May 2024 Health Newsletter

I want to let you know that we are likely going to be making some changes in the insurances that we are accepting. In the past few years, some of the Medicare advantage programs have begun to make it much more difficult for us to participate in. 

Particularly, they are insisting on precertifying care with time consuming paperwork while only allowing payments for an office visit at a rate of about $34. This amount is only 80% of the already reduced Medicare contract rate (and half the reduced in-network rate for non-Medicare insurance). Then, the staff has to chase that $34 by internet and phone for minutes to hours to days. The patients are annoyed by the paperwork, and the staff is annoyed by the frustration and additional work. Up until now, we have offered the full range of care for the regular Medicare price allowed for spinal adjustment only. By statute, we are only paid through Medicare and supplemental insurance for spinal adjustments only. NOT for extremity adjustments, Not for musle or trigger point work, Not for Ultrasound, Muscle Stim, Intracell or Exams. We are permitted to charge for these services by obtaining your written permission, but have tried to be considerate of the many who are on a fixed income, while still providing the best possible care. 

I would ask 3 things of each of you.1) Please check your Medicare coverage in the upcoming enrollment period to see exactly what you are getting for your money. If you can, consider a traditional Medicare plus Medigap supplement (like AARP/United Healthcare, etc.). 2) Anticipate filling out a written permission for the additional services needed in your care and paying the nominal fees for the services if you decide to stay in an Advantage plan.

And, most importantly, 3) contact your US Congress Representative and US Senators to pass HR. 1610/ S.799 the Chiropractic Coverage Modernization Act. This will give chiropractors the ability to charge Medicare for any services permitted under their state licenses, rather than continue the outdated and discriminatory restrictions currently in place. For more information and to contact your representatives, click or paste this link : Chiropractic Coverage Modernization Act

As always, know that the Staff and I appreciate the trust you have placed in us. Thank you for continuing to allow us to be a part of your search for optimum wellness!

Car accidents can lead to a variety of injuries, ranging from minor discomfort to more serious conditions. Chiropractic care, provided by doctors of chiropractic (DCs), offers a proven, effective and natural approach to evaluating and treating many of the associated injuries. Let's explore how chiropractors can help individuals recover after an auto accident.

Evaluating Soft Tissue Injuries


• Understanding Soft Tissue Injuries: Soft tissues include muscles, ligaments, tendons, and fascia. These structures are highly prone to injury during sudden impacts, such as car accidents. DCs specialize in assessing soft tissue damage, even when X-rays may not reveal injuries, as they more commonly do not.
• Hands-On Assessment: Chiropractors use many techniques including manual techniques to evaluate soft tissues. They assess muscle tension, joint mobility, and alignment. By identifying areas of dysfunction, they create personalized treatment plans for maximum rehabilitation and outcome.

Treating Common Auto Accident Injuries


• Back Pain: Chiropractic care including chiropractic adjustments help restore spinal alignment, reduce pain and inflammation and promote healing, naturally. Soft tissue therapies (such as massage or myofascial release) help alleviate muscle tension and inflammation.
• Whiplash: Whiplash occurs due to rapid neck movement during collisions. Chiropractors address whiplash by providing safe soft tissue care which often includes gentle adjustments to the cervical and thoracic spine, improving range of motion, reducing pain and jumpstarting the healing process.
• Headaches: Post-accident headaches often result from neck strain. Chiropractic adjustments and soft tissue therapies can relieve tension and reduce headache frequency and pain intensity.
• Other Injuries: Chiropractors also treat other joint and soft tissue sprains and strains. They emphasize natural healing, avoiding unnecessary medications or invasive procedures.

The Safety of Chiropractic Care


• Non-Invasive Approach: Chiropractic care avoids surgery and medication. Patients appreciate the natural, drug-free solutions offered by DCs.
• Evidence-Based Practice: Chiropractic treatments are backed by research. Studies show their effectiveness in managing pain and improving function.


Chiropractic care provides a safe, natural, and effective way to address car accident injuries. By focusing on soft tissue evaluation, spinal alignment, and evidence-based treatments, DCs play a crucial role in helping patients recover and regain their quality of life.


If you've been in an auto accident, please contact our office today. We can tailor a treatment plan to your specific needs, promoting healing and restoring well-being.

Individuals partaking in even just a small amount of low-intensity exercise are significantly less likely to die prematurely than their sedentary counterparts, according to researchers.  The findings come from examining data from 10 previous studies of more than 36,000 older subjects.  The evidence is becoming more clear – stop moving, and the risk of death increases significantly.  Being sedentary 10 hours a day increased death during the close to 7-year study by 48%.  Those that pushed their sedentary lifestyle to 12 hours a day nearly tripled their risk of death during this time frame.  The good news is that researchers found that literally any level of physical activity level was beneficial.  Thus, you don’t need to run a marathon or even run to reap the benefits.  Simply get up, get out and just move!

According to research conducted by the World Health Organization (WHO), the majority of adolescents are not getting adequate amounts of physical activity.  The WHO recommends adolescents participate in an hour of moderate to vigorous physical activity daily.  However, data obtained by the WHO from 1.6 million students between 2001 and 2016 found only 1 out of 5 children met the WHO’s recommendation for daily physical activity.  The WHO attributes this lack of physical activity to increase in home screen time which is replacing the time for physical activity.  While the data is extremely concerning and parents and educational leaders need to step up to create and implement solutions, the good news is that over the 15 years reviewed, the physical activity for boys has actually improved.  Unfortunately, over that same period of time, there has been no improvement for the physical activity in girls.