11/11/2026

AAC President Represents Arizona at ChiroCongress Convention

AAC President Dr. Scott LeBaron recently attended the annual ChiroCongress Convention, connecting with chiropractic association leaders from across the country. Why does it matter? Many challenges facing Arizona chiropractors are also being addressed in other states. Through ChiroCongress, AAC can learn from successful initiatives, build valuable relationships, and bring new ideas and resources back to Arizona to better serve and protect our members.

11/11/2026

Updated Treatment Guidelines Recognize Continued Chiropractic Care for Chronic Spine Pain

A significant change to evidence-based treatment guidelines could have important implications for chiropractic patients, documentation, and reimbursement.

The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) announced on November 9, 2026, that ODG by MCG has updated its evidence-based treatment guidelines to recognize the potential value of continued spinal manipulation for certain patients experiencing chronic spine pain. The revisions represent an important development for the chiropractic profession, particularly as healthcare providers continue to navigate insurance restrictions, medical necessity requirements, and limitations on treatment duration. The updated recommendations follow work by the ACA Research Advisory Board, which submitted scientific studies and a research review to the ODG Editorial Board supporting the use of ongoing spinal manipulation for qualifying patients with persistent mechanical spine pain.

11/11/2026

Study: Chiropractic, Other Nondrug Therapies Greatly Reduce Risks of OUD, Overdose

Initiating Vs Not Initiating Chiropractic Care Associated with Largest Relative Risk Reduction (-32.8%)

A retrospective cohort study published in JAMA Network Open conducted by researchers at Columbia University and New York University found that chiropractic and other conservative, nonpharmacologic therapies greatly reduce the risk of both an opioid-related overdose or developing opioid use disorder (OUD), when compared to opioids, gabapentinoids, benzodiazepine, acetaminophen, and other interventions when prescribed as first-line therapy for acute low-back pain (aLBP). Researchers at Columbia University and New York University examined nationwide Medicaid data from 399,500 Medicaid patients who initiated treatment for newly diagnosed aLBP between 2016 and 2019. Their critical question: What is the incidence of opioid use disorder or overdose diagnoses after initiating treatment for acute low-back pain, and what is the comparative risk for different treatment options? Initial pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatments for aLBP were examined.

11/10/2026

Arizona Chiropractic Board Reports Licensing Growth, Regulatory Improvements, and Proposed Fee Changes

The Arizona Board of Chiropractic Examiners' latest annual report and budget request highlight changes that could affect chiropractic licensing, business operations, and regulatory oversight in the co

The Arizona State Board of Chiropractic Examiners has released its Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Report and Fiscal Year 2028 Budget Request, outlining developments in licensing, complaint investigations, administrative modernization, and proposed regulatory fee adjustments. The reports provide insight into the Board's current operations and its plans for addressing financial and administrative challenges. While several improvements have already been implemented, other proposed changes remain subject to future rulemaking and approval processes.