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The Benefits of Spinal Manipulation in 2025: Why HVLA Still Matters

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Chiropractic care has continued to evolve, but one technique remains a staple in spinal health: High-Velocity, Low-Amplitude (HVLA) spinal manipulation. HVLA manipulation is a well-researched and widely used technique in chiropractic and manual therapy. But what exactly makes this technique so effective?

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Chiropractic research trends and current hotspots

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This article shares the results of a chiropractic research study that analyzed published chiropractic articles over the last century. We rely on scientific studies to better understand the best practices in chiropractic care. The first citation for chiropractic research was recorded in 1926.

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Eagle Syndrome: A Chiropractic Perspective

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Often masquerading as routine cervicalgia, TMJ dysfunction, or oropharyngeal pain, Eagle Syndrome is a rare yet impactful structural anomaly that can completely alter your treatment strategy. Chiropractic Management of Eagle Syndrome Research on the use of spinal manipulation for Eagle Syndrome is limited.

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Chiropractic Treatment of Shoulder Pain and Weakness

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Shoulder pain and weakness are common symptoms in patients seeking chiropractic care. When used together, these tests can help differentiate between simple rotator cuff irritation and a rotator cuff tear, ultimately influencing treatment decisions, rehabilitation exercises, and the duration of care. However, research by Jones et al.

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Medicare Part B’s advance beneficiary notice

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Let’s interpret the Act as it relates to chiropractic spinal adjustments. Since the ABN form is mandatory only when the otherwise covered service may not be covered that visit, it simply means that it only applies to manual manipulation of the spine when it doesn’t meet Medicare’s definition of medical necessity.

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The future of chiropractic: How can we address issues and evolve the profession?

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According to 2024 data from the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy The US has about 310,000 licensed physical therapists, 1 compared to the often-cited 70,000 doctors of chiropractic practicing in the US. Can the future of chiropractic find unity? Now, imagine that same dilemma for patients looking for chiropractic care.

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Temporal Trends and Geographic Variations in the Supply of Clinicians Who Provide Spinal Manipulation to Medicare Beneficiaries: A Serial Cross-Sectional Study

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Since SM is recommended for first-line treatment of low back pain, adequate access to SM is needed to provide equitable spine care for older US adults. The supply of Medicare-active SM providers varies widely by state. The supply of clinicians who provide SM under Medicare deserves further attention.