In the February issue of The American Chiropractor, William Morgan, DC conducted a conversation with the preeminent lumbar spine researcher, Stuart McGill, Ph.D. This is one of five video segments from that interview. You can find Stuart McGill, Ph.D.’s website at https://www.backfitpro.com/. Don’t miss Stuart McGill Ph.D. Stuart McGill was a Professor of Spine Biomechanics at the University of Waterloo …
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February 20, 2019
Pain Therapy Options: A patient-based outcome review of pain management devices
PainTech – Pain Therapy Options A patient-based outcome review of pain management devices, including the Willow Curve January/February 2019- Practical Pain Management Journal Tiziano A. Marovino DPT, MPH, DAIPM Michael Majewski, BAA, CSCS Chief Health Strategy and Innovation Officer Research Associate Biogenesis Group, LLC TLC Group Ypsilanti, MI Ypsilanti, MI This device review focuses on technologies that have emerged …
DPT, MPH, DAIPM
February 19, 2019
Greens First LEAN Natural Energy & Adrenal Support
Greens First LEAN Natural Energy helps promote lean body mass* Stimulates thyroid action.* Increases body’s metabolic rate.* Assists in the release and transport of fats.* DHEA modulates inflammation, which is a responsible factor in many diseases.* PrimaVie® improves bioavailability of CoQ10, and is an ideal anti-aging product and a mitochondrial energy booster.* Natural Energy is enhanced with Forskolin and Acetyl …
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February 14, 2019
The Importance of Talking About Sleep With Your Patients
Consistent lack of sleep not only leads to short-term health issues, it’s also proven to harm you in the long term. Continued sleep deprivation raises the risk for a number of chronic health problems, including obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease. Researchers have found that people who sleep five or fewer hours per night have more calcium build-up …
DC, MS, CNS, CCN, CSCS, CKTP, CES, CIISN, DACBN, DCBCN, HKC, SASTM
February 13, 2019
Part 4 of How To Build A Multimillion Dollar Practice- Lock in Results
In Part 3 of this series on . . . How To Systematically Build A Multimillion Dollar Practice That Is Highly Sellable . . . Working Way Less . . .we discussed how to Create Patients for Life. In Success Key Part 4, we’ll discuss how to Lock in Results. I have referenced having “systems” in place several times in this …
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February 12, 2019
Should you load a painful tendon? The answer might surprise you.
Listen to the insightful lecture below by Professor Jill Cook* to learn more about how you should address painful Achilles and patellar tendinopathies. Professor Jill Cook, physiotherapist, PhD, is a professor in musculoskeletal health in the La Trobe University School of Allied Health in Australia. Her research areas include sports medicine and tendon injury. Since completing her PhD in 2000, …
D.C., M.S., CCSP
February 7, 2019
Salute: Chiropractic Integrated Care Pathway for Low Back Pain in Veterans
In the making for a few years, a study surfaced in 2018 that not only addressed chiropractic care’s role in treating low back pain through integrative care, but also used a population we hold close to our hearts—our country’s Veterans—to measure success. This isn’t a first. Back in 2002, then-President George W. Bush signed into law the right to free …
DC, M.S. (Ed) CCSP, Executive Vice President for the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress
February 6, 2019
Magnesium deficiency and its potential link to Inflammation
The study below briefly discusses the importance of having the right levels of magnesium and the potential systemic health concerns of being deficient for yourself and for your patients. Also, did you know that Epsom salt is made up of magnesium sulfate? Read below . . . Dietary magnesium and C-reactive protein levels. King DE, Mainous AG 3rd, Geesey ME, Woolson RF Department …
Doctor of Chiropractic, MeyerDC Vice President, Managing Editor, Communities and Education
February 5, 2019
Battle stress and cravings by naturally suppressing appetite and accelerating fat metabolism
Want to fight Stress & Craving by naturally suppressing appetite and accelerating fat metabolism? Greens First® LEAN™ Stress & Craving Supports Healthy Metabolism* …by helping to control appetite and produce feeling of fullness: Increases production of norepinephrine and curbs cravings Helps balance mood and enhances mental focus Supports sugar transfer to muscle not fat Stress & Craving is an important …
DC and President of Wellness Watchers Global, LLC, Ceautamed Worldwide, LLC & GreensFirst.com
January 31, 2019
Audits, Modifiers and Clinical Guideline Reviews
Horizon BC/BS Horizon BC/BS continues to audit many providers (mostly in New Jersey) when billing certain CPT codes with specific modifiers such as 25 and 59. Modifier 25: A significant, separately identifiable E/M service. It may be necessary to indicate that on the day a procedure identified by a CPT code was performed, the patient’s condition required a significant, separately …
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