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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