Best Accredited Chiropractic Programs Podcasts (2025)

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Kick-Start Your Future Practice 7:07

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The article encourages chiropractors to use the approaching year-end (2025) as a vital moment for professional and personal reflection, setting the stage for a better 2026. This strategic process begins with reflecting on 2025 successes, identifying achievements, and noting missed opportunities. Step 2 involves decisive planning for 2026, including…

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The Best of Times, the Worst of Times (Pt. 1) 6:52

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This article, drawing inspiration from Charles Dickens, captures the current, paradoxical state of the chiropractic profession: recognized by high-quality research and clinical guidelines as a first-line option for spinal disorders, yet undermined by administrative and financial challenges. The authors assert that reliance on new guidelines or rese…

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Can Curcumin Aid in Soreness and Recovery After Exercise? 6:13

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This article investigates the potential of curcumin, a polyphenolic substance derived from turmeric, to alleviate delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS), which is caused by microscopic muscle tears and inflammation following strenuous exercise. Research indicates that curcumin possesses potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, allowing it…

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The Disadvantage of Medicare Advantage 7:22

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This article serves as a critical exposé on the practices of insurance companies administering Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, detailing corruption and schemes that undermine the system. A major concern is "upcoding," where insurers deliberately add bogus or more complex, highly reimbursed diagnoses to patient records to extract significantly higher…

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Reclaiming Control With Evidence-Based Rehab Strategies 6:53

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This piece emphasizes that genuine recovery involves reversing dysfunctional compensation patterns and restoring normal function, extending beyond the mere cessation of pain. Effective rehabilitation requires combining evidence-based interventions with precise correction. The foundation of effective rehab is Progressive Loading, where appropriately…

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Why This Is the Best Time for Pediatric Chiropractic 7:32

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Pediatric chiropractic is experiencing an unprecedented surge in relevance, fueled by the Information Age and a growing public dissatisfaction with the limitations of the modern medical model. This shift has provided holistic practitioners with a much larger voice. The article highlights critical pediatric trends that are leading parents to seek ch…

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Managing Trochanteric Pain: Myths and Methods 9:23

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This article dispels several persistent myths surrounding lateral hip pain, now correctly identified as greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS). Myth Buster #1 establishes that localized lateral hip pain is rarely caused by an inflamed trochanteric bursa (found in less than 3% of cases); it is overwhelmingly a gluteal tendinopathy, typically invo…

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New Study Reveals Chiropractic CE Credit Disparity 5:48

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A recent study highlights a significant disparity in continuing education (CE) requirements across healthcare professions, revealing barriers that specifically hinder the professional development of chiropractors (DCs). The research compared state licensing board information and found that non-DC professionals, including medical doctors (MDs), doct…

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Growth by Hiring: Strategy Over Stress 6:30

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Hiring staff in a growing chiropractic practice should be a strategic move, not a reaction driven by stress or burnout. The article helps practitioners navigate the "growth tension," highlighting the risks of hiring too soon (creating financial pressure and overwhelmed management) versus waiting too long (leading to clinician burnout and compromise…

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Honoring the Chiropractic Profession’s Heroines (Pt. 6) 6:24

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This article, the sixth installment in a series, honors Dr. Claire Welsh, DC, FICA, recognizing her as a Hall of Honor Charter Inductee for her extraordinary fervor and dedication to the chiropractic profession. Dr. Welsh earned her Doctor of Chiropractic degree magna cum laude in 1988 from Life Chiropractic College, following an academically disti…

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Second U.S. Public University Adding Chiropractic 7:27

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Troy University, a public institution in Alabama with a history spanning 138 years, is set to host the nation’s second Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) program at a U.S. public university. The program has received approval from the Alabama Commission on Higher Education, with final accreditation pending from the Southern Association of Colleges and Scho…

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Pain & Rash on the Low Back: What's Your Diagnosis? 6:38

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A mysterious rash and pain on a 61-year-old man's back stumped both an urgent care clinician and a dermatologist, who suspected shingles or an allergic reaction. The surprising culprit, discovered by the patient's wife, was not a complex skin condition but a thermal burn from an ice pack used for chronic low back pain. This case, and another involv…

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Beyond the Adjustment: Why DCs Must Become the Coaches of Modern Healthcare 5:40

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Engaging and Interesting Summary of the Article: The future of chiropractic is calling for a profound transformation: chiropractors (DCs) must evolve beyond traditional adjustments to become comprehensive "coaches of modern healthcare". The article highlights that while medical doctors excel in acute care, their approach to chronic conditions often…

