The Evidence Based Chiropractor Blog

Hundreds of chiropractic marketing and research articles to help you grow.

Jeff Langmaid 10/1/14 Jeff Langmaid 10/1/14

50,000 Positive Chiropractic Messages- by The Evidence Based Chiropractor

This year we are on pace to send nearly 50,000 positive messages of outreach to physicians (MD's and DO's) worldwide through our members. Reaching out in an motivational, educational, and research-based fashion enables our members to build referral relationships. Are members are setting the foundation for next generation of chiropractors today. It is time for us to gain cultural authority. It does not mean we need to "add" to chiropractic, but rather highlight and promote the unbelievably safe, effective, and powerful chiropractic adjustment.

-The Evidence Based Chiropractor is the leading DC/MD marketing and outreach group in the world. Our service is dedicated to increasing chiropractic utilization by showcasing research. Marketing to medical doctors through research is efficient, cost effective, and can dramatically improve your incoming referrals. Join us. Lets grow chiropractic together.

Jeff Langmaid 9/30/14 Jeff Langmaid 9/30/14

Medical Attitudes Towards Chiropractic- by The Evidence Based Chiropractor

A new study in the Journal of Chiropractic Education examines the attitudes, knowledge, and perception of medical students towards chiropractic care. Not surprisingly, many of the medical students have had limited exposure to chiropractic. Their views and perceptions were based on hearsay and speculation as opposed to research and experience. A few of the key quotes include:

‘‘Just a lack of understanding of what a chiropractor does and the safety associated with it, are barriers to me, you know, when I’m practicing or referring someone to a chiropractor.’’

‘‘Showed us journal articles . . . this is the kind of evidence we were looking for, and she had presented this to us about safety and about patient satisfaction. I think those are 2 big topics for me that. . .maybe I can take this seriously, rather than just brushing it off, you know, as a service.’’

I am sure these quotes resonate with many of the members of The Evidence Based Chiropractor. My estimation is that roughly 50% of the physicians my members interact with have never met a chiropractor before. Unfortunately, chiropractic seems to be the best-kept health care secret of the last 200 years. However, we can built referral relationships with other physicians and drive increased utilization of chiropractic. By presenting research, answering questions, building rapport, and reaching out we can build the referral relationships which will not only grow our individual practices', but the profession as whole. In my opinion chiropractic needs nothing added to it; we simply need to highlight the wonderful safety and efficacy of the chiropractic adjustment.

Jeff Langmaid 9/29/14 Jeff Langmaid 9/29/14

Your Chiropractic Intake Forms- by The Evidence Based Chiropractor

What are your intake and examination forms designed for? Are they to provide clinical information? Perhaps, begin educating a patient? Are they just a formality required by law? Maybe you aren't even sure the purpose of many of the items on the forms.

Over the years I have looked at many chiropractic intake and examination forms and have been utterly shocked at some the content which is not only present, but also missing, on these forms. The Evidence Based Chiropractor is set to streamline and simply this process. We will soon by releasing a set of intake and examination forms which are built from the ground up to represent the content and information needed to not only maximize your clinical picture, but also provide the content necessary to bill and code with confidence.

These forms will be fully customized with your practice information so you can easily print and begin using immediately. Conversely, if you are using a EHR, they will provide you with a template for your system.

No more guessing. No more conjecture.

Simple, streamlined, and elegant intake and examination. Learn more about our chiropractic forms here.

The Evidence Based Chiropractor makes no guarantees, directly or implied regarding the specifics of billing, coding, and reimbursement. Local, regional, and state laws vary and always take precedent.

Jeff Langmaid 9/28/14 Jeff Langmaid 9/28/14

Does Chiropractic Care Require an MD Referral? by The Evidence Based Chiropractor

Absolutely not. Patients can consult chiropractors directly. However, chiropractors often work closely with medical doctors, many of whom refer to chiropractors when they believe chiropractic treatment will help alleviate a patient’s condition. Similarly, chiropractors frequently refer to medical doctors when necessary. Research shows that patients can achieve the best outcomes when their team of healthcare professionals are working together.

Jeff Langmaid 9/27/14 Jeff Langmaid 9/27/14

When Should I See a Chiropractor? by The Evidence Based Chiropractor

Eight out of ten people will experience back pain at some point in their life, and at least one third of the people in our community have back pain at any given time. For many people, the pain can keep them away from work, school, or even their day-to-day activities. If pain causes interruptions and restrictions in the activities of your daily life then you should consult a health care provider.

Chiropractors are highly educated and extensively trained to evaluate, diagnose, and treat conditions disorders of the spine, joints, muscle and nervous systems. These disorders may include back pain, neck pain, headaches, referred pain in your arms and legs, etc. Many patients seek chiropractic treatment for wellness care. Others, like seniors, find that treatment helps them to maintain mobility and good range of motion.

Pain should never become a way of life, especially when qualified help is available.

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