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CF 292: Discs In Low Back Pain & Unnecessary Surgeries Via COVID
Today we’re going to talk about Discs In Low Back Pain & Unnecessary Surgeries Via COVID
Purchase Dr. Williams’s book, a perfect educational tool and chiropractic research reference for the daily practitioner, from the Amazon store TODAY!
OK, we are back and you have found the Chiropractic Forward Podcast where we are making evidence-based chiropractic fun, profitable, and accessible while we make you and your patients better all the way around.
We’re the fun kind of research. Not the stuffy, high-brow, look down your nose at people kind of research. We’re research talk over a couple of beers.
I’m Dr. Jeff Williams and I’m your host for the Chiropractic Forward podcast. I’m so glad you’re spending your time with us learning together.
Chiropractors – I’m hiring at my personal clinic. I need talent, ambition, drive, smart, and easy to get along with associates. If this is you and Amarillo, TX is your speed, send me an email at [email protected]
If you haven’t yet I have a few things you should do.
You have found yourself smack dab in the middle of Episode #292
Now if you missed last week’s episode, we talked about Racial and Ethnic Disparities In Chronic Low Back Pain & Pregnancy And Cannabis Use . Make sure you don’t miss that info. Keep up with the class.
On the personal end of things…..
Isn’t it funny how things work sometimes? I had something odd happened recently here in the clinic. We found out that our acupuncturist was moving to a different chiropractor’s office. She’s been with us for about eight years. What she’s credentialed through me to see veterans through our VA system.
So the VA randomly called us one day inquiring on her moving to another office and when that is happening, etc. Well, it was news to us. So we reached out to the acupuncturist and she admitted that she had plans to move but had not shared them with us yet. Although Amarillo Texas is about 225,000 people, there are only 3 acupuncturists in the entire area. It’s just not that popular here.
Although, it is definitely gaining in popularity. So the prospects of us being able to bring on another acupuncturist quickly are very slim. However, we went ahead and reached out to the one we really wanted to work with us. I have a good relationship with her, but things have just not worked out to where we could’ve actually worked together before. It turns out that she was tired of her current situation and was interested in making a move.
So she came in for an interview, we talked, and she was on board. We started the credentialing process with the VA that very day, so, while it takes 90 days to get credentialed, at this point, we are already almost a month into the process. That should significantly shorten the waiting period for our veterans to switch to a new acupuncturist and soften the landing.
Oh, in the meantime, if our previous acupuncturist, had any plans of stealing our patients, and taking them to a new place, that is going to be hard for her to accomplish. She hast to get completely re-credentialed, and I promise you were ahead of her on getting that done. In addition, the veterans have to get authorization to see her and she hast to get credentialed before they can even start the process of getting authorized through her. Whereas here in my clinic the machine is already built. The gears are already oiled and greased, and we are at fine-tune the machine. I think there’s no doubt we are going to come out ahead on this transition.
One thing we all know is that the one constant in life is that things are always changing.
Many of us are going through changes with staff. I have 3 CA’s and that third spot. It’s just a constant turnover. I have another one that will start in two weeks. The last one lasted for about two weeks. The one before her lasted about three months. It’s been miserable but when we find the right one I think it will have been worth it anyway, that’s what’s on my mind this morning. Getting acupuncture back up and running and marketed, and getting another new staff member up and going.
It’s a constant churn and, as they say in the military, just embrace the suck and keep trucking. It all pays for your life and for the life of your family members. Might as well enjoy all of it that you can and embrace the parts you feel suck your soul and keep that part in the proper context.
Item #1
The first on today is called “Intervertebral disc degeneration and how it leads to low back pain” by Ashish D Diwan, James Melrose and published in Pub Med on Nov14 2022. Dayum. That’s hot.
Why They Did It
How They Did It
What They Found
Wrap It Up
Before getting to the next one,
Next thing, go to https://www.tecnobody.com/en/products That’s Tecnobody as in T-E-C-nobody. They literally have the most impressive clinical equipment I’ve ever seen. I own the ISO Free and am looking to add more to my office this year or next. The equipment you’re going to find over there can be marketed in your community like crazy because you’ll be the only one with something that damn cool in your office.
When you decide you can‘t live without those products, send me an email and I‘ll give you the hookup. They will 100% differentiate your clinic from your competitors.
