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Hi all, I have been going to see a wonderful chiropractor for the last several months for migraines. My issue has always been super tight neck & shoulders. It worked extremely well and cut them down to maybe one migraine a week which is huge for me. I would like to continue going once a week, but I’m wondering if anyone had any luck with something they can use at home to cover in between? Thinking a massage/heat pillow you see online. Not sure if they are a scam, somewhat effective, etc. thanks!

Opening a second clinic and hiring 2 DCs. Malpractice + payers won’t let them treat until we show primary source license verification. State board phone line is 2hr hold times.

We’re paying rent on an empty room while waiting. Solo owners, how did you speed this up without hiring credentialing staff?

I’m wondering if anyone has seen a chiropractor while pregnant?

I fully believe in chiropractors and think that they can be really beneficial. And I’ll mention I go to pelvic floor PT 2 days/week. I just went to a family chiro near me that has over 80 5 star reviews, nothing negative. I just got kind of a weird vibe but I’m not sure if I should give it another shot.

I feel like the adjustments were a little bit rough. She adjusted my upper back but then also did my lower back and the twisting she had me do felt intense. I’m not sure if I’m overreacting but I’m so nervous about something happening to my baby. Everything else she did felt relatively gentle.

Side note: when I walked in her second question regarding my pregnancy was a strange look of pity asking “planned or unplanned??” Not that it really matters but I’m 27 years old and also married. It just felt kinda weird. Otherwise she was really nice but I’m not sure if I’m just overreacting.

What do you all think? Should I go back? I do think maybe she could help me but I’m not sure.

Massage and chiropractic tables are one of those categories where the price range is enormous and the quality gap between a $200 portable table and a $1500 professional unit is real but hard to evaluate without hands-on comparison. pivotal health products sits in the professional tier and the question is whether that quality difference translates to durability and comfort that matters for regular home or practice use. Is the build quality and padding durability at a level where the table holds up through years of regular use, and are the adjustment mechanisms smooth and reliable under load?

I'm looking for some insights into the following:

1. Where are practice owners 'searching' for an Associate Chiropractor to join their business? We're expanding in Central Florida. We get solicitations for ZipRecruiter, Indeed etc. Has anyone had luck with one of these avenues? If not, where are you looking, posting, calling to find Chiro's looking for a gig?

2. I've been active in this community for ~6 months and I've seen a few posts around Associate Comp Plans & Bonus structures. To be completely honest, 98% of them look unnecessarily complicated and difficult to track.(Maybe that's intentional to keep Associates confused on their comp plan?) I would love to hear what other practice owners are doing to FAIRLY compensate their Associates for GOOD, CONSISTENT work.

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I'm going through this crazy intensive training right now on building sales funnels and I'm actually getting pretty good at this 

But I need to practice on real businesses - not just fake ones.

So I'm looking for 2-3 people who'd let me build the first page of their funnel for FREE.

Want more leads? I'll build you a lead funnel. You want to sell something? I'll build you a sales funnel. You want people to book calls with you? I'll create an application funnel.

No catch. I just want to experience (and a testimonial if you love it).

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I just started working with a patient who is dealing with a shoulder problem. He has been working with a personal trainer for a few years and he was telling me that his trainer was stretching him out and “getting into the muscle”. Sounds like this trainer is getting out of his scope and doing some manual therapy.

How do I handle that conversation with the patient that their trainer shouldn’t be doing that? They obviously have a strong relationship and I don’t want to offend him somehow, but also that’s not ok. Should I get the trainers info and take it up with him, or speak with the gym management?

Heyyyy guys. So basically I have bad social anxiety and have a hard time saying no. I just had a first appointment at a chiropractor and was deciding how to pay for their "wellness plan". I didn't want to pay it all upfront (expensive) so I opted for the financing option using CareCredit. Is CareCredit a scam? I sort of just signed everything and I really wish I did my research beforehand. I also don't want to stick to the plan they laid out for me, I was just hoping to go a couple times and pay out of pocket for visits but I see now that's now what they do at the place. If I decide to not go back there and cancel upcoming appointments, how would that affect my CareCredit balance? Or my credit? Would I just be able to cancel it and get rid of my account? Please help.

