Dr. Todd Black, owner of Chiropractor2U

It’s Easy to Have Chiropractor2U Come to You

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Louisville chiropractor Dr. Todd Black discussed how Chiropractor2U got started and how so many people are learning how easy it is to have a licensed Chiropractor come to you.  This is the transcript of an interview on Wave Listens Live TV broadcast.  You can watch the entire interview at the bottom of this page.

Interview Transcript:

John Ramsey:

So you’ve been in an accident, maybe your back’s bothering you or your neck is bothering you and you’re going, you know what? I really need to see a professional chiropractor like Dr. Todd Black. But you go, I don’t want to commute back and forth, I don’t feel well enough to do so. So necessity is the mother of invention and he, Dr. Todd Black has got your back. Dr. Black, welcome back to the show.

Dr. Todd Black:

Good to see you, John.

John Ramsey:

You’ve allowed me to call you Todd, is that okay?

Dr. Todd Black:

Of course. Dr. Todd, Todd, whatever.

John Ramsey:

Alrighty. All right. Okay. So Dr. Todd. Okay, let’s start. First of all, I said necessity is the mother invention. I’m surprised more people don’t do this, but there is a lot of concierge services now that have been created. So tell me about how you came up with your concept.

Dr. Todd Black:

Well, it all started just in chiropractic school. I won a portable table, which is what I use now; tables that I can easily fold up and put in my bus that comes to people or bring into their living room or family room or kitchen and unfold and then just work on them, just like they were in a doctor’s office. So I came up with the portable table way back in chiropractic school and I thought, I’m going to get a table, I’m going to throw it in the back of a Ferrari, I’m going to drive around in California, work on movie stars, and instead I came to Louisville.

John Ramsey:

Okay, welcome.

Dr. Todd Black:

And now I’m driving around working on people that are just as great as movie stars.

John Ramsey:

So now I think a lot of times now you said movie stars there and I would think okay, Chiropractor2U, is it more expensive than going to an office?

Dr. Todd Black:

No, it’s not. I actually think that doctors make enough money already and so I basically use the same fee schedule for at-home care and mobile care that I do in my office, which is on 2623 West Broadway in the West End, across from the Lyles Mall where we take Anthem Blue Cross insurance, and also we take Passport there in addition to the motor vehicle accident cases that we do a lot of there.

John Ramsey:

Okay. So I mentioned that someone may not be able to or feel like or have the inability to be able to commute to an office, so you come to them. So there are other reasons though too. I mean, like some people, I mean, nowadays work schedules and all that. Talk about that. It’s not just people who are incapacitated, it’s people who say, I’m busy. Right?

Dr. Todd Black:

Exactly. I was working in an office and I would work there nine to five or six or seven, whatever, and then I would have people that would not make their appointments and then I would just ask them, what happened? Why didn’t you make it? And invariably they had a good reason. They would say, well, I had to work till six that night because they were in construction or something like that. Or they would say, I have children that I had to pick up right after school and I can’t get to the doctor’s office before that, or something to that effect. And in fact, one person I had, they were so busy Christmas shopping and taking care of relatives that they just practically were crying just to try to keep up with their rehabilitation schedule. And when I saw all that going on, I was like, there’s got to be a better way. And I just decided, hey, I could take it to them and started doing it. Like I said, I would just have a table in my car and take it to people’s houses and I did that for a few years. And then I decided to create this shuttle bus that had been remodeled to look like an office on the inside.

John Ramsey:

Nice.

Dr. Todd Black:

And with electricity and all that kind of stuff.

John Ramsey:

Yeah. I think it’s important to point out that this doesn’t mean you get lesser care. If you come to them, you have all the necessary equipment, right? It’s all available there in your van.

Dr. Todd Black:

Yes. Chiropractic actually means hands. With hands. Chiro, hands. And so almost everything that a chiropractor needs to do can be done with the hands. And some chiropractors will tell you it’s better when you’re using your hands instead of using a machine. I was working for a doctor one time and I was afraid some machine was going to put us out of business. He said, doc, these hands. Nothing can replace these hands!

