2018 - Chiropractic Pulse

Trends in Chiropractic Care and Physical Rehabilitation Use Among Adults with Low Back Pain in the United States, 2002 to 2018

ChiroOrg

APRIL 24, 2025

Chiro.Org Blog: Although use of chiropractic care or OT/PT for LBP increased after the introduction of clinical guidelines in 2016, only about a third of US adults with LBP reported using these services between 2016 and 2018. Racial and ethnic disparities in care identified did not improve over the study period.

Physical Rehabilitation

Physical Rehabilitation Chiropractic Care Chiropractic Treatment

IRS meal and entertainment deductions: Guidelines for DCs

Chiropractic Economics

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Entertainment rules post-TCJA : Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, entertainment expenses have been largely eliminated. However, meals related to business are still deductible based on updated IRS guidance from Oct.

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Brachioradial Pruritus: The Neuropathic Itch Every DC Should Recognize

ChiroUp

JANUARY 2, 2025

2018 Jan 1;98(1). 2018 Aug 1;17(8):709-20. Pereira MP, Lling H, Dieckhfer A, Steinke S, Zeidler C, Stnder S. Brachioradial Pruritus and Notalgia Paraesthetica: A Comparative Observational Study of Clinical Presentation and Morphological Pathologies. Acta dermato-venereologica. Grabnar M, Tiwari M, Vallabh J. JMIR dermatology.

Radiculopathy

Radiculopathy Diagnosis X-ray Posture

Texas Chiropractic College alumni serve on Paris Olympics medical team

Chiropractic Economics

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Meet Olympics medical team member Chris Thomas, DC Chris Thomas, DC Thomas, who ran professionally for about 10 years, became interested in the chiropractic field after speaking with Seun Adigun, DC, a two-time Olympian and the founder of the first African bobsled team in the 2018 Olympics, who also graduated from TCC.

Soft Tissue Injuries

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F4CP President Sherry McAllister to receive Beatrice B. Hagen Award

Chiropractic Economics

MARCH 21, 2025

Past Hagen Award winners include Kristina Petrocco-Napuli, DC, MS, DHPE (23), FICC, FACC (2024) ; Claire Johnson, DC, MSEd, PhD, DACBSP, FICC (2023); Christine Goertz, DC, PhD (2021); Jean Moss, DC, MBA (2018); Michelle Maiers, DC, MPH, PhD (2017); Sharon Valone, DC, FICCP (2016); and Donna Mannello, DC (87) (2015).

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Tendinopathy Rehab and Metabolic Health: Why Loading Alone Isn’t Enough

ChiroUp

JUNE 19, 2025

2018 May 1;124(5):1333-40. Petrovic M, Maganaris CN, Deschamps K, Verschueren SM, Bowling FL, Boulton AJ, Reeves ND. Altered Achilles tendon function during walking in people with diabetic neuropathy: implications for metabolic energy saving. Journal of applied physiology. Journal of Clinical Medicine , 11(6), 1666.

Health

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What recent research reveals about CBD and the vagus nerve

Chiropractic Economics

MAY 14, 2025

A 2018 study published in Frontiers in Neurology found vagus nerve stimulation can significantly reduce inflammation, which is a key factor in digestive disorders like Crohns disease and ulcerative colitis. A 2018 study found vagus nerve stimulation improves gastric motility, which can help conditions, such as delayed gastric emptying.

Spinal Adjustment

Spinal Adjustment Chiropractic Adjustment Adjustment Health

Heat vs. Cold Therapy: Which is Best for Musculoskeletal Injuries

ChiroUp

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

2018 Aug 1;57:107-13. Freiwald J, Hoppe MW, Beermann W, Krajewski J, Baumgart C. Effects of supplemental heat therapy in multimodal treated chronic low back pain patients on strength and flexibility. Clinical Biomechanics. Mayer JM, Mooney V, Matheson LN, Erasala GN, Verna JL, Udermann BE, Leggett S.

Musculoskeletal

Musculoskeletal Soft Tissue Injuries Migraine Physical therapy

Help more patients and grow your practice through nutrition coaching

Chiropractic Economics

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Nutritional counseling in the chiropractic practice: A survey of New York practitioners. J Chiropr Med. 2007;6(1):2731. Accessed December 10, 2024. The grades are in: Most Americans score an F on fat IQ test. MDVIP survey. Accessed December 10, 2024. HALL is the editor-in-chief of Chiropractic Economics. NOTE: 2024 Ulan Nutritional Systems Inc.