Does anyone know how the scoring works for the old version (not the Colorado one) of part 4 boards. Anyone who has passed it, did you make any minor mistakes and still pass with a good score? If so what type of mistakes?

I've talk to many chiropractors on fb groups asking the same question .The responses?Binder or spreadsheet.

sorry for the ted talk- i’ve been applying and interviewing for associate positions in my state since beginning of the year (after quitting a horrible associate place where i was crying everyday for months). i live in a rural area trying to live in a bigger city so a lot of my saved money is spent on travel. i always make it to the final round of interviews or one of their top candidates, but never picked. i finally found a wellness clinic i applied to, shadowed, etc and really really liked it. i felt like i was seeing docs who experienced horrible associate positions in the past as well so i was coming in thinking i was seen and heard by others. less than a week after seeing the clinic the head doc sent me an initial offer letter and that they would be happy to discuss any changes or negotiate anything i wanted. compared to the minimum base salary (which i met the qualifications and requirements for), they low balled me about 10k. based on what we talked about previously, i was shocked by this. so along with asking some clarifying questions, i ask if we could negotiate the starting salary to what the job posting said the minimum was. a few days later i got a text from the head doc that “some things have changed in the office” but that they’re not ignoring me and will get back to me ASAP. a few days after that i got another text saying that unfortunately “due to changes and financial logistics” they cannot afford to take me on as an associate anymore. i’m devastated. did i do something wrong? what would cause such a 180? i also don’t have the best home life atm so i’m also trying to escape that but now with gas prices increasing i can barely afford to travel to interviews now. i’ve applied to do remote UR chiro work but ive received no cases yet.

Hello everyone,

I recently did the Part 4 practical exam and don’t feel the best about it. I struggled with some adjustments as they were worded really confusing and kind of blanked out. My history stations went well, I was able to finish and ask additional questions and also finished my ortho/physical exam stations well with minor mistakes. Not sure how i did on the PEP stations though but most conditions were obvious after the history/patient interaction. Don’t feel good about my adjustments tho, some stations my positioning was wrong. How is the scoring for this exam, is it still 375 passing like Part 1-3? I feel like I passed more than 50% of the stations but not sure. (Also forgot to sanitize in one station :(

I'm currently trying to decide between a few chiro schools, so I'm looking for honest feedback from people who are actually there, have been there, or know people who are.

A little background about me: I got my associate's degree in science when I was still in high school. I was accepted into LECOM's early acceptance program, so I went to college to study bio to later become a DO. I had to move back home due to health issues that same year. I decided to get a BBA in professional sales instead because I figured it would apply to any job I would want to do in the future, but I've ultimately decided I want to go back to medicine. When I was still on track to be a DO, I shadowed a lot of different types of doctors. I've worked with chiros, natropaths, acupuncturists, DOs, and MDs, and I've always enjoyed holistic medicine the most. Being a DO is pretty much out of the question for me right now because I would have to go back to school to get another degree in a science major. I'll be graduating with my BBA in the spring of 2027, and I'm planning to start tri 1 of chiro school in the fall of 2027.

I'm in Ohio, so other than Pitt, there's nothing really close to me. I think moving would be fun anyway lol. Here are some of the schools I've been researching and my thoughts. Please feel free to offer personal experience/opinions on any of these.

- Life: I ruled it out pretty quickly once I heard about their accreditation issues.

- Sherman: I talked to an admissions counselor, but wasn't impressed with their approach. Plus, I've read some comments on this sub, so I've ruled out that school.

- Palmer: I did talk to an admissions counselor because it seems like everyone recommends it. However, I was not overly excited about anything they had to offer. It was one of those intuitive things where I just knew it wasn't the place for me.

-Texas Chiropractic College: I talked to an admissions counselor and submitted an application. It was originally one of the top schools on my list, but I think there are others that better fit what I'm looking for. It seems ok, just not the best fit for me.

