
March 1, 2019 (Vol. 37, Issue 03)
Give the Overtraining Injury Epidemic Your Full Attention
January 1, 2019 (Vol. 37, Issue 01)
DCs Visit Chinese National Olympic Training Center
November 5, 1993 (Vol. 11, Issue 23)
"Crazy for You"
September 12, 1994 (Vol. 12, Issue 19)
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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
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Squaring the Geriatric Curve
Squaring the Geriatric Curve

The geriatric curve – the progressive decline in our health, fitness, mental capacity, and overall constitution – graphically appears as a downward sloping line over time. It is a culmination of the effects of sarcopenia, postural deterioration, frailty, and chronic noncommunicable diseases that occur as we age. While aging cannot be reversed, the goal is to reduce the negative slope or “square off” the curve, thus avoiding a steady decline in health. Here are five ways to get your patients started.

Donald DeFabio, DC, DACBSP, DABCO
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How Chiropractors Can Make It the Best of Times
The Best of Times, the Worst of Times

Imagine an environment in which DCs are tightly integrated with their local healthcare system; a trusted resource for PCPs, specialists and self-insured employers; are reimbursed in alignment with value created; use modern technology enabling them to fully engage with their patients; are self-governed; and are able to maintain a fulfilling work-life balance. In the final part of this three-part series, we explore three areas for chiropractors to focus on to leave the current foolishness behind and create “the best of times” for DCs and their patients.