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Inaugural TNChiroFoundation chiropractic staff scholarships awarded

Chiropractic Economics

DECEMBER 11, 2024

About the TNChiroFoundation Established by the Tennessee Chiropractic Association (TCA) in 2018, the TNChiroFoundations mission is fueled by a profound belief in the potential of chiropractic care to elevate the quality of life for all our citizens. For more information, visit tnchirofoundation.org or email info@tnchirofoundation.org.

X-ray

X-ray Chiropractic Musculoskeletal System Family Chiropractic

A Look Inside Graybar Chiropractic’s 5-Year Growth Surge: TRP Case Study #002

The Remarkable Practice

JULY 18, 2025

Graybar stepped fully into the CEO role Understand how to stabilize staff, reduce turnover, and scale sustainably Get clarity on the three hats every practice owner must wear to grow right Episode Highlights 01:12 — Introduces personal and practice struggles before joining TRP 02:10 — Practice had been stagnant at $1.6M

Fall Prevention

Fall Prevention Headache Clinic Posture

Summit Orthopedics Receives Shoulder Arthroplasty (Shoulder Joint Replacement) Certification by the Joint Commission, becoming the first ASC in Minnesota and the US to achieve the recognition

OrthoSpineNews

MARCH 12, 2025

This certification is the latest in several other Joint Commission certifications Summit Orthopedics has earned, including Certified in Advanced Total Hip and Knee Replacement earned in 2017 and Certified in Spine Fusion in 2018. Summit Orthopedics is the first freestanding ASC in the country to receive all three designations.

Joints

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Kevorkian named president of Life Chiropractic College West

Chiropractic Economics

APRIL 18, 2025

He served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Sherman College of Chiropractic from 2012 to 2018 and was President of the Board of Directors for the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association from 2012 to 2019. In addition to his clinical work, Kevorkian has held several prominent leadership positions in the chiropractic industry.

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ACA Sports Council’s Sports Chiropractor of the Year chosen

Chiropractic Economics

JANUARY 7, 2025

In addition to his recognition as ACASC Chiropractor of the Year, Mooring was also honored as Sports Chiropractor of the Year by the Minnesota Chiropractic Association in 2018 and inducted as a Fellow into the International College of Chiropractors (FICC) in 2020.

Chiropractor

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The Joint Corp. to participate in 13th Annual ROTH Deer Valley Event

Chiropractic Economics

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Razdan was named CEO in October ; Singleton joined The Joint in 2015 as corporate controller and was appointed Chief Financial Officer in 2018. Interested investors should contact their ROTH representative. About the ROTH Deer Valley Event The invitation-only ROTH Deer Valley Event is presented by ROTH Capital Partners LLC.

Joints

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The Joint Corp. names new chief financial officer

Chiropractic Economics

JUNE 19, 2025

Singleton moves on Bowman will replace departing CFO Jake Singleton, who joined the company as corporate controller in 2015 and became CFO in 2018. He also holds a CPA designation. Over the past ten years, Jake has played a key role in our journey, guiding our financial strategy through pivotal moments,” Razdan said.

Joints

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The chiropractic approach to cardiovascular health

Chiropractic Economics

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Multiple Cause of Death 2018–2021. She enjoys making cutting-edge research digestible for both practitioners and patients. For more information, visit wholisticmatters.com. References National Center for Health Statistics. link] CDC WONDER Database. Accessed September 10 , 2024. Meier T, et al.

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Exactech Launches Next-Generation Shoulder Planning App with Advanced Surgical Features

OrthoSpineNews

MAY 27, 2025

Presented at ISTA 2018. For more information, visit www.ExactechAI.com. References: Greene A.et Navigated vs. non-navigated results of a CT based computer assisted shoulder arthroplasty system in 30 cadavers. Nashikkar P. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 28(9):1685-1691.

Clinic

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Superficial vs deep dry needling

Chiropractic Economics

MAY 27, 2025

Two related articles followed in 2018. Researchers concluded that dry needling suboccipital and upper trapezius muscles significantly improves headache index, decreases trigger point tenderness and increases functional rating index and range of motion in patients with cervicogenic headaches. Sarrafzadeh, et al.,

Headache

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Catalyst OrthoScience Announces 5-8 Year Data Reporting Significant Functional Improvement and Pain Reduction for Anatomic Total Shoulder Arthroplasty

OrthoSpineNews

JUNE 4, 2025

Feb 8, 2018. Radiographic evaluation of humeral head reconstruction with stemmed and stemless spherical implants compared with stemless elliptical head implants. J Shoulder Elbow Surg Int. 2021; 5: 889-893. Catalyst OrthoScience. Humeral Implant Volume Comparison. 12269250-01. Contacts Nicole Nelson Media Relations (239) 325-9976

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Enhance exercise performance with infrared therapy

Chiropractic Economics

JULY 22, 2025

Thus, the building of a rationale based on adjustment of phototherapy to training seems relevant. We believe this strategy could combine the ergogenic and prophylactic effects of phototherapy in the same session.”

