11/19/2025
📰 Chiropractic News You Should Know – Fall 2025 Edition 📰
Here are 3 big stories making waves in the U.S. chiropractic world — and why they matter to you (our patients + community):
1️⃣New Study Links Chiropractic Care to Reduced Opioid Risk
A major retrospective study led by University Hospitals found that people with new low-back pain who first went to a chiropractor had much lower rates of opioid use disorder over two years, compared to those who took ibuprofen. - news.uhhospitals.org
→ Why it’s important: This highlights chiropractic as a powerful, non-pharmacological option for pain management — especially relevant in the fight against the opioid epidemic.
2️⃣Nevada Achieves True Chiropractic Parity
In a landmark decision, Nevada passed a law removing limits on how many chiropractic treatments patients can receive. Even better: chiropractors now get paid equally when they perform the same services (CPT codes) as MDs or DOs. - theamericanchiropractor.com
→ Why it’s important: This is a major win for patient access and provider fairness. It’s also a model for other states (and maybe even future Medicare reform).
3️⃣Big Regulatory Reform Push at the Federal Level
Chiropractic Future filed a series of comments with the U.S. Department of Justice’s Anticompetitive Regulations Task Force, calling out what they see as rules that unfairly block chiropractors from full participation in federal health systems and insurance networks. - "Michigan Association of Chiropractors"
→ Why it’s important: If successful, these reforms could dramatically increase access to chiropractic care, improve reimbursement, and break down systemic barriers.
At Purdy Chiropractic, we’re rooting for progress like this — because when the profession grows, you win: more access, better care, and smarter, evidence-based options.
