North Dakota Chiropractic Association, Inc

08/05/2026

Continuing education hours must be turned in to the ND Board of Examiners by Sept. 1.

Turn them in to [email protected]

08/05/2026

🌟 NEW episode of the Adjusted Reality podcast! We're excited to welcome back Dr. Heidi Haavik. This episode is packed with insight you'll want to hear!

🎧 Listen to the full episode at the link below OR wherever you listen to podcasts!

https://ow.ly/CTaf50ZwErL

08/04/2026

08/04/2026

08/03/2026

Every movement tells a story. 🧠
Supporting your spine and joints helps support the way your body moves, adapts and functions—making chiropractic care a valuable part of whole-being health.

08/03/2026

A good reminder about prioritizing your health from our member, Dr. Jules Efta of aNew Health

08/03/2026

Does the first provider matter?

Healthcare spending for spine pain exceeds $134 billion each year in the United States.

A 2024 systematic review analyzed 44 studies comparing chiropractic and medical management for adults with spine-related musculoskeletal pain.

One of the most interesting findings wasn't simply that healthcare costs differed.

It was that downstream healthcare utilization differed.

Patients who initially consulted chiropractors were consistently less likely to receive:

• Opioid prescriptions
• Advanced imaging
• Specialist referrals
• Emergency department visits
• Hospitalizations
• Surgery

This doesn't suggest that these interventions are never appropriate.

Instead, it highlights an important concept in value-based healthcare: The first clinical decision may influence the entire trajectory of care.

Choosing guideline-concordant, conservative management early may help reduce unnecessary escalation while ensuring patients receive the right care at the right time.

How patients enter the healthcare system may matter more than we think.

Find the review here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38448998/

08/02/2026

🤩 that’s our member, Dr. Andrea Burckhard - a July 2026 recipient of the Minot Area Chamber EDC Eagle Award 🤩

Spine and Sport Chiropractic

When her nominator's daughter suffered a painful sports injury this winter, Dr. Burckhard's gentle approach and recommendation for an MRI revealed a stress fracture and disc tear. “She listens intently and has a way to help you always feel understood,” her nominator writes. “I'm very grateful for Dr. Burckhard and all her help through that difficult sports injury.”

08/01/2026

One of our newest members, Dr. Ashtyn of Premier Chiropractic Bottineau, is out today at the car show! Stop by and say hi!

Come say “HI” to Dr. Ashtyn at the Bottineau Car Show Event.
Located at 406 Main St from 10-3
She brought some freeze pop to cool down with ☀️