I have to tell you, Dr. Chris Howson, the inventor of the Drop Release tool re-activated the code! Use the code HOTSTUFF upon purchase at droprelease.com & get $50 off your purchase. Would you like to spend 5-10 minutes doing pin and stretch and all of that? Or would you rather use a drop release to get the same or similar results in just a handful of seconds. I love it, my patients love it, and I know yours will too. droprelease.com and the discount code is HOTSTUFF. Go do it.
Item #2
Our last one this week is called, “100,000 older Americans got unnecessary surgeries during dangerous first year of COVID-19” by Aaron Toleos and published in Lown Institute on May 17, 2022. Hot potato!
Why They Did It
The Lown Institute conducted this analysis to shed light on the issue of overuse of medical procedures in American healthcare, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. The aim was to bring attention to the fact that even during a public health crisis, unnecessary procedures were still being performed on vulnerable patients, potentially exposing them to harm and wasting healthcare resources.
How They Did It
The analysis was based on Medicare claims data from January to December 2020. The Lown Institute used the 100% Medicare claims database to evaluate the volume of overuse for eight common low-value procedures. The specific procedures and criteria for overuse were determined based on the institute’s previously published research into the measurement of low-value care at hospitals.
What They Found
Wrap It Up
The analysis conducted by the Lown Institute highlights the persistence of overuse of medical procedures in U.S. hospitals, even during a major public health crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite previous knowledge that certain procedures, such as coronary stents for stable coronary disease, are of limited clinical benefit, they continue to be performed at high rates. This raises concerns about patient safety, healthcare costs, and the need to address the issue of overuse in the American healthcare system. The findings call for greater attention to evidence-based practices and the promotion of appropriate and necessary medical interventions to ensure better patient outcomes and more efficient use of healthcare resources.
Let’s get to the message. Same as it is every week.
Store
Remember the evidence-informed brochures and posters at chiropracticforward.com.
Purchase Dr. Williams’s book, a perfect educational tool and chiropractic research reference for the daily practitioner, from the Amazon store TODAY!
The Message
I want you to know with absolute certainty that when Chiropractic is at its best, you can‘t beat the risk vs reward ratio because spinal pain is primarily a movement-related pain and typically responds better to movement-related treatment rather than chemical treatments like pills and shots.
When compared to the traditional medical model, research and clinical experience show us patients can get good to excellent results for headaches, neck pain, back pain, and joint pain to name just a few.
It’s safe and cost-effective can decrease surgeries & disability and we do it through conservative, non-surgical means with minimal hassle to the patient.
And, if the patient treats preventatively after initial recovery, we can usually keep it that way while raising the overall level of health!
Key Point:
At the end of the day, patients should have the guarantee of having the best treatment that offers the least harm. When it comes to non-complicated musculoskeletal complaints….
That‘s Chiropractic!
Contact
Send us an email at dr dot williams at chiropracticforward.com and let us know what you think of our show and tell us your suggestions for future episodes.
Feedback and constructive criticism is a blessing and so are subscribes and excellent reviews on podcast platforms.
We know how this works by now. If you value something, you have to share it, interact with it, review it, talk about it from time to time, and actively hit a few buttons to support it here and there when asked. It really does make a big difference.
Connect
We can‘t wait to connect with you again next week. From the Chiropractic Forward Podcast flight deck, this is Dr. Jeff Williams saying upward, onward, and forward.
Website
Home
Social Media Links
https://www.facebook.com/chiropracticforward/
Chiropractic Forward Podcast Facebook GROUP
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1938461399501889/
Tweets by Chiro_Forward
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Stitcher:
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TuneIn
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About the Author & Host
Dr. Jeff Williams – Fellow of the International Academy of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine (FIANM) and Board Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Forensic Professionals (DABFP) – Chiropractor in Amarillo, TX, Chiropractic Advocate, Author, Entrepreneur, Educator, Businessman, Marketer, and Healthcare Blogger & Vlogger
The post Discs In Low Back Pain & Unnecessary Surgeries Via COVID appeared first on Chiropractic Forward.
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CF 292: Discs In Low Back Pain & Unnecessary Surgeries Via COVID
Today we’re going to talk about Discs In Low Back Pain & Unnecessary Surgeries Via COVID
Purchase Dr. Williams’s book, a perfect educational tool and chiropractic research reference for the daily practitioner, from the Amazon store TODAY!
