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Medicare Part B’s advance beneficiary notice

Chiropractic Economics

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. When the provider feels the care won’t meet that definition, the AT modifier should not be used.

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A comprehensive guide to attaining spinal stability

Chiropractic Economics

The ability of the spine to maintain its structural integrity and control during movement and loading is best termed spinal stability. A stable spine is critical for preventing injuries, optimizing functional performance and alleviating chronic pain. This condition can result from: Degenerative changes (e.g., Bosu ball).

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Chiropractor vs Physical Therapist: Which One Is Right For You?

Oviedo Chiropractic

Chiropractors primarily use hands-on manipulation to bring the spine and other joints back into alignment. While it plays a major role in saving your life (and you should definitely be wearing it every time!), The force involved in a car accident (even a relatively minor one) is enough to knock your bones out of alignment.

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Extracorporeal shockwave therapy and disc herniations

Chiropractic Economics

Much of this improvement was showcased in a recent article in Spine Journal , “Low energy extracorporeal shock wave therapy combined with low tension traction can better reshape the microenvironment and degenerated intervertebral disc regeneration and repair.” Rehabilitating the endplates is of utmost importance to restoring nutrient flow.

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Rethinking Chiropractic: Function > Structure

CLA

In traditional chiropractic, we view subluxations as misalignments in the spine that lead to functional issues. Instead of focusing on restoring the spine to its “ideal” structure, what if we prioritized optimizing function? This understanding is grounded in the belief that structure dictates function.

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Understanding Chiropractic Nervous System Scanning Methods

CLA

For instance, sEMG assesses muscle activity, thermography measures temperature variations along the spine, and HRV evaluates the balance and activity of the autonomic nervous system. What sEMG Measures and Its Role in Chiropractic sEMG evaluates how the muscles surrounding the spine respond to nerve signals.

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Elevate Your Practice with Advanced Chiropractic Instrumentation

CLA

By combining neuroPULSE, neuroCORE, and neuroTHERMAL scans, chiropractors can evaluate heart rate variability, muscle activity, and temperature changes along the spine. The Benefits of Using INSiGHT Scanning Technology The INSiGHT neuroTECH offers a multidimensional view of a patient’s neurological health.