Exercise

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SINTX Technologies Announces Strategic Changes to Board of Directors

OrthoSpineNews

APRIL 3, 2025

In 2018, he founded Southern Metrics Consulting, advising emerging medtech companies on commercialization and successful exits. He spent 15 years at Smith & Nephew in senior commercial roles before joining Medtronic Spine and Biologics, where he led global business development for over a decade.

Spine

Spine Musculoskeletal Clinic Patients

Kuros Biosciences to share latest MagnetOs™ market impact and strategic priorities at Capital Market Day in Zürich

OrthoSpineNews

MAY 13, 2025

2018;e1039. Instructions for Use (IFU) MagnetOs Easypack Putty (US). Instructions for Use (IFU) MagnetOs Flex Matrix (US). Duan, et al. 2019;37:60-73. Van Dijk, et al. Van Dijk, et al. J Biomed Mater Res. Part B: Appl Biomater. 2019;107(6):2080-2090. Van Dijk, et al. Clin Spine Surg. 2019;33(6):E276-E287.

Spine

Spine Clinic Patients

Food and Drug Administration Allows Compassionate Use for the Reverse Hip Replacement System

OrthoSpineNews

MARCH 6, 2025

in the 2018 Journal of Arthroplasty reports that when compared to patients without lumbar fusion, patients with lumbar fusion demonstrated an 80% increase in dislocation at six months, 71% at one year and 60% at two years. BJJ-2018-0754.R1. 2018 Apr;33(4):1189-1193. Salib, MD, et. 2019 Feb;101-B(2):198-206. J Arthroplasty.

Healthcare professional

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Expand the scope of chiropractic care

Chiropractic Economics

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Federal and state regulations The 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp-derived CBD products containing less than 0.3% Legal and ethical considerations As the use of cannabinoid therapies increases, so too does the importance of understanding the legal and ethical landscape surrounding their integration into chiropractic practice.

Chiropractic Care

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Avicenna.AI Secures CE Mark for Two Spine-Focused Medical Imaging AI Tools

OrthoSpineNews

JUNE 5, 2025

Founded in 2018, Avicenna.AI About Avicenna.AI specializes in providing healthcare AI solutions that utilize deep learning to identify, detect, and quantify severe pathologies from CT medical images. Co-founded by Cyril Di Grandi, a successful entrepreneur who previously co-founded Olea Medical, and Dr.

Spine

Spine Vertebrae Diagnosis Prevention

President selects new Surgeon General nominee

Chiropractic Economics

MAY 23, 2025

In 2018, six months before Means was scheduled to complete the program, she left, citing her frustration with the medical establishment, and pivoted to holistic health, launching a functional medicine practice in Portland.

Prevention

Prevention Exercise Health Chiropractic

CUKC summer experience for science-minded high school students held June 2-6

Chiropractic Economics

JUNE 2, 2025

The cooperative experience between the district and CUKC, developed as an immersive, problem-based learning project, was first held in 2018. Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) will host science-minded high school students from Missouri’s Blue Springs School District for an experience-heavy skills and knowledge summer camp June 2-6.

Doctor of Chiropractic

Doctor of Chiropractic Exercise Health Chiropractic

TNChiroFoundation announces 2025 chiropractic scholarship winners

Chiropractic Economics

MAY 22, 2025

About TNChiroFoundation Established by the Tennessee Chiropractic Association (TCA) in 2018, the TNChiroFoundations mission is fueled by a profound belief in the potential of chiropractic care to elevate the quality of life for all our citizens. For more information, visit tnchirofoundation.org.

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Empowering Women in Chiropractic - The Athletic Advantage

League of Chiropractic Women

JULY 22, 2025

So we know through T'S research in spine in 2018 that chiropractic care actually gives you fast recovery times. That's just really a very difficult place to be. And I think most importantly, reduce pain severity. cause if you've ever really truly been in pain, you know the first thing on your mind is pain.

