Liles Chiropractic Clinic

02/01/2026

As we begin the month of February, we sometimes overlook how important this month is for the world of competitive sports; Winter Olympics, the Super Bowl, HS basketball regionals and prep for NCAA March Madness, High School wrestling regionals and postseason, MLB pitchers and catchers report, NBA All Star Game... the list goes on and on!

But there is something that ties all of these sports together, and that's the impact coaches have had on every single one of those athletes from a very early age. I recently saw a video talking about the importance of footwork on the offensive line, and how Gennings Dunker embraces that philosophy - even taking it to the next level and helping other teammates through educating and demonstrating technique. From my involvement with Le-Win Football, that is something I see being coached every time I stop by practice. The little things matter in big ways!

With that being said, I would like to give a heartfelt thank you to every area coach that has selflessly given of themselves to educate and develop the next generation of athletes. It's often a thankless job, but you are all appreciated more than you could ever imagine. I'd like to reward that time and dedication with a little thank you gift.

Please comment below 👇 with the name of a local coach (and school/program) that has had a positive impact on either your life or someone you know. We will randomly choose one of those submitted names and make a $200 donation directly to that program! Just our way of saying thank you!!!

-Dr. Jared

01/23/2026

Good morning!

Our phone has been ringing non stop this morning with one common question, "are you open today?" Yes, we are open normal hours and seeing patients all day.

With that being said, if you are out and about today, or need to see us for care, please exercise caution and plan accordingly with travel. While we'd love to see you, we don't want any unnecessary accidents or patients stranded out in the cold. Your safety and well being is important to us inside *and* outside of our clinic.

Stay warm, and have a wonderful weekend!

-Dr. Jared

11/28/2025

11/28/2025

🦃🥧"All that was missing was the pumpkin pie"

Sorry for the long post, but here goes;

For the Le-Win team dinner in 2017 prior to the state title game, we were hosted by Fatty's in DeKalb. It was such a tremendous spread of amazing food, and the Senior parents brought all kinds of desserts and pumpkin pie.

On our return trip to state in 2019, we had a full Thanksgiving dinner catered to the hotel, but this go around there was no pie. I overheard one of the coaches asking a player how dinner was. "It was great! All that was missing was the pumpkin pie."

It was in that moment that I knew I had one simple job to do. Never let those kids have another pregame meal on Thanksgiving without pumpkin pie. It's a little thing. Extremely simple - but it's a new tradition, and something I always look forward to doing. We asked the players this week as they came in for adjustments what else they'd like for dessert; brownies, scotcheroos, and pumpkin pie rounded out the top three.

Well gentlemen, here you go! Have a very happy Thanksgiving (with pie), and let's get after it tomorrow morning!

Dr. Jared

11/23/2025

🍁🦃As Thanksgiving approaches, we hope your week is filled with joy, warmth, and delicious food. We are incredibly grateful for your continued trust and the opportunity to care for you every day.

Wishing you a safe and wonderful holiday!

We will be out of the clinic on Thursday November 27th, as well as Friday November 28th.

10/28/2025

🎃Wishing all of our patients a wonderful Halloween week!🎃

We'll be in the clinic seeing patients our regular hours (8:30-12:00, 1:30-5:30) on Friday for Halloween.

10/01/2025

༄˖°.🍂.ೃ࿔*:･ Happy October! :･*࿔.ೃ.🍂.°˖༄

Have a great start to the month

09/05/2025

🖤💛 “Family on me, Family on Three” 💛🖤

This morning, before coming into clinic, I took a couple minutes to reflect and take in the new stadium - it is spectacular! Looking at the outpouring of support for such a project is nothing short of astounding, and while the quote above might seem cliché, it means so much more than something our players say when breaking a huddle. It is a bond that they will carry with them. It is a mindset of being a Panther. And it’s a belief in something bigger than themselves.

