Archives

November 2017 (Vol. 35, Issue 11)

Research Rounds
$14 Million Puts SMT in the Spotlight
Landmark study could solidify DCs as first line of care for acute LBP.
Dynamic Chiropractic Staff

Pain Relief / Prevention  |  DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE
Opioid Awareness: It's Time We Do Our Part
Chris Tomshack, DC

Practice Pearls
How Your Patients Rate You
Donald Petersen Jr., BS, HCD(hc), FICC(h)

Your Profession
What Would You Name the "New" Chiropractic?
John Hanks, DC

Rehab / Recovery / Physiotherapy
Piriformis Issues: 4 Techniques
Michael Powell, DC

Pain Relief
Exercises for Foot Pain: A Four-Phase Program
Jeffrey Tucker, DC, DACRB

Billing / Fees / Insurance
U.S. Attorneys General to Insurers: Cover Nondrug Pain Relief
Dynamic Chiropractic Staff

Pain Relief / Prevention
Raise Your Hand (If You Can)
Todd Turnbull, DC, CCSP

Marketing / Office / Staff
You're Not a Marketer
Cory Frogley, DC

Chiropractic (General)
Choose the Right Practice Location (It's Never Too Late)
Susan Schultz, DC, MHSA

Chiropractic (General)
The Massage Therapist for You
Academy of Clinical Massage ; National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork

Billing / Fees / Insurance
Oregon Medicaid Study Could Set National Precedent
Dynamic Chiropractic Staff

Billing / Fees / Insurance
Documenting Intuition
K. Jeffrey Miller, DC, MBA

Chiropractic Techniques
More Solutions for TL Fixations & Nerve Irritation
Marc Heller, DC

Nutrition / Detoxification
Help Prevent Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections
James P. Meschino, DC, MS

Chiropractic (General)
Collaborative Education: A Solution for Chiropractic Utilization Woes?
Mark Studin, DC, FPSC, FASBE(C), DAAPM

Chiropractic (General)  |  DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE
Stem Cell Therapies in Chiropractic: How & Why
Brent J. Detelich, DC

Chiropractic (General)
News in Brief
Dynamic Chiropractic Staff

Trending
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