Chiropractic

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Northeast College of Health Sciences creates new green spaces

Chiropractic Economics

JUNE 13, 2025

Investing in the planet Even before the afforestation project and the Memorial Grove, the college’s 2018 Grow Zone initiative dedicated 45 additional acres of land to the natural growth of native flora and fauna.

Health

Health Chiropractic

BEAR MOON Study of Miach Orthopaedics’ BEAR® Implant Completes Enrollment

OrthoSpineNews

JULY 7, 2025

We would like to thank the BEAR MOON investigators and clinical study site teams for their commitment to this study since 2018, and we look forward to the results and the impact they may have on the field of sports medicine.” “A

Hamstring

Hamstring Ligaments Clinic Musculoskeletal

ReCerf Receives its CE Mark, Advancing Access to Ceramic Hip Resurfacing Across Europe

OrthoSpineNews

JULY 3, 2025

Since its initial use in 2018, over 1,600 patients have received the device. .” ReCerf is the world’s first commercially available ceramic HRA, first approved by Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration in November 2024.

Joints

Joints Clinic Patients

Exactech Announces FDA Clearance of First-to-Market Scapula Reconstruction System for Acromial Stress Fractures

OrthoSpineNews

JULY 9, 2025

BJJ-2018-1187.R1. How common are acromial and scapular spine fractures after reverse shoulder arthroplasty?: A systematic review. Bone Joint J. 2019 Jun;101-B(6):627-634. doi: 10.1302/0301-620X.101B6.BJJ-2018-1187.R1. Levy JC, et al. Classification of postoperative acromial fractures following reverse shoulder arthroplasty.

Spine

Spine Treatment Joints Clinic

Global Sports Medicine leader Smith+Nephew to sponsor select players competing at Wimbledon, highlighting advanced solutions for joint repair

OrthoSpineNews

JUNE 30, 2025

2018 27(2):242-251. Schlegel TF, Abrams JS, Bushnell BD, Brock JL, Ho CP. Radiologic and clinical evaluation of a bioabsorbable collagen implant to treat partial-thickness tears: a prospective multicenter study. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. Van Kampen C, Arnoczky S, Parks P, et al.

Joints

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Sleep issues and musculoskeletal pain: A two-way street with numerous influences

Chiropractic Economics

JUNE 6, 2024

Sleep issues increase predisposition to pain A 2018 review in CHEST says while the conventional view is a bidirectional relationship between sleep disturbances and pain, longitudinal studies are now exploring whether the former often precedes the latter. Here’s what they’ve found.

Musculoskeletal

Musculoskeletal Chronic Pain Migraine Headache

Parker University extends president’s contract until 2030

Chiropractic Economics

MAY 9, 2024

Throughout his time at Parker University, Morgan has exemplified the university founder’s foundational mission of service to others and promoted the traits of professional mastery, loving service, personal responsibility, passion and self-actualization, just as he hopes for students.

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Ice Submersion for Acute Injuries

Foot and Ankle Problems

MARCH 22, 2024

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Cannabinoids may help reduce musculoskeletal pain when used short-term

Chiropractic Economics

JUNE 10, 2024

Research published in 2018 indicates cannabinoids also affect ion channels and enzymes, enhancing their positive effects on pain. The 2024 research suggest there may be a genetic component to this effect. By targeting specific cannabinoid receptors in the endocannabinoid system, pain may be reduced.

Musculoskeletal

Musculoskeletal Chronic Pain Treatment Pain Management

Insurance type tied to variations in chronic pain treatment, research suggests

Chiropractic Economics

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Among 4,254,818 adults with commercial insurance and 583,369 adults with Medicaid insurance who had not experienced chronic pain in 2017, researchers identified 1,095,358 adults with commercial insurance and 176,607 adults with Medicaid insurance who experienced new episodes of chronic pain during the 2018–2020 timeframe.

Chronic Pain

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(Policy Update) If You're a United Healthcare Chiropractor, Here's What You Can No Longer Treat

The Strategic Chiropractor

JUNE 28, 2018

UHC's June 2018 policy update on spinal manipulationprovides a very significant and admittedly strange entry into their widening "experimental and […]

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First TNChiroFoundation scholarship awarded

Chiropractic Economics

AUGUST 22, 2024

About TNChiroFoundation Established by the Tennessee Chiropractic Association (TCA) in 2018, the TNChiroFoundation’s mission is fueled by a profound belief in the potential of chiropractic care to elevate the quality of life for all our citizens.

