Smooth pursuit neck torsion test: Complete clinical guide
The smooth pursuit neck torsion test shows whether the neck, not the inner ear, is driving your patient’s dizziness. Read the full protocol and interpretation.
Kemp’s test: Technique, accuracy & documentation guide
Download your free Kemp’s test template A print-ready sheet for recording the lumbar test in standing and seated positions. Fields cover patient positioning, movement findings, symptom pattern, and a SOAP-ready interpretation for lumbar spine assessment. Download template Two chiropractors can run the same Kemp’s test on the same patient and produce notes that look nothing […]
Spurling’s test: Procedure, interpretation, and clinical accuracy
Spurling’s test: Definition, procedure, and clinical interpretation Cervical radiculopathy is one of the most commonly missed musculoskeletal diagnoses in clinical practice. The Spurling’s test gives clinicians a fast, bedside method to reproduce the patient’s radicular symptoms and build a confident case for nerve root involvement before ordering imaging. Understanding exactly how to perform it, and […]
Chiropractic billing cheat sheet: CPT and ICD-10 codes
Download your free chiropractic billing cheat sheet A comprehensive reference guide combining CPT codes 98940-98943, ICD-10 diagnosis codes by spinal region, billing modifiers, Medicare rules, subluxation documentation requirements, and common claim denial fixes. Download template A chiropractic billing cheat sheet consolidates the CPT codes, ICD-10 pairings, and Medicare modifier rules chiropractors need for accurate claims […]
Chiropractic business plan template: What to include
Download your free chiropractic business plan A free, fillable business plan template covering executive summary, company and industry analysis, customer and competitive analysis, marketing plan, operations plan, management team, and the core financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow), plus an appendix. It’s a generic format, so use the section-by-section guide below to adapt […]
CPT Code 98943: Chiropractic manipulative treatment, extraspinal
CPT Code 98943 covers chiropractic manipulative treatment (CMT) applied to one or more extraspinal regions: any area outside the spine, including the head/neck (non-spinal), rib cage, abdomen, upper extremities, and lower extremities. CPT 98940 through 98942 count spinal regions instead. By contrast, CPT Code 98943 applies once per encounter whenever at least one extraspinal region […]
Body pain chart: Tracking template
Download your free body pain chart Body Pain Chart A ready-to-use diagram tool featuring front and back body silhouettes with pain marking zones, a severity rating scale (0-10), a pain-sensation checklist, and fields for treatment notes. Suitable for physiotherapy, chiropractic, osteopathy, MSK practices, sports medicine, and pain management practices. Download template A body pain chart […]
Starting a chiropractic practice: A practical launch guide [year]
Most chiropractors spend years mastering spinal manipulation but far less time on the business side, and that is where many practices stall before they open. This guide covers what the clinical curriculum skips: licensing timelines, entity formation, equipment sourcing, credentialing, software selection, and the marketing moves that fill your first month of appointments. Think of […]
Chiropractic marketing: 7 strategies to grow your practice
Most chiropractic practices spend money on marketing and get inconsistent results. The problem usually isn’t the tactic but the lack of a connected system, where every patient touchpoint, from the first Google search to the sixth appointment, reinforces the next. Effective marketing for chiropractors depends on that system more than most practitioners realize, and practice […]
Chiropractic Liability Insurance: Coverage Guide (2026)
One malpractice allegation can generate $50,000 or more in legal defense costs before settlement discussions even begin. Every paid claim against a chiropractor in the U.S. is reported to the National Practitioner Data Bank, where it becomes a permanent federal record that surfaces during every license renewal, credentialing review, and underwriting cycle. Liability coverage decides […]