This article details the monumental Florida court ruling in Complete Care v State Farm (October 21, 2025), which offers a significant legal weapon for healthcare providers, including chiropractors, to combat insurance company abuse. The conflict arose after State Farm unilaterally halted payment on all claims submitted by Complete Care, a network that includes chiropractic services, alleging fraud based on the clinic’s "delayed collection of deductibles and coinsurance". Complete Care countered that they required signed contracts and collected 86% of copays, a better percentage than most clinics.

Judge Paul Huey determined that State Farm had issued an illegal private mandatory injunction without court approval or probable cause, which he ruled was necessary before trampling a citizen's rights. Furthermore, State Farm exacerbated the issue by sending "Breach Letters" to patients, instructing them that State Farm would not pay their claims. In an unprecedented move, the judge issued an injunction against State Farm, requiring them to immediately stop denying Complete Care claims, cease sending the detrimental Breach Letters, notify affected patients to pay their copays/deductibles, and settle all outstanding claims. This decision treats the frequent private injunctions issued by major insurers like State Farm and Allstate as illegal, establishing a vital legal precedent that the entire chiropractic profession can utilize to fight similar abuses.

This article presents evidence that Chiropractic Spinal Adjustments (CSAs) yield positive neurophysiological outcomes related to anxiety and depression, emphasizing that the underlying mechanisms are critical. Anxiety and depression are linked to decreased alpha wave activity in the brain. Studies by Haavik, et al. (2024), demonstrated that post-CSA assessments revealed a significant increase in alpha bands, a pattern associated with reduced anxiety and improved relaxation, which persisted when retested four weeks later.

A key distinction is drawn between a CSA—a high-velocity, low-amplitude thrust directed at an identified dysfunctional vertebral motion segment—and generic spinal manipulation. Only CSAs reliably generate Central Segmental Motor Control (CSMC) changes, which are central nervous system changes affecting motor function. Research confirms that CSAs induce measurable neuroplastic changes in cortical regions (including the primary motor and somatosensory cortices), enhance maximum voluntary contractions, and increase neurological feedback (H-reflex and V-wave). Given the known risks and common long-term side effects of anxiety and depression medications, such as SSRIs and benzodiazepines, including emotional blunting and sexual dysfunction, and confirming the safety profile of chiropractic care (an extremely low adverse event rate of 0.00021%), the literature supports using chiropractic as a safe, first-line treatment for managing these mood disorders.

This article explores contributing factors and specific therapies for pelvic floor discomfort, which affects both women and men and can stem from pregnancy, high-impact sports injuries, or age-related hormonal changes causing ligament relaxation. High parity and increased Body-Mass Index (BMI) are identified as strong risk factors for Pregnancy-Related Pelvic Girdle Pain (PPGP). Practitioners are advised to assess patients for conditions like pudendal nerve entrapment and to inquire about male prostate health and bowel habits, noting that strain from constipation and poor defecation posture can aggravate the pelvic floor.

In terms of treatment modalities, the author champions TECaR therapy (Transfer of Energy Capacitive and Resistive) and historical reflexology techniques. Foot reflexology, often rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine or early chiropractic/osteopathy, is highlighted as a mechanism to influence the pelvic floor, possibly through fascial connections. Specifically, the heel of the foot corresponds to the pelvic region, including the reproductive organs and pelvic floor muscles. The article maps out specific reflexology points on the foot and ankle corresponding to the sciatic nerve, reproductive organs (inner ankle/arch), and the bladder/urinary tract (medial midfoot), providing detailed guidance on applying sustained pressure for 60 seconds to relieve pelvic pain and associated dysfunction.

This article presents a proactive, five-part strategy for "squaring the geriatric curve"—the goal of maintaining a healthy, engaged life until a rapid decline at the very end, effectively adding "life to your years" (livegevity) rather than merely extending life. This holistic approach hinges on five synergistic components.

The first is Adjustments (CMT), which maintain normal joint mechanics, reduce degenerative changes, and must be paired with postural correction to reduce the negative effects of gravity. The second is Diet/Nutrition, emphasizing an anti-inflammatory diet high in omega-3s and low on the glycemic index, which helps mitigate systemic inflammation linked to most chronic diseases. Adequate protein intake (at least 0.75g/kg body weight for those over 55) is vital to combat sarcopenia. The third component is Rest/Sleep, which necessitates proper recovery from activity (active or passive) and maintaining sleep hygiene, including calming the brain through meditation or reading. Fourth is Mental Agility, requiring continuous engagement through learning new skills or staying socially active, especially since Alzheimer’s has been linked to inflammation. Finally, Exercise must include aerobic activity (minimum 120 minutes/week), resistance training to preserve muscle and bone mass, and flexibility training, all performed while grooving sagittal- and frontal-plane alignment. Chiropractic care is highlighted as the front-line defense, based on a vitalistic mechanism of healing, that enables patients to achieve this livegevity.

