Case Studies & Clinical Pearls 205: Lumbar Spine Diagnosis | Chiropractor CE

Case Studies & Clinical Pearls 205: The Lumbar Spine – Master the complexities of the low back through high-level clinical reasoning and real-world case studies drawn from 39 years of practice. This 2-hour deep-dive focuses on refining diagnostic accuracy for discogenic, facet, and radicular conditions facilitated by Texas Chiropractic College & PACE approved for CE credit.

What You'll Learn

• Execute the Lumbar Clinical Audit Process (CAP): Use functional movement screens and dural tension testing to provide immediate proof of progress and document medical necessity.
• Identify "The Discogenic Mimic": Differentiate true disc herniation from sacroiliac joint dysfunction and myofascial referral using high-speed orthopedic sequences.
• Analyze Neurological Decision-Making: Master the clinical benchmarks for lumbar imaging and surgical referral, including identifying subtle cauda equina red flags.
• Implement trench-tested protocols for acute lumbar antalgia and chronic degenerative instability refined across thousands of patient encounters.

Course Topics

• Diagnostic Precision: Differentiating mechanical low back pain from radiculopathy and stenosis in under 60 seconds.
• Integrative Management: Synergizing lumbar adjustments with core stabilization protocols, therapeutic taping, and clinical nutrition for disc health.
• Documentation Pearls: Strategies for establishing objective medical necessity in complex lumbar cases to support compliant reimbursement.

Course Details

• Format: Online Video & Handouts
• CE Hours: 2 (Texas TBCE & 40+ States)
• Duration: Approx. 2 hours
• Access: 1 year, self-paced
• Certificate: Immediate upon completion
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Instructor: Monte Horne, DC – Facilitated by Texas Chiropractic College. Dr. Horne has delivered CE to over 12,000 chiropractors worldwide. With 39+ years of experience, he brings courtroom-tested documentation standards and real-world clinical logic to every module.

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