Significant improvement for veterans with neck pain.

This study on 54 veterans with chronic neck disorders was recently published in the Journal JMPT and showed significant improvement with chiropractic management and treatment. I have recently had several active and retired military people start treatment and it is always disapointing to inform them that the military insurance plan Tricare does not have any chiropractic coverage :-(

Significant improvement for veterans with neck pain.

Benefiting from chiropractic care

I have many criticisms of medical insurance corporations, but this is a very well done 2 minute video by Blue Shield of California on the benefits of chiropractic care.

Benefiting from chiropractic care

Dr. Steven Santolin Attends Knee Diagnosis and Management Lecture by Chadwick Prodromos of the IL Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Centers

Dr. Steven Santolin attended a 3 hour lecture by Dr. Chadwick Prodromos of the Illinois Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Centers on October 18th. Dr. Prodromos spoke of diagnosis and treatments of common knee disorders including meniscal tears, anterior cruciate ligament tears, other ligament tears and the knee, patellar disorders, and surgical and nonsurgical alternatives to knee replacements.

This is the latest of several reports by Congress urging the Dept of Defense to increase the use of chiropractic care for the treatment of combat injuries stating that musculoskeletal injuries are twice as common as combat injuries. Chiropractors now practice at 60 military facilities.

Senate Panel Urges Pentagon to Increase Troop Access to Chiropractic

ChiroHealthUSA New uninsured and underinsured medical discount program

We are excited to share great news from Santolin Chiropractic Clinic. We are constantly looking for better ways to serve our patients. Over the years, with more frequency lately, we've had patients not be able to complete their care plan or receive the care that was needed because they did not have insurance or a third-party payer assisting with their financial responsibility. Even though in our practice we make it easy for patients to find a payment plan they can work within their family budget including the CareCredit healthcare credit card, some people were uncomfortable carrying a balance in our office. There were no other options for our patients to receive all the care they needed, until now.

We are excited to say that Dr. Santolin has achieved provider status with ChiroHealthUSA. ChiroHealthUSA is a discount medical plan organization that allows uninsured, underinsured or partially insured patients the ability to receive care at a discount.

For patients that were unable to complete a recommended care plan in the past, or for patients who have been hesitant about referring a friend or family member that is uninsured, underinsured or partially insured, you now have an option. Anyone in our community can become a ChiroHealthUSA member to access care in our office at discounted prices. Membership status with ChiroHealthUSA can quickly be applied for right in our office and it is only $39 per year for coverage for the entire family (all legal dependents).

We will continue to give the best service possible to our community, and now we know we can reach even more community members with your help. If you've not been in for a while, and want to return please call our office at 815-744-4442. If you have a friend or family member you been hesitant to refer, you can call our office to give us their contact information, or directly contact your friend or family member and give them our number. We are here to help and look forward to seeing you soon.

Santolin Chiropractic is now a provider for the Blue Cross HMO of Illinois and the Blue Advantage HMO

Santolin Chiropractic Clinic and Dr. Steven Santolin are now providers for the Blue Cross HMO of Illinois plan and the Blue Advantage HMO through the Silver Cross Managed Care Organization.

Low-Back Pain and CAM: What the Science Says

This is from the US National Institute of Health. According to clinical practice guidelines issued by the American College of Physicians and the American Pain Society in 2007, spinal manipulation is the only non drug treatment they recommend for low back pain and acupuncture should be considered when patients with chronic low-back pain do not respond to conventional treatment.

Low-Back Pain and CAM: What the Science Says

Senate Bill to Expand Veterans’ Access to Chiropractic Care Introduced

There has been progress, unfortunately very slow, with providing chiropractic care for veterans and military. So this is very big news! Currently chiropractic care is provided to veterans at 40 VA clinics across the country. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) has introduced legislation in the U.S. Senate designed to fully integrate chiropractic care as a covered service within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care system.

Senate Bill to Expand Veterans’ Access to Chiropractic Care Introduced

One Leg Greg

This is a website for Greg Beene who is a one legged bicycle racer. After losing his leg in a motorcycle accident, he was told he would probably never walk again. He now walks and bikes! :-)
I have rode with him on a couple Joliet Bicycle Club rides and I rode a 65 miles invitational ride with him a couple years ago. He is trying out for the US Paralympic team in July and hopes to also compete next year in London.
It has a short video and he is asking for donations for the expenses. His website link is below.

One Leg Greg

Santolin Chiropactic ChiroHealth USA New Uninsured and Underinsured Medical Discount Program

Message Text:	I have recently joined the ChiroHealth medical discount program and am able to offer discounted fees to patients that are uninsured or underinsured for chiropractic care. If you or someone you know who is thinking about chiropractic care is interested, please call our office and Tammy or Lee can explain the program to you and/or send you information about the program. 815-744-4442 Santolin Chiropractic Website

Dr. Steven Santolin DC attends American Chiropractic Rehabilitation Council s national Sympsium

Dr. Santolin DC recently attended the American Chiropractic Rehabilitation Council national symposium and received 14 hours of continuing education in musculoskeletal rehabilitation. This is part of his requirements for his diplomate status as a board certified chiropractic rehabilitation specialist.

Santolin Chiropractic Website

Most recent study showing chiropractic care less expensive than medical care for low back disorders

Here is the most recent of a long list of studies showing chiropractic care to be less expensive than medical care for low back disorders. This was a large study of Blue Cross of Tennessee cases over two years and showed 20-40% less cost for chiropractic care! Chiropractic care appears more expensive because it has a higher average of office visits, but medical care has much higher indirect costs such as testing including MRI's and CT's, drug costs, referrals to multiple specialists, referrals to physical therapy, higher hospitalization, and higher surgery rates.

Click below for the article abstract.

Cost of Care for Common Back Pain Conditions Initiated With Chiropractic Doctor vs Medical Doctor/Doctor of Osteopathy as First Physician: Experience of One Tennessee-Based General Health Insurer

Licensed Discount Medical Program

We are now members of an Illinois licensed discount program that gives discounted fees for uninsured or underinsured. Ask for details.

Details of program

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Joliet, Illinois
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