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3 Simple Nerve Flossing Exercises to Help Resolve Arm Pain
Discover 3 evidence-based nerve flossing exercises to help resolve arm pain, nerve irritation, and upper extremity complaints. Learn how chiropractors use neurodynamic exercises, nerve mobilization techniques, and nerve tension tests to improve pain, function, and mobility for conditions like cervical radiculopathy, carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, and tennis elbow.
Rotator Cuff Weakness During Orthopedic Testing: What Are You Actually Feeling?
Learn how to interpret rotator cuff weakness during orthopedic testing, distinguish pain-related inhibition from structural dysfunction, and choose the right tests for partial and full-thickness tears.
Chiropractic E/M Coding Guide Part 3: Coding Using Time
Learn how to use time-based E/M coding for chiropractic visits under the 2021 E/M guidelines. Discover what counts toward total time, what activities are excluded, documentation best practices, and when to use time versus medical decision-making (MDM) for accurate, compliant coding and reduced audit risk.
Glute Weakness and Chronic Low Back Pain: What the Latest Research Really Says
Are the glutes the key to treating chronic low back pain? Explore what current research reveals about gluteus medius weakness, activation patterns, and why strengthening alone may not be the answer for CLBP rehabilitation.
Nerve Flossing for Stubborn Knee Pain
Discover how chiropractors can diagnose and treat persistent anterior knee pain using femoral nerve testing, neurodynamic assessment, and nerve flossing. Learn evidence-based chiropractic techniques, home exercises, and treatment strategies for patellofemoral pain syndrome.
The Friction Audit Every Chiropractic Office Should Perform
Learn how to improve your chiropractic patient experience with Dr. Kevin Christie’s friction audit framework. Discover how to identify and eliminate hidden barriers throughout the patient journey—from website booking and paperwork to visits, payments, and follow-up—to create a seamless experience that improves retention and referrals.
Chiropractic MRI Documentation: 5 Factors Insurers Use to Approve Imaging Requests
Learn the 5 key factors insurers use to approve MRI requests and how chiropractors can improve documentation to support medical necessity and reduce denials.
Top 10 New Chiropractic Research Studies of 2026
Review the top chiropractic research studies of 2026, including spinal manipulation, cervical radiculopathy, headache care, opioid reduction, plantar fasciitis, and more.
Chiropractic E/M Coding Guide Part 2: Medically Appropriate History and Examination
Learn how medically appropriate history and examination impact chiropractic E/M coding, SOAP note documentation, billing compliance, and audit protection under the 2021 E/M guidelines. Discover key documentation standards for new and established patients to support medical necessity and accurate chiropractic billing.
Same Heel Pain, Different Problem: The Truth About Low vs High Arch Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis has a funny way of humbling clinicians. Two patients walk in with the same diagnosis, both pointing dramatically at their heels, yet the underlying problem couldn’t be more different. One foot is collapsing like a poorly pitched tent. The other is stiff as a hardwood floor. And somehow, we’ve been treating them the same.
Let’s fix that in today's blog. Learn the best evaluations, exercises, and treatments for each of these foot conditions that may contribute to plantar fasciitis.
Manual Therapy vs Exercise for Chronic Low Back Pain: Evidence-Based Chiropractic Guide
Evidence-based comparison of manual therapy vs exercise for chronic low back pain in chiropractic care. Learn what the research shows, when to use each approach, and how to combine both for better pain relief, function, and long-term recovery based on patient tolerance and stage of rehabilitation.
Mastering the Elbow Exam: A Step-by-Step Guide for Chiropractors
Master the elbow exam with this 2-minute guide for chiropractors. Learn key questions, top orthopedic tests, and how to differentiate epicondylopathy, nerve entrapments, and referred pain to improve diagnostic accuracy and avoid missed elbow diagnoses.
Chiropractic E/M Coding Guide Part 1: New vs. Established Patients (99202–99215 Explained)
Learn how to correctly code new vs. established chiropractic patients using E/M codes (99201–99215). Avoid audits and maximize reimbursement.
Joint Hypermobility Syndrome and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder: Chiropractic Diagnosis and Treatment
Joint hypermobility affects up to 30% of the population. Learn the symptoms, Beighton score assessment, and chiropractic management of hypermobility spectrum disorders.
Bridging the Associate-Owner Chiropractor Divide: Creating Mutually Beneficial Relationships
Bridge the chiropractic associate-owner gap with strategies that create win-win relationships. Learn how clear expectations, fair compensation, mentorship, and financial sustainability help practice owners hire quality associates while empowering young chiropractors to grow, contribute, and thrive in meaningful careers. Strengthen your practice and team today.
HIPAA-Compliant AI Documentation for Chiropractors
Streamline chiropractic documentation with ChiroUp’s HIPAA-compliant AI feature Voice to Chart. Capture real patient conversations, filter out noise, and generate accurate one-click SOAP notes without assumptions, hallucinations, or data training. Spend less time charting and more time with patients.
5 Effective Cervicogenic Headache Treatments
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!
Sleep Dysfunction and Chronic Pain: A Missing Link to Recovery
Explore the powerful link between sleep dysfunction and chronic pain. Learn why poor sleep is a key predictor of persistent musculoskeletal pain, how sleep and pain reinforce each other, and how evidence-based chiropractors can screen for sleep issues to improve recovery and patient outcomes.
7 Chiropractic Marketing Strategies That Actually Work
Discover 7 proven chiropractic marketing strategies that grow your practice, boost patient loyalty, and generate referrals. Learn how to leverage internal, external, and professional marketing with tools like ChiroUp to save time, automate outreach, and attract more patients.
Delivering High-Quality Chiropractic Care
High-quality chiropractic care means consistent, safe, and patient-centered treatment. This blog breaks down 10 key clinical behaviors from a Delphi consensus, showing how system-supported practices—like structured intake, focused exams, outcome tracking, and patient education—make best-practice care efficient, effective, and easier to deliver every day.