Growing up with three brothers there was plenty of family time, but I also vividly remember those Friday nights under the lights on the now “old” Panther Bowl. Two of us brothers played football, three of us were in band, and all four of us ran track. Those memories and bonds with teammates at Lena-Winslow on the track and field will stay with us forever. To now be included in an ever growing list of Panther supporters both near and far is something special. It’s a new type of family. It's parents, businesses, former athletes, and fans all banded together under the common flag of Black and Gold. It’s a family focused on leaving things better than we found them and creating new memories for the next generation of Panthers to rise up through the ranks.

Always be yourself.
Unless you can be a Panther.
Then always be a Panther.

Have a great weekend, and if you see me at the football game or out and about enjoying the Lion’s Fall Festival this weekend - say hi. We’re family after all!

-Dr. Jared

07/21/2025

🔴🔵Let's Talk Medicare🔵🔴

One of the most common phone questions our insurance specialist Brenda is asked; “Does Medicare pay for Chiropractic care, and what does it cost?” The short answer is, YES. Medicare Part B covers/reimburses non-maintenance adjustments of the spine. However, under Medicare guidelines, other services like X-rays, exams, and physical therapy are not covered in a chiropractic clinic. According to the Illinois Chiropractic Society, chiropractors are not eligible to opt out of Medicare. Therefore, if a chiropractor in Illinois treats a Medicare patient, they must bill original Medicare or the patient’s Medicare Advantage plan for covered services (spinal adjustments) unless the patient requests for Medicare to not be billed. The fees for clinical services that chiropractors can charge to Medicare patients are also limited by Medicare, and clinic fees cannot legally exceed these limits.

❓True/False❓

“Chiropractors can just “opt out” of Medicare and continue to see Medicare patients.” This is 100% false. If a chiropractor chooses not to enroll in Medicare, then all Medicare patients must be referred to a chiropractor who is enrolled in Medicare. There are no loopholes for treating Medicare patients and bypassing the rules of Medicare enrollment.

“Chiropractors can charge Medicare patients whatever they want, and if Medicare doesn’t pay, then the patient is responsible for the balance”. Again, this is false. Medicare sets the allowable rates for covered services (spinal adjustments), and chiropractors cannot legally bill, charge, or collect more than that specified amount from the patient under any circumstances. This is for the protection of the patient. It’s unfair and extremely unethical to charge patients more than Medicare allows, or to “deny” their Medicare submission as a provider if they wish to have Medicare billed for their covered services (spinal adjustments).

“Non-Medicare participating chiropractors do not have to bill Medicare.” False, but you probably got that one 😉. If the patient requests Medicare be billed, the chiropractor must bill Medicare for the covered services (spinal adjustment). Chiropractors cannot force their patients to sign any form waiving their Medicare billing rights.

What does all of this mean? It means that not only do we accept Medicare at Liles Chiropractic Clinic, but with just shy of 40 years of patient advocacy and Medicare billing experience with our clinic, Brenda will go above and beyond to make sure that each and every one of our patients is treated fairly and their charges are properly billed to utilize his/her Medicare benefits in accordance with Medicare guidelines. Just one of the services we enjoy providing to our patient base and Northwest Illinois!

07/02/2025

🇺🇸🎆🗽 4th of July Hours 🗽🎆🇺🇸

To assists with your scheduling, our clinic will be closed on Friday, July 4th through Sunday, July 6th in observance of the 4th of July. We wish you all a spectacular and *safe* Fourth of July, and look forward to seeing you all back in the clinic on Monday, July 7th, as we resume normal hours.

05/23/2025

With heartfelt gratitude we thank all who have served. No matter how you enjoy your Memorial Day weekend, please take time to reflect in somber remembrance and thank those that made it possible 🇺🇸

Our clinic will be closed on Monday, May 26th, in observation of Memorial Day. We will resume normal patient hours on Tuesday, May 27. Have a safe Memorial Day weekend!

Dr. Jared