This article explores contributing factors and specific therapies for pelvic floor discomfort, which affects both women and men and can stem from pregnancy, high-impact sports injuries, or age-related hormonal changes causing ligament relaxation. High parity and increased Body-Mass Index (BMI) are identified as strong risk factors for Pregnancy-Related Pelvic Girdle Pain (PPGP). Practitioners are advised to assess patients for conditions like pudendal nerve entrapment and to inquire about male prostate health and bowel habits, noting that strain from constipation and poor defecation posture can aggravate the pelvic floor.

In terms of treatment modalities, the author champions TECaR therapy (Transfer of Energy Capacitive and Resistive) and historical reflexology techniques. Foot reflexology, often rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine or early chiropractic/osteopathy, is highlighted as a mechanism to influence the pelvic floor, possibly through fascial connections. Specifically, the heel of the foot corresponds to the pelvic region, including the reproductive organs and pelvic floor muscles. The article maps out specific reflexology points on the foot and ankle corresponding to the sciatic nerve, reproductive organs (inner ankle/arch), and the bladder/urinary tract (medial midfoot), providing detailed guidance on applying sustained pressure for 60 seconds to relieve pelvic pain and associated dysfunction.

The future of soft-tissue injury recovery marks a profound shift from reactive pain treatment to proactive prevention, early dysfunction identification, and the creation of highly personalized, data-driven, team-based recovery pathways. Chiropractors are positioned to play a vital role in this new era, intervening earlier and managing more complex cases with unprecedented precision. Technology has become a crucial clinical ally, utilizing tools like wearable sensors, motion-capture systems, and surface EMG suits to quantify movement asymmetries and detect compensation patterns before they evolve into pathology.

This paradigm emphasizes "precision recovery," integrating adaptive protocols based on genetic testing, Heart Rate Variability (HRV) monitoring, and AI-based software, ensuring care is tailored to the individual patient’s unique biology. Furthermore, interdisciplinary collaboration is deemed essential for complex cases, involving a team that may include DCs, MDs, physical therapists, and performance specialists to facilitate a complete, pain-free return to activity with reduced risk of re-injury. The chiropractor’s role transforms into a powerful one: serving as a diagnostician, movement strategist, collaborative care provider, and champion of proactive, nonsurgical solutions. Crucially, success requires strong patient engagement and education, framing setbacks as data rather than defeat, and reinforcing long-term movement hygiene.

This article tackles the critical decision chiropractors face regarding participation in insurance networks, clarifying a common myth: licensed DCs do not need to be credentialed to bill insurance for covered services. In fact, many insurance plans include chiropractic benefits that do not require provider enrollment, and some may even reimburse out-of-network providers more. The central dilemma revolves around whether network participation adds value or simply limits income potential, as in-network providers accept lower rates in exchange for potential access to a larger patient volume.

Key benefits of joining a network include predictable reimbursement, increased patient flow due to lower out-of-pocket costs, and built-in marketing through insurer directories. However, joining also brings significant pitfalls, such as lower contracted rates, restrictions on care (like visit limits), increased administrative burden (preauthorization/credentialing), and greater audit risk. Conversely, staying out-of-network grants greater clinical autonomy and fee flexibility, but often results in reduced patient volume and unpredictable payments. The article encourages a strategic, hybrid approach, where chiropractors join only select, high-value networks while remaining out-of-network for others, stressing that the final choice should align with the DC's financial goals and local market dynamics.

This article addresses the critical and often overlooked negative consequences of prescription and nonprescription drug use on the gut microbiome. A healthy gut microbiome is fundamental to overall wellness, influencing brain, metabolic, cardiovascular, and immune health; disruptions, however, are linked to conditions ranging from IBS and obesity to neurological disorders (like depression and Alzheimer’s disease) and certain cancers. The dramatic global increase in drug use has coincided with a spike in numerous diseases.

Research demonstrates a clear correlation: one study showed 24% of non-antibiotic drugs tested inhibited the growth of at least one strain of human gut bacteria. Furthermore, a landmark 2025 study examining 186 drugs found that nearly 90% were associated with changes in overall microbial diversity. This finding underscores that polypharmacy (the use of multiple unique drugs) has an additive effect, leading to a loss of microbial richness. Crucially, the research confirmed that medication use has long-term carryover effects on the gut microbiome, persisting years after a drug is taken. These drug-induced changes in the microbiome can negatively influence metabolism and immune function, leading to chronic inflammation, which is tied to serious health complications. Healthcare providers are urged to share this reality with their patients and community to encourage greater health awareness.