OK, we are back and you have found the Chiropractic Forward Podcast where we are making evidence-based chiropractic fun, profitable, and accessible while we make you and your patients better all the way around.
We’re the fun kind of research. Not the stuffy, high-brow, look down your nose at people kind of research. We’re research talk over a couple of beers.
I’m Dr. Jeff Williams and I’m your host for the Chiropractic Forward podcast. I’m so glad you’re spending your time with us learning together.
Chiropractors – I’m hiring at my personal clinic. I need talent, ambition, drive, smart, and easy to get along with associates. If this is you and Amarillo, TX is your speed, send me an email at [email protected]
If you haven’t yet I have a few things you should do.
You have found yourself smack dab in the middle of Episode #292
Now if you missed last week’s episode, we talked about Racial and Ethnic Disparities In Chronic Low Back Pain & Pregnancy And Cannabis Use . Make sure you don’t miss that info. Keep up with the class.
On the personal end of things…..
Isn’t it funny how things work sometimes? I had something odd happened recently here in the clinic. We found out that our acupuncturist was moving to a different chiropractor’s office. She’s been with us for about eight years. What she’s credentialed through me to see veterans through our VA system.
So the VA randomly called us one day inquiring on her moving to another office and when that is happening, etc. Well, it was news to us. So we reached out to the acupuncturist and she admitted that she had plans to move but had not shared them with us yet. Although Amarillo Texas is about 225,000 people, there are only 3 acupuncturists in the entire area. It’s just not that popular here.
Although, it is definitely gaining in popularity. So the prospects of us being able to bring on another acupuncturist quickly are very slim. However, we went ahead and reached out to the one we really wanted to work with us. I have a good relationship with her, but things have just not worked out to where we could’ve actually worked together before. It turns out that she was tired of her current situation and was interested in making a move.
So she came in for an interview, we talked, and she was on board. We started the credentialing process with the VA that very day, so, while it takes 90 days to get credentialed, at this point, we are already almost a month into the process. That should significantly shorten the waiting period for our veterans to switch to a new acupuncturist and soften the landing.
Oh, in the meantime, if our previous acupuncturist, had any plans of stealing our patients, and taking them to a new place, that is going to be hard for her to accomplish. She hast to get completely re-credentialed, and I promise you were ahead of her on getting that done. In addition, the veterans have to get authorization to see her and she hast to get credentialed before they can even start the process of getting authorized through her. Whereas here in my clinic the machine is already built. The gears are already oiled and greased, and we are at fine-tune the machine. I think there’s no doubt we are going to come out ahead on this transition.
One thing we all know is that the one constant in life is that things are always changing.
Many of us are going through changes with staff. I have 3 CA’s and that third spot. It’s just a constant turnover. I have another one that will start in two weeks. The last one lasted for about two weeks. The one before her lasted about three months. It’s been miserable but when we find the right one I think it will have been worth it anyway, that’s what’s on my mind this morning. Getting acupuncture back up and running and marketed, and getting another new staff member up and going.
It’s a constant churn and, as they say in the military, just embrace the suck and keep trucking. It all pays for your life and for the life of your family members. Might as well enjoy all of it that you can and embrace the parts you feel suck your soul and keep that part in the proper context.
Item #1
The first on today is called “Intervertebral disc degeneration and how it leads to low back pain” by Ashish D Diwan, James Melrose and published in Pub Med on Nov14 2022. Dayum. That’s hot.
Why They Did It
How They Did It
What They Found
Wrap It Up
Before getting to the next one,
Next thing, go to https://www.tecnobody.com/en/products That’s Tecnobody as in T-E-C-nobody. They literally have the most impressive clinical equipment I’ve ever seen. I own the ISO Free and am looking to add more to my office this year or next. The equipment you’re going to find over there can be marketed in your community like crazy because you’ll be the only one with something that damn cool in your office.
When you decide you can‘t live without those products, send me an email and I‘ll give you the hookup. They will 100% differentiate your clinic from your competitors.