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Global Chiropractic Education: A Professional Imperative and Academic Calling 6:48

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Engaging and Interesting Summary of the Article: The global future of chiropractic hinges not just on patient outcomes, but on establishing robust, formal education programs, particularly in developing nations. Despite chiropractic being practiced in over 120 countries, a striking imbalance exists: fewer than 50 university-level programs worldwide,…

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Highly Effective Tax Strategies to Finish 2025 Strong 8:29

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Engaging and Interesting Summary of the Article: For high-income chiropractic associates and successful practice owners, mastering tax strategies by year-end 2025 is crucial for financial independence and growth. This article unveils powerful approaches to reduce your tax burden, starting with maximizing charitable giving. Instead of cash, donating…

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News in Brief 7:32

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This "News in Brief" compilation provides several key updates relevant to the chiropractic profession. A new national study by the Clinical Compass highlights significant inconsistencies in informed consent requirements for chiropractors across U.S. state and territorial licensing jurisdictions. The study found that most jurisdictions (82%) lack sp…

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Communicating With Your Patient’s MD Is Non-Negotiable 7:16

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This article, authored by Ronald Feise, DC, makes a compelling case for mandatory communication between chiropractors and medical doctors, emphasizing it as a patient safety necessity rather than a mere professional courtesy. The core message is powerfully illustrated through a clinical case study: a 67-year-old patient, presenting with post-accide…

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The Hidden Architecture of Dysfunction 7:03

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Engaging and Interesting Summary of the Article: Discover the silent saboteurs of recovery: compensation patterns. This article profoundly illustrates how the body's initially brilliant protective responses to injury can, over time, become maladaptive, quietly undermining athletic performance, long-term joint integrity, and leading to chronic pain.…

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Medical Debt Collection Limitation Laws: A Nationwide Trend? 7:05

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Engaging and Interesting Summary of the Article: A alarming trend is sweeping the nation, with new laws drastically limiting medical debt collection and posing significant risks to healthcare providers, including chiropractors. New Jersey’s Medical Debt Relief Act, enacted July 22, 2024, now forbids healthcare providers and debt collectors from rep…

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Enhancing Knee Pain Management 7:09

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Engaging and Interesting Summary of the Article: Chronic knee pain plagues one in four adults, driving many to seek chiropractic care. This article introduces a revolutionary, non-invasive solution: motion-activated intermittent cutaneous vibration, a self-administered therapy patients can use at home between chiropractic visits. The science is fas…

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Peripheral Neuropathy: The Chiropractic Opportunity Hidden in Plain Sight 7:04

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Engaging and Interesting Summary of the Article: Peripheral neuropathy, affecting over 30 million Americans and often going undiagnosed, presents a significant "hidden opportunity" for chiropractors to provide comprehensive, life-changing care. This article argues that the holistic chiropractic model is uniquely suited to address the complex biopsy…

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MDs Question Their Calling 6:44

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Engaging and Interesting Summary of the Article: A recent survey reveals a startling disillusionment within the medical profession: a mere 12% of physicians would recommend medicine as a career, resulting in a bleak "net promoter score" (NPS) of negative 52 – a stark contrast to the healthcare industry average. While helping patients remains reward…

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Honoring the Chiropractic Profession’s Heroines (Pt. 5) 6:58

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Engaging and Interesting Summary of the Article: Part five of this series celebrates Dr. Cynthia Vaughn, a true heroine and charter inductee into the Hall of Honor, whose monumental efforts made chiropractic care available to U.S. veterans. A distinguished 1984 summa cum laude graduate of Southern California University of Health Sciences, Dr. Vaugh…

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Arizona Gets a DC Degree Program 5:43

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Engaging and Interesting Summary of the Article: Get ready, Western states! The Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) is launching an exciting new Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) degree program in Phoenix, Arizona, with its inaugural class slated for January 2026. This isn't just another program; it's a strategic move to fill a signif…

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Forward-Head Posture: Not Just an MSK Issue 7:57

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A fascinating study delves into forward-head posture (FHP), revealing it's far more than just a musculoskeletal concern. Published in Scientific Reports, this research highlights how FHP impacts corticomuscular coherence (CMC) – the synchronization between brain and muscle electrical activities. The prospective case-control study involved 64 young …

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Zone-Specific Training for Performance & Recovery 7:15

