Chiropractic Care Techniques and Research | Practice Management

The intersection of neurofeedback and chiropractic

Guy Annunziata July 19, 2018

Clinical Concerns Many neurological disorders are caused by poorly functioning brainwave patterns. Extensive research has demonstrated specific abnormal patterns associated with ADHD, insomnia, anxiety, depression, autism, memory issues, concussion, stroke, traumatic brain injury, and many others. Neurofeedback provides a natural method of correcting these abnormal patterns and eliminating the symptoms associated with these disorders. It is a proven and effective alternative to many of the dangerous medications that are prescribed for these conditions.

Digital imaging promotes compliance

Steven J. Kraus, DC July 18, 2018

Case Study Patient Jane Doe, age 42, entered the practice as an established patient who had not been seen for nine months. Her new presentation of neck pain and headaches represented a different condition than her previously encountered low-back pain. She was seen for approximately three visits involving spinal adjustments and electrical muscle stimulation, including some deep-tissue techniques. She had some minor, temporary relief, but the condition was still significantly present on that third visit.

Chiropractic for ear infections: How you can help this chronic condition

Tina Beychok July 6, 2018

Few things can be more frustrating for a parent – particularly a first-time parent – than an infant or toddler with an ear infection. A child who is too young to explain that their ear hurts, but continually fusses and cries because of the pain, can test the fortitude of even the most patient parent. […]

Durable medical equipment and Medicare offer you a tremendous opportunity

James C. Antos June 20, 2018

Practice Central Medicare continues to reimburse properly certified chiropractic, physical therapy, and other health care professional offices a strong net return. Often as much as $1,000 on commonly used and needed durable medical equipment (DME) lumbar braces. Not only is it possible, but hundreds of chiropractic offices are enjoying these levels of reimbursements. One category of brace for lumbar curvature (scoliosis) patients now gives about a $2,000 net return and is a lifesaver for the patient whose condition is “hopeless.”

TTAPS: Standing on the shoulders of giants

Alan Bonebrake June 15, 2018

Technique Speak The science of touch. Over several years, from high school through college, I experienced manipulation, adjustments, auriculotherapy and trigger point therapy to correct severe low-back pain with sciatica and thigh atrophy, severe breathing issues, and severe foot and shoulder damage. Injured from time to time, I was in the habit of going to MDs first [never helped], osteopaths second [helped once], chiropractors third [nearly always helped]. That’s why I decided to become a chiropractor instead of an abstract mathematician.

Can DCs get certified in acupuncture?

Steven Brown June 12, 2018

Integrating acupuncture into a chiropractic practice was the subject of an excellent article in the June 2017 issue of Chiropractic Economics. The article discussed two ways to integrate acupuncture into a chiropractic practice. One option would be for the doctor of chiropractic (DC) to pursue their own Licensed Acupuncturist (LAc) degree. Option two would be for the DC to hire an LAc. There is a third option, however. In many cases, a DC can add acupuncture to their practice without the services of a licensed acupuncturist.

Rather than thinking outside the box, make your box bigger

Courtney Conley May 11, 2018

Clinical Concerns Consider the following complaints: “I want to run a race this weekend, what do you think?” “I’ve been pretty depressed lately due to this chronic pain I’ve been in for years.” Get prepared, new doctor, because you will hear these statements over and over throughout your career. The efficacy of your treatments and the speed at which they take effect will be a crucial factor in the success of your practice.

What you need to know about chiropractic neurology

Christina DeBusk May 10, 2018

As a DC, you can specialize in many different areas of health, wellness, and treatment. For instance, one of the more common specializations is sports chiropractic, an area which involves working primarily with athletes who wish to improve performance, avoid injury, and/or heal from a game or training-related issue. This is a big one as the American Chiropractic Association indicates that more and more people are engaging in sports at the high school and college level.

3 factors to consider before adding dry needling to your chiropractic practice

Christina DeBusk April 26, 2018

Many DCs offer a number of services beyond spinal adjustments and manipulations. SPINE-health shares that some of the most common include offering dietary and supplemental advice, providing massage services, and treating patients with ultrasound, hydrotherapy, and electrical muscle stimulation. Another service that some chiropractors are deciding to add to their current practices is dry needling. What makes this particular service a complementary treatment to chiropractic care? Healthline explains that dry needling, which is the art of inserting fine, thin needles inserted at specific points, offers a couple of distinct natural, drugless benefits.

Treating TBI with transcranial photobiostimulation

Daniel J. Bourassa April 23, 2018

Clinical Concerns Given the new information on the benefits of transcranial photobiostimulation, doctors of chiropractic have an opportunity to deliver cutting edge treatment for post-concussion syndromes, mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) treatment, and potentially many other brain disorders. However, there are several questions that must be answered regarding the knowledge base, steps, and preparation doctors should undertake to become competent in transcranial photobiostimulation therapy.

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