I have to tell you, Dr. Chris Howson, the inventor of the Drop Release tool re-activated the code! Use the code HOTSTUFF upon purchase at droprelease.com & get $50 off your purchase. Would you like to spend 5-10 minutes doing pin and stretch and all of that? Or would you rather use a drop release to get the same or similar results in just a handful of seconds. I love it, my patients love it, and I know yours will too. droprelease.com and the discount code is HOTSTUFF. Go do it.
Item #2
Our last one this week is called, “100,000 older Americans got unnecessary surgeries during dangerous first year of COVID-19” by Aaron Toleos and published in Lown Institute on May 17, 2022. Hot potato!
Why They Did It
The Lown Institute conducted this analysis to shed light on the issue of overuse of medical procedures in American healthcare, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. The aim was to bring attention to the fact that even during a public health crisis, unnecessary procedures were still being performed on vulnerable patients, potentially exposing them to harm and wasting healthcare resources.
How They Did It
The analysis was based on Medicare claims data from January to December 2020. The Lown Institute used the 100% Medicare claims database to evaluate the volume of overuse for eight common low-value procedures. The specific procedures and criteria for overuse were determined based on the institute’s previously published research into the measurement of low-value care at hospitals.
What They Found
Wrap It Up
The analysis conducted by the Lown Institute highlights the persistence of overuse of medical procedures in U.S. hospitals, even during a major public health crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite previous knowledge that certain procedures, such as coronary stents for stable coronary disease, are of limited clinical benefit, they continue to be performed at high rates. This raises concerns about patient safety, healthcare costs, and the need to address the issue of overuse in the American healthcare system. The findings call for greater attention to evidence-based practices and the promotion of appropriate and necessary medical interventions to ensure better patient outcomes and more efficient use of healthcare resources.
Let’s get to the message. Same as it is every week.
Store
Remember the evidence-informed brochures and posters at chiropracticforward.com.
Purchase Dr. Williams’s book, a perfect educational tool and chiropractic research reference for the daily practitioner, from the Amazon store TODAY!
The Message
I want you to know with absolute certainty that when Chiropractic is at its best, you can‘t beat the risk vs reward ratio because spinal pain is primarily a movement-related pain and typically responds better to movement-related treatment rather than chemical treatments like pills and shots.
When compared to the traditional medical model, research and clinical experience show us patients can get good to excellent results for headaches, neck pain, back pain, and joint pain to name just a few.
It’s safe and cost-effective can decrease surgeries & disability and we do it through conservative, non-surgical means with minimal hassle to the patient.
And, if the patient treats preventatively after initial recovery, we can usually keep it that way while raising the overall level of health!
Key Point:
At the end of the day, patients should have the guarantee of having the best treatment that offers the least harm. When it comes to non-complicated musculoskeletal complaints….
That‘s Chiropractic!
Contact
Send us an email at dr dot williams at chiropracticforward.com and let us know what you think of our show and tell us your suggestions for future episodes.
Feedback and constructive criticism is a blessing and so are subscribes and excellent reviews on podcast platforms.
We know how this works by now. If you value something, you have to share it, interact with it, review it, talk about it from time to time, and actively hit a few buttons to support it here and there when asked. It really does make a big difference.
Connect
We can‘t wait to connect with you again next week. From the Chiropractic Forward Podcast flight deck, this is Dr. Jeff Williams saying upward, onward, and forward.
Website
Home
Social Media Links
https://www.facebook.com/chiropracticforward/
Chiropractic Forward Podcast Facebook GROUP
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1938461399501889/
Tweets by Chiro_Forward
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtc-IrhlK19hWlhaOGld76Q
iTunes
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/chiropractic-forward-podcast-chiropractors-practicing/id1331554445?mt=2
Player FM Link
https://player.fm/series/2291021
Stitcher:
https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-chiropractic-forward-podcast-chiropractors-practicing-through
TuneIn
https://tunein.com/podcasts/Health–Wellness-Podcasts/The-Chiropractic-Forward-Podcast-Chiropractors-Pr-p1089415/
About the Author & Host
Dr. Jeff Williams – Fellow of the International Academy of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine (FIANM) and Board Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Forensic Professionals (DABFP) – Chiropractor in Amarillo, TX, Chiropractic Advocate, Author, Entrepreneur, Educator, Businessman, Marketer, and Healthcare Blogger & Vlogger
The post Discs In Low Back Pain & Unnecessary Surgeries Via COVID appeared first on Chiropractic Forward.
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