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Unlock your peak performance and accelerate recovery with zone-specific training, a highly individualized approach to aerobic activity crucial for everyone from elite athletes to deconditioned patients. This article delves into the six-zone formula, a standard in cardiovascular training monitored by biomarkers like blood lactate or VO2max for elite…

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Injury Mechanisms: The Hidden Forces Behind Tissue Breakdown and Motor Adaptation 7:35

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Dive into the intricate world of injury mechanisms, understanding how initial tissue damage can spiral into chronic dysfunction if mismanaged. This article series highlights the crucial subacute phase (days to weeks post-injury), a period of high healing potential where pain and swelling emerge as the body ramps up fibroblast activity and collagen …

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Honoring the Chiropractic Profession’s Heroines (Pt. 4) 6:21

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Discover the remarkable legacy of Dr. Beatrice B. Hagen, a true heroine in chiropractic, spotlighted for her immense contributions to education. Dr. Hagen shattered significant gender barriers, becoming the first woman president of an accredited chiropractic college (Logan, 1981-1992) and the first woman president of the Council on Chiropractic Edu…

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Plantar Plate Injuries: Conservative Management 8:32

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Unlock insights into plantar plate injuries, common culprits of forefoot pain, especially under the second metatarsal head. These vital fibrocartilaginous disks protect metatarsal heads and stabilize toes like cushioned slings during movement. Injuries often arise from biomechanical stresses, including an elongated second metatarsal, hypermobile fi…

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Chiropractic: State by State 6:00

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Navigate the intricate landscape of chiropractic practice regulations with an essential resource highlighted in this article: the Government Affairs Hub on Chiropractic Future's website. This "valuable" and "digital exclusive" interactive chart is designed to provide chiropractors with clear, state-specific answers to critical questions. Whether yo…

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Recognizing and Responding to Emergencies in Your Practice 12:27

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Time is of the essence in a chiropractic practice when faced with medical emergencies, a reality underscored by a critical case involving a patient who suffered a stroke following a cervical adjustment. The article highlights the unique challenges of Posterior Circulation Strokes (PCS), which are often missed and can present with subtle, non-specif…

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A Chiropractic Liaison for the MAHA Initiative 7:34

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Dr. Victoria Dubin Master, recently appointed as the chiropractic liaison for the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiative, highlights an unprecedented opportunity to advance chiropractic and national health. Her role involves fostering relationships with key chiropractic organizations, universities, and practitioners, while disseminating criti…

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Whole-Being Care Begins Where Quick Fixes End 6:38

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The healthcare landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by a public disillusioned with traditional models focused on symptom suppression and pharmaceutical-first strategies. The recently released MAHA Report 2025 highlights the failing old model, revealing that over 40% of American children live with chronic conditions, with ris…

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Chiropractic and Mental Health: Connecting the Dots 6:36

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Explore the fascinating link between chiropractic care and mental health, a connection increasingly supported by scientific research. While traditional chiropractic outcomes often focus on physical relief from pain and improved mobility, Dr. Mark Studin, a chiropractic family practitioner, consistently observed his patients reporting "deeper" benef…

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The Freedom of Cash: Why I Left Insurance Behind 8:08

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Discover how Dr. J.T. Anderson transformed his chiropractic practice by ditching insurance for a cash-based model, regaining freedom and passion in his 28-year career. He vividly recounts the "insurance hell" of administrative overload, frustrating payment delays or denials, and the constant pressure to compromise patient care due to coverage limit…

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Changing How the VA Manages Pain 6:46

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A groundbreaking study reveals the significant role of chiropractic care in reducing opioid prescriptions among veterans with low back pain (LBP) within the Veterans Administration (VA) healthcare system. Published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine, the research, led by Anthony Lisi, DC, tracked over 128,000 veterans for one year. It foun…

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The Value of Complete Postural Analysis in Clinical Practice 7:33

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A complete postural analysis is far more than just observing how someone stands; it's a profound diagnostic and treatment tool that reveals insights into neuromuscular coordination, biomechanical balance, and physiological function. This comprehensive evaluation assesses the body's alignment in multiple planes, considering both static and dynamic p…

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Your Help Is Needed: Save the NCCIH! 6:43

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The federal government’s proposed plan to eliminate the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) at NIH threatens to derail decades of progress in chiropractic care. Despite its modest budget, NCCIH has been the lifeblood of chiropractic research, funneling over $186 million since 1999—funding 72% of all related U.S. governm…