Chiropractic Care

Chiropractic Care Chiropractic Health

Master the 2-Minute Knee Exam: Essential Tests & Techniques for Knee Pain

ChiroUp

JANUARY 19, 2024

American College of Radiology ACR Appropriateness Criteria® Chronic Knee Pain Revised 2018. 2018 Apr 15;97(8):523-6. 2018 May 1;57(suppl_4):iv51-60. 2018 May 1;57(suppl_4):iv51-60. 2018 Nov 1;98(9):576-85. Accessed on 01/12/2024 from Link 8. Osteoarthritis: rapid evidence review. American family physician.

Knee Pain

Knee Pain X-ray Ligaments Diagnosis

TNChiroFoundation launches chiropractic scholarship program

Chiropractic Economics

MAY 31, 2024

About TNChiroFoundation The Tennessee Chiropractic Education & Research Foundation (TNChiroFoundation) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, established in 2018 to support and help fund programs of education, research and charitable services related to chiropractic care.

Chiropractic Education

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Trends in Chiropractic Care and Physical Rehabilitation Use Among Adults with Low Back Pain in the United States, 2002 to 2018

IRS meal and entertainment deductions: Guidelines for DCs

Trending Sources

Brachioradial Pruritus: The Neuropathic Itch Every DC Should Recognize

Texas Chiropractic College alumni serve on Paris Olympics medical team

F4CP President Sherry McAllister to receive Beatrice B. Hagen Award

Tendinopathy Rehab and Metabolic Health: Why Loading Alone Isn’t Enough

What recent research reveals about CBD and the vagus nerve

Heat vs. Cold Therapy: Which is Best for Musculoskeletal Injuries

Help more patients and grow your practice through nutrition coaching

Inaugural TNChiroFoundation chiropractic staff scholarships awarded

A Look Inside Graybar Chiropractic’s 5-Year Growth Surge: TRP Case Study #002

Summit Orthopedics Receives Shoulder Arthroplasty (Shoulder Joint Replacement) Certification by the Joint Commission, becoming the first ASC in Minnesota and the US to achieve the recognition

Kevorkian named president of Life Chiropractic College West

ACA Sports Council’s Sports Chiropractor of the Year chosen

The Joint Corp. to participate in 13th Annual ROTH Deer Valley Event

The Joint Corp. names new chief financial officer

The chiropractic approach to cardiovascular health

Exactech Launches Next-Generation Shoulder Planning App with Advanced Surgical Features

Superficial vs deep dry needling

Catalyst OrthoScience Announces 5-8 Year Data Reporting Significant Functional Improvement and Pain Reduction for Anatomic Total Shoulder Arthroplasty

Enhance exercise performance with infrared therapy

SINTX Technologies Announces Strategic Changes to Board of Directors

Kuros Biosciences to share latest MagnetOs™ market impact and strategic priorities at Capital Market Day in Zürich

Food and Drug Administration Allows Compassionate Use for the Reverse Hip Replacement System

Expand the scope of chiropractic care

Avicenna.AI Secures CE Mark for Two Spine-Focused Medical Imaging AI Tools

President selects new Surgeon General nominee

CUKC summer experience for science-minded high school students held June 2-6

TNChiroFoundation announces 2025 chiropractic scholarship winners

Empowering Women in Chiropractic - The Athletic Advantage

Northeast College of Health Sciences creates new green spaces

BEAR MOON Study of Miach Orthopaedics’ BEAR® Implant Completes Enrollment

ReCerf Receives its CE Mark, Advancing Access to Ceramic Hip Resurfacing Across Europe

Exactech Announces FDA Clearance of First-to-Market Scapula Reconstruction System for Acromial Stress Fractures

Global Sports Medicine leader Smith+Nephew to sponsor select players competing at Wimbledon, highlighting advanced solutions for joint repair

Sleep issues and musculoskeletal pain: A two-way street with numerous influences

Parker University extends president’s contract until 2030

Ice Submersion for Acute Injuries

Cannabinoids may help reduce musculoskeletal pain when used short-term

Insurance type tied to variations in chronic pain treatment, research suggests

(Policy Update) If You're a United Healthcare Chiropractor, Here's What You Can No Longer Treat

First TNChiroFoundation scholarship awarded

Master the 2-Minute Knee Exam: Essential Tests & Techniques for Knee Pain

TNChiroFoundation launches chiropractic scholarship program

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