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Dr. Henry Teaches Nonsurgical Spinal Decompression Livestream

January 29, 2023

Dr. Luke Henry speaking at Parker University in Dallas, Texas 2019. Henry is an alumnus of Clemson University Computer Engineering with a minor in Mathematics.

Due to recent nationwide flight delays, Dr. Henry’s Nonsurgical Spinal Decompression seminar January 28, 2023 was changed from live in Chicago, Illinois to livestream. While disappointed at not being able to interact with colleagues in person, Dr. Henry wishes to thank the chiropractic physicians from Ohio, Indiana, South Carolina, North Carolina, Wisconsin, Tennessee, and Illinois for attending his 12-hour continuing education lecture.

While traction has been used to treat spinal disorders since antiquity, nonsurgical spinal decompression uses computer technology to gently lower pressure inside the spinal discs and relieve pressure on the delicate nerves. This novel physiotherapeutic procedure is performed using FDA cleared medical devices. Decompression initially was plagued with controversy, due to unscrupulous marketing but today it is supported by a growing body of scientific evidence and is becoming an established procedure taught at several chiropractic colleges. Indications include bulging discs, herniated discs, degenerative disc disease, facet syndrome, sciatica, neck pain, and back pain. Many chronic pain sufferers are looking for an answer and wish to avoid pain medications, injections and surgery. Dr. Henry brought IDD Therapy to Greenville in 2012 and has developed a multifaceted treatment approach incorporating hands-on treatments, rehabilitation exercises, and low-level laser therapy. This evidence-based approach helps to significantly reduce chronic pain for most patients and is also appropriate for acute injury from auto accidents, work and sports injuries. While temporary soreness is possible, the treatment is very safe and gentle. Dr. Henry has served as a postgraduate lecturer for three chiropractic colleges and is a member of the South Carolina Chiropractic Association. His 2017 study on spinal decompression has been cited by researchers internationally. Henry gave seven lectures throughout the United States last year in association with Fetterman Events and National University of Health Sciences.

Doctors of chiropractic wishing to learn more about this procedure may register for one of Dr. Henry’s upcoming classes, with lectures planned for Raleigh, Asheville, Greenville, Knoxville, Florence, Dothan, and Atlanta in 2023. The Chicago program may be rescheduled, depending on air travel difficulties.

Dr. Henry practices at Henry Chiropractic Clinic, LLC at 1314 Pelham Road in Greenville, South Carolina, with a practice emphasis on acute and chronic back and neck pain.

Henry Chiropractic Recognized for Cost-Efficient Care

September 7, 2022

Dr. Luke Henry, Chiropractic Physician and owner of Henry Chiropractic Clinic LLC in Greenville, SC has again been recognized as a HNS “Center of Excellence” for cost-efficient patient care by Health Network Solutions, Inc. Dr. Henry is also “Tier 1 Advantage” for Optum and is a preferred provider for most health insurance companies, including BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, etc. Practice emphasis is on non-surgical relief of neck and back pain, sciatica, and bulging, herniated and degenerative discs. Auto Accidents, sports, and work injury cases are welcome.

Does Insurance Cover Chiropractic?

Increasingly, insurers recognize the cost effective, evidence-based care provided by doctors of chiropractic for back pain and neck pain sufferers. The vast majority of our patients at Henry Chiropractic Clinic, LLC in Greenville, SC have at least some chiropractic services covered by insurance. Many patients are pleased to find that insurance coverage may help.

Dr. Henry is a preferred provider for:

  • BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
  • SC State Health Plan (PEBA)
  • Federal Employees Plan (FEP Blue)
  • Blue Choice
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Medcost
  • and most other insurances

Automobile accidents and workers compensation cases may be covered 100%.

In most cases, no referral is necessary.

There are a few exceptions:

The Department of Veterans Affairs requires a referral from the VA.

Medicare coverage is limited to manipulation of the spine.

Many plans do not cover orthotics, cold laser therapy or nonsurgical spinal decompression.

Please call if you need an appointment and we’ll be glad to check your benefits or answer any questions.

Chiropractic Reduces Opioid Prescriptions by Half

A recent study published in Pain Medicine by researchers from Southern California University of Health Sciences, Dartmouth, and Kaizo Health reviewed five years of claims data from three states and over 100,000 patients, aged 18 to 84 years old. Chiropractic services in addition to primary care reduced the risk of filling an opioid prescription by half compared to patients receiving primary care alone. The effect was greater in those people who saw a chiropractic physician within 30 days of diagnosis.

Chiropractic offers a safe, proven and cost-effective options for patients suffering from acute and chronic spine pain. At Henry Chiropractic Clinic, LLC we have served thousands of patients with neck and back pain, auto accidents, and herniated, bulging or degenerative discs since opening in 2006. Our practice emphasis utilizes new technology, including non-surgical spinal decompression and cold laser therapy, to gently relieve acute and chronic pain. This study reaffirms our commitment to providing Greenville with pain relief without drugs or surgery.

Reference:

Whedon JM, Toler AWJ, Kazal LA, Bezdjian S, Goehl JM, Greenstein J. Impact of Chiropractic Care on Use of Prescription Opioids in Patients with Spinal Pain. Pain Med. 2020 Mar 6.

https://academic.oup.com/painmedicine/advance-article-abstract/doi/10.1093/pm/pnaa014/5788462?redirectedFrom=fulltext

 

Greenville Chiropractor Dr. Luke Henry Recognized for Cost Efficiency

Dr. Luke Henry’s chiropractic office at 1314 Pelham Road in Greenville, South Carolina has been designated a “Center of Excellence” by Health Network Solutions (HNS), a managed care company that services Cigna, Medcost, Blue Cross Blue Shield (North Carolina) and others. HNS utilization report rated Dr. Henry, “excellent” and stated, “We commend you on the delivery of cost-efficient care”. Dr. Henry is a preferred provider for most insurances. Our office accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield, South Carolina State Health Plan, Blue Choice, Federal Blue Cross, PAI, Cigna, Medcost, United Healthcare, Aetna, Medicare, auto accidents, worker’s compensation and others. Call 864-288-7797 for an appointment.