- NUHS: I have some of their prerecs done already because of my AS, but I would still have to do more, which would add another semester or two before I could go. Seems like a great school though. However, I don't really like that they don't offer any other type of certifications that can be included in the program (acupuncture, cupping, etc). The big pro about NUHS is that my family has a house about 30 minutes away from the St. Pete campus, so that would save a ton of money. That's really the only reason I'm even considering it.

- Logan: This is one of my top choices. I love that they have an acupuncture program that can be integrated into the chiro program, and it can be done as an elective so it's not any additional time or cost. That's a big plus for me because I want to be able to offer acupuncture and actually use it when it benefits the patient. They also seem like they take a pretty balanced approach to philosophy/evidence-based, which fits what I'm looking for.

- Parker: This is another one I've been really interested in. I like that they're focused on a modern, well-rounded chiro education. I've heard mixed but generally good things about their clinics. They also have an acupuncture program, which is great. I talked to an admissions counselor today who was so sweet, knowledgeable, helpful, and got me really excited about applying and visiting. Dallas is definitely a lot different than my little Ohio farm town. I'm not really used to the city at all, but I honestly think it could be a fun growth experience.

- Cleveland: I've looked into this one quite a bit too. I like that it's a bit smaller and feels more tight-knit. They seem to have all the stuff I'm looking for too. I also remember really liking KC last time I was there, but that's been a few years.

Right now, I'm mainly trying to figure out what the day-to-day experience is like at each of these schools -- class load, clinical prep, support system, and opinions. Websites and admissions reps can only tell me so much. Logan, CUKC, and Parker are my top picks right now, so I'm planning visits to see the campuses and meet some students. If anyone has been through any of these programs or has any honest insight (good or bad), I'd really appreciate it. I want to make the most informed decision possible before committing.

Thanks in advance to anyone who takes the time to respond!

Has anyone here had a good read of some of the entries on here?

For example. This one above ?

I’d love to hear what everyone has to think.

Saw a company called Chiro Armor that offers service to make the office compliant for medicare and other agencies. The cost was incredibly high. What are some alternatives?

Hey docs!

I was wondering how much Facebook ads cost. Thanks!!

Hi r/chiropractic,

Not seeking medical advice — this is a career question. I already have a treating team and I’m not looking for input on my own condition.

I’m 32, based in France, currently a project manager in industry. I’m seriously considering a career change to chiropractic (5-year program at IFEC in France) and I’d like to hear from chiropractors who practice with scoliosis or a history of back issues themselves.
My questions are about the profession, not my health:
1. Physical demands of the job: For chiros who have scoliosis or chronic back issues, how sustainable is full-time practice over a career? Adjustments, hours on your feet, repetitive manual work — what’s the realistic picture?
I have many works experiences and the worst are being sitted all day long.
2. Practice adaptations: Have you adjusted your techniques, hours, or specialty (e.g., toward instrument-assisted, low-force, pediatric, sports) to make it work long-term?
3. Hindsight: Knowing what you know now, would you still have chosen this profession? Anything you’d warn someone in my situation about?
4. Career change: If anyone here entered chiropractic school after a previous career in a different field, I’d be curious how that transition went.

Thanks for any insight — I want to make this decision with clear eyes.

I have been trying to find a useful way of doing this from my office list of patients. I have confirmations from my scheduling software that texts patients a reminder, but would like to market to 'non-active' or folks I have not seen in a while. Do any of you do this type of marketing? I am a super small office, just me. I see less than 20 a week (part time) but would like to increase... Thanks... ( also I am a bit behind with some tech, I have been in business like 30 years. )

I need to hire an associate for my office.
Looking to set up a pay structure that is fair to the associate and fair to me as the business owner. Some sort of salary plus performance bonus. However, I want it to be attainable and give the associate a chance to grow. What seems to be the best set up right now? My practice is Insurance based and we offer uncovered services like shockwave and decompression