Persistent thigh pain with no clear cause? Could you be missing meralgia paresthetica, a frequently overlooked but highly treatable condition? This week’s blog reveals three essential clinical tests, backed by brand-new research, to help you quickly identify this sneaky nerve compression. With step-by-step videos, treatment strategies, and home advice, this 5-minute read will sharpen your diagnosis, improve outcomes, and boost confidence with every patient who walks in complaining of anterior thigh discomfort.

Learn about costovertebral dysfunction, a common yet often overlooked cause of rib pain. Discover how chiropractors can diagnose, treat, and manage this condition with hands-on assessments, chiropractic care, and effective home exercises to improve patient outcomes.

Pediatric patients aren't just small adults—and their injuries prove it. Growth plates, ligament laxity, and developing motor control all change the way we should evaluate and treat young athletes. That’s why understanding why the injury happened is just as important as treating it.

In this short blog and video, Dr. Steele breaks down three common pediatric lower extremity injuries using Panjabi’s model of joint stability. You’ll learn how to quickly identify where the breakdown occurred—passive, active, or neural—and how that changes your treatment plan and prognosis.

Discover how to enhance spinal manipulation for cervicogenic headaches with evidence-based strategies like self-mobilization, manual therapy, and neurodynamics. Our latest blog breaks down key findings from new research and includes video tutorials of essential hands-on techniques. Read now to refine your approach and improve patient outcomes!

Running a chiropractic practice is a constant balancing act. But what if you could free up more time without sacrificing patient care?

This week’s blog breaks down five time-saving strategies every chiropractor should use.

Here’s what you’ll take away:

✅ How to automate patient education and reduce repetitive explanations
✅ The easiest way to stay updated on research without wasting hours
✅ How to streamline intake, follow-ups, and marketing to maximize efficiency

Chiropractic care has evolved over time, but High-Velocity, Low-Amplitude (HVLA) spinal manipulation remains a staple technique for spinal health. 

While other low-force methods like flexion distraction and instrument-assisted techniques have their place, HVLA manipulation continues to deliver the classic, satisfying "pop" during treatment. 

In this blog, we explore five key research-backed benefits of HVLA spinal manipulation, offering valuable insights for clinicians and patients alike. Then, learn how to communicate these benefits to your patients.

Gluteal tendinopathy is a common but often misdiagnosed cause of lateral hip pain. Learn how chiropractors can identify key movement triggers, implement evidence-based rehab strategies, and optimize tendon recovery for long-term success.

Rotator cuff problems are among the most common yet challenging complaints we see in practice. Depending on our depth of knowledge, management can range from frustrating to incredibly rewarding. Fortunately, the past year has brought hundreds of new studies that shed light on the most effective management techniques. Your ChiroUp team has summarized these findings into the seven things you need to know as the go-to provider for this common diagnosis.

As a chiropractor, understanding billing nuances is crucial for compliance and reimbursement optimization. Two key CPT codes commonly used in chiropractic billing—97110 for therapeutic exercises and 97530 for therapeutic activities—play a significant role in your practice’s financial health. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll break down these two codes, clarify their differences, and offer tips on billing and documentation to ensure proper reimbursement for these services.

Brachioradial Pruritus is a frequently overlooked cause of itching, paresthesia, and discomfort in the upper extremity. Fortunately, this challenging complaint often responds well to chiropractic care—if the diagnosis can be pinpointed.

Is your clinical toolbox ready to tackle Brachioradial Pruritus? Check out this week’s blog and short video, where we share 7 essential clinical pearls to help you confidently recognize and manage this condition.

In less than 5 minutes, you’ll learn what Brachioradial Pruritus is, the one simple test to identify it, and how to relieve this troublesome complaint effectively.

Staying at the forefront of evidence-based care is essential for providing the best outcomes for your patients. That’s why we’ve curated the top 10 chiropractic research studies from 2024, highlighting groundbreaking findings that reaffirm the power of spinal manipulation, nerve mobilization, and other chiropractic interventions. This blog delivers real-world actionable insights to elevate your practice. Plus, we’ve included practical tools like infographics, videos, and toolkits to help you implement these findings right away.

As we wrap up an incredible 2024 and prepare for an exciting 2025, let’s take a moment to celebrate the chiropractic milestones that defined the year! Want to know what resonated most with your colleagues? Check out our top picks of the year’s most impactful blogs, podcasts, and webinars. These highlights not only captured 2024 but set the stage for an even brighter future in chiropractic care.

Achilles tendinopathy is a common yet complex injury, especially among athletes. As chiropractors, we can effectively treat this condition with evidence-based strategies like eccentric exercises and soft tissue therapy. In this blog, we dive into the causes, symptoms, and cutting-edge treatments for Achilles tendinopathy, offering a comprehensive guide to enhancing patient care.

Knowing when to apply heat or ice for musculoskeletal injuries can significantly improve our patients’ recovery. This week’s blog dives into evidence-based guidance on heat and cold therapy, outlining what current data teaches us about when each approach is most effective. In less than 3 minutes, you'll gain insights into best practices for supporting your patients' recovery. 

Shoulder pain is one of the most common complaints in chiropractic practice, but diagnosing the root cause can be tricky. Is it simple irritation, or could it be something more serious, like a full-thickness rotator cuff tear? As a chiropractor, you want the tools to diagnose and effectively treat your patients accurately.

In this blog, we dive deep into two orthopedic tests that can dramatically improve your diagnostic accuracy: the Internal Rotation & Shift Test and the DIME Test. These simple yet powerful tests can help you differentiate between shoulder irritation and a tear—paving the way for more effective treatment, better rehab protocols, and faster patient recovery times.

With winter just around the corner, it’s time to get patients ready to tackle snow shoveling without risking back pain! This week’s blog dives into the biomechanics of shoveling and shares three key exercises to strengthen the body for those demanding winter tasks.

Curious about how ChiroUp evolved from a simple idea into a global platform used by over 3,000 chiropractors? Our journey has been full of innovation and growth, and we couldn’t have done it without our incredible community. Learn why ChiroUp was created to empower chiropractors with tools to enhance patient care and practice success.

We had some burning questions about how chiropractors are using X-rays, so we surveyed more than 400 evidence-based DCs—and the results are in!

Our latest blog breaks down the key findings from how often X-rays are used to changes in utilization and if radiologist over-reads are common. Whether you're wondering how your practice compares or want to stay up-to-date with the latest trends, this blog is a must-read.

Learn how the Modified Thomas Test helps diagnose unilateral lower back pain in a 16-year-old soccer player. Explore key orthopedic tests, a hip functional exam, and an innovative treatment plan for effective recovery.

Are you utilizing the most effective techniques to enhance your patients' recovery? This week's blog will uncover the top 3 nerve flossing exercises that are transforming practices worldwide. From accelerating lower back and sciatica relief to tackling rotator cuff and carpal tunnel syndrome, these techniques and associated exercises are indispensable.