On Feb. 14, the International Chiropractors Association (ICA) submitted a letter from ICA President Selina Sigafoose Jackson, DC, FICA, to Florida State Representatives opposing a suggested expansion to specifically include dry needling in the Florida doctor of chiropractic’s scope of practice, according to an ICA press release. The proposed legislation, “HB 1063 Practice of Chiropractic Medicine,” introduced by Rep. Christine Hunschofsky and Rep. Allison Tant, would add language allowing Florida DCs to utilize dry needling to treat trigger points and myofascial pain after completing a requir ..read more

The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) has launched a Health Policy Fellowship to educate doctors of chiropractic about health policy, coding and other complex issues and to prepare them to advocate on behalf of the chiropractic profession in the future, notes an ACA press release. ACA members selected to participate in the fellowship’s first cohort are: Cynthia Chapman, DC, MPH, of Occoquan, Va., Della M. Schmid, DC, MS, of Newtown, Conn., and Morgan Price, DC, of Seattle, Wash. “This is an opportunity for members to develop knowledge and skills that will expand ACA’s capacity to influe ..read more

As Florida state lawmakers headed into the second half of their legislative session, two proactive bills requested by the Florida Chiropractic Association (FCA) continued to advance through their committees, reported a Feb. 9 FCA press release. Senate Bill 1474 Senate Bill 1474 made its debut in its first Senate committee of reference, the Senate Health Policy Committee. Sponsored by Sen. Jay Trumbull (R-Panama City), the bill proposes two changes to Ch. 460, the statutes regulating chiropractic. First, the bill seeks to fix a recently discovered problem for chiropractic graduates awaiting Fl ..read more

According to an International Chiropractors Association press release, ICA President Selina Sigafoose-Jackson, DC, FICA, responded to an article in Lancaster Online from a medical doctor who discussed referring her pediatric patients to a DC. Given the article made negative and inaccurate information about the ICA, she submitted a full rebuttal (provided below). The editors requested a truncated response limited to 250 words. Sigafoose-Jackson agreed with the stipulation that a link to the full original letter be provided in the article. “ICA has a duty to respond to misinformation in the med ..read more

An agreement has been reached in the case of Texas Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (TAAOM) v. Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners (TBCE), cementing the future of chiropractic acupuncture in Texas, says a Texas Chiropractic Association press release. The plaintiff TAAOM, the association representing the acupuncturists, has agreed not to appeal the decision delivered by a District Court in Travis County. The parties – TAAOM, defendant TBCE and the Texas Chiropractic Association, which served as an intervenor – have settled the case, bringing an end to a decade-long legal ..read more

The Joint Corp., a national operator, manager, and franchisor of chiropractic clinics, released its operating metrics for 2023. 2023 full year operating highlights Performed 13.6 million patient visits, compared to 12.2 million in 2022. Treated 932,000 new patients, compared to 845,000 in 2022. Increased system-wide sales1 12%, compared to 21% in 2022. Delivered comp sales2 of 4%, compared to 9% in 2022. Sold 55 franchise licenses, compared to 75 in 2022. Expanded total clinic count to 935, up from 838 clinics at December 31, 2022. Opened 104, closed 13, and sold to corporate thre ..read more

In December, the World Health Organization (WHO) released its first-ever guidelines on chronic low back pain (CLBP), based on input and research helmed by doctors of chiropractic in the Canadian Chiropractic Guidelines Initiative (CCGI). Low back pain is a global health concern and is the leading cause of disability globally across all ages and in both sexes. In 2020, approximately one in 13 people globally experienced low back pain (LBP).The WHO guidelines for non-surgical management of chronic primary low back pain in adults in primary and community care settings will provide evidence-based ..read more

Zeke Harkleroad, DC, a leading authority in spinal health and wellness, announced the launch of a revolutionary technology that has been transforming the lives of patients suffering from scoliosis. Celebrating their 25th year in the Austin community, Bee Caves Scoliosis and Chiropractic serves as a beacon of hope for many who suffer from a wide range of back pain and scoliosis. Driven by a commitment to innovation and patient care, his breakthrough treatments are showcased on his website and stellar online reviews. Scoliosis, a condition characterized by an abnormal curvature of the spine, ha ..read more

The Chiropractic Board of Australia has published an updated statement on the chiropractic care of pediatric patients. the International Chiropractors Association reports. The new statement goes into effect immediately. The Board, “after considering the recommendations made by the Safer Care Victoria independent review into chiropractic spinal manipulation of children under 12 years,” as well as having received “strong support for consumer choice voiced in the public consultation of the independent review,” issued a statement which: strengthened guidance on pediatric best practices and evide ..read more

The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) is joining more than 170 health care groups in support of a national study to collect data that will be used to accurately determine physician practice expenses. Information collected through the Physician Practice Information (PPI) Survey will help policymakers better understand the costs associated with modern physician practices and to support physician payment advocacy. The online PPI survey, which is being spearheaded by the American Medical Association (AMA) and conducted by Mathematica, an independent research group, is being randomly sent to ..read more