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From Sciatica to Brain Tumor: A Life-Saving Diagnosis 6:56

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The article "From Sciatica to Brain Tumor: A Life-Saving Diagnosis" presents a critical case study underscoring the importance of vigilance in chiropractic practice. A 42-year-old male, previously treated successfully for a disc herniation with conservative chiropractic care, returns with excruciating low back pain, right leg pain, new headaches, a…

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From Microtrauma to Maladaptation: The Continuum of Soft-Tissue Injury 7:19

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The article "From Microtrauma to Maladaptation: The Continuum of Soft-Tissue Injury" underscores the critical role of chiropractors as musculoskeletal experts in identifying and intervening in soft-tissue injuries before they become entrenched dysfunctions. It introduces the concept of microtrauma, where repetitive movements in athletes, like pitch…

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We Need to Change How We Talk About Chiropracti 5:40

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The article "We Need to Change How We Talk About Chiropractic" emphasizes a crucial professional challenge: the potential for chiropractors to lose respect and passion for their work, a phenomenon described by the adage "familiarity breeds contempt". This unconscious devaluation can transform the "gift of chiropractic" into a mere "daily grind". To…

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University of Pittsburgh Helping Advance Complementary / Integrative Health Research 7:25

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The University of Pittsburgh, set to launch the first chiropractic program at a research-intensive public university in Fall 2025, has secured a significant $6.4 million NIH grant. This funding will establish ENRICH: Encouraging Research in Complementary and Integrative Health Institutions. This virtual resource center is designed to empower CIH re…

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SMT for Abdominophrenic Dyssynergia: Clinical Case Study 7:41

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A captivating case study reveals the transformative power of chiropractic care for a 46-year-old woman suffering from abdominophrenic dyssynergia (APD), a perplexing disorder of gut-brain interaction. For a year, she endured a severely distended abdomen resembling full-term pregnancy, accompanied by hypertonic muscle tone and inability to contract …

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The Robots Aren’t Coming for Your Job - They’re Coming for Your Profits 8:22

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The article "The Robots Aren’t Coming for Your Job - They’re Coming for Your Profits" emphasizes that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not a futuristic threat to chiropractic jobs but rather a critical tool for enhancing practice profitability and streamlining operations. Authors predict that within three years, AI will be an expected component of e…

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Multiple-Procedure Claim Reductions? 7:02

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The article sheds light on a crucial aspect of healthcare reimbursement: the Multiple-Procedure Payment Reduction (MPPR), also known as a multi-therapy discount. This protocol, primarily initiated by Medicare (CMS) and adopted by many commercial insurers, including the VA, UnitedHealthcare, and Optum Health, impacts providers performing multiple pr…

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Honoring the Chiropractic Profession’s Heroines (Pt. 3) 7:13

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Discover the inspiring story of Dr. Patricia B. Arthur, a pioneering chiropractor whose personal struggle ignited a historic legal battle that reshaped healthcare. As a single mother seeking effective care for her son’s chronic respiratory issues, she found remarkable success with chiropractic after conventional medicine failed. This transformative…

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News in Brief 6:59

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The chiropractic profession is navigating a dynamic landscape, marked by crucial legislative battles and significant strides in public engagement. A major focus is the Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act, which faces strong opposition from over 90 medical organizations, including the American College of Radiology and American Society o…

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Diagnosing Radiculopathies Through History & Observation 6:13

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The article "Diagnosing Radiculopathies Through History & Observation" highlights a crucial challenge in chiropractic practice: while MRI is the gold standard for identifying radicular pathology, obtaining preauthorization is often difficult. Consequently, chiropractors must primarily rely on case history, observation, physical examination findings…

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Chiropractic Takes Its Case to the DOJ 6:11

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The article highlights a significant initiative by Chiropractic Future, which has submitted three formal filings to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). These submissions specifically target the DOJ’s Anticompetitive Regulations Task Force to address systemic inequities that impede reimbursement, restrict patient access, and foster discriminatory …

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Honoring the Chiropractic Profession’s Heroines (Pt. 2) 7:07

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Dr. Lorraine Golden, a visionary chiropractor, founded the Kentuckiana Children's Center in 1954, driven by the need to provide free chiropractic care for children with multiple handicaps from financially strapped families. Chartered by the Kentucky legislature in 1955, the center opened its doors in 1957 and significantly expanded its scope. A lan…