John Ramsey:

Yeah. Well, you can feel.

Dr. Todd Black:

Yeah, exactly.

John Ramsey:

And I agree. And then when you’re talking to someone also you can feel areas that a machine can’t feel. It makes sense to me. I can understand that. Okay, so here’s the question maybe a lot of folks are thinking about who have not been to a chiropractor. Does it hurt?

Dr. Todd Black:

Oh, it shouldn’t hurt. Okay? First of all, you’re already hurt if you’ve been in car accidents, so the last thing you need is to get feeling worse. Correct. So what you need to do as a chiropractor is basically start where people are. When people are, I call them fresh when they’ve just had an accident. So when they’re fresh, you take it easy on people and you kind of get to know the patient and their condition a little bit at a time. Some people have been to chiropractors before and they’re like, oh, just do whatever you want to do. And then other people, it’s their first time. And I actually have seen in my impression or my experience the people that go to a chiropractor and they’ve never been before, and then that chiropractor maybe treats them just like someone that’s been coming a bunch of times, that can sometimes be when people walk out with not a good experience. Just so many things happened so fast that they weren’t sure what was going on. So it’s just a good idea to go slow and get to know the patient, get to know the condition, and let them get to know more about chiropractic. And people’s bodies actually respond differently over time.

John Ramsey:

Sure.

Dr. Todd Black:

There are people that sometimes I’m working on and it takes two weeks maybe to get them the results for that visit that we would’ve loved to have had on day one, for example.

John Ramsey:

Okay. That makes perfect sense to me. I’m curious, obviously being a doctor, you could have gone into emergency room care or something. Why did you choose chiropractic work?

Dr. Todd Black:

Well, chiropractic doesn’t have many specialties like we see in allopathic medicine. They have say physical therapy, radiology and orthopedics. They don’t really have a specialty in trauma care, but that’s kind of what I liked. I like being able to take care of injured people and being able to run MRIs and see if we can get to the root of whatever’s really bothering them, whatever damage that that car accident did. And so that’s why I personally like to work with patients that have been involved in trauma.

John Ramsey:

Interesting. And seeing improvement and when they thought, there’s no hope for me, that has to be rewarding.

Dr. Todd Black:

Well, it’s great. People come in, I’ve seen people being carried in by their grown children, and then seeing them walk out later on their own steam is a great thing. Yes.

John Ramsey:

So there’s the obvious there, doctor, but also talk about maybe injuries we’re not so aware of that you see. I guess what kind of injuries do you see in your office and at their homes?

Dr. Todd Black:

Okay, well, most people when they get in an accident, they get what we call whiplash and that’s sort of a layman’s term, a generic term for sprains and strains of the spine, which can be, that includes the neck, the middle back, the low back, the sacrum and the tailbones. It also could include, well, the whiplash doesn’t, but sprains and strains can occur in the shoulders and the knees. And so pretty much any joint is fair game to be sprained or strained in a motor vehicle accident, and chiropractors are really good at taking care of joints. And if for any reason you have some condition that I can’t take care of myself, I’m going to make sure that you get to someone that can take care of that.

John Ramsey:

Well, I’m glad you said that. I was going to ask that question. What if it’s more medically involved? You don’t mind deferring people and you can help them. I’m curious also about Chiropractor2U, because I think it’s such a great idea because I’ve been there before when I need to see a chiropractor, but I can’t get up. So I wish it existed now, and it does thanks to you. But can you still do x-rays? How does that work?

Dr. Todd Black:

Okay, well, first of all, I got a wheelchair lift on my vehicle. If you’re in real bad shape, we’ll just put you on there and we’ll cart you in.

John Ramsey:

Well, that shows your compassion. I like that. A little empathy is good.

Dr. Todd Black:

What was that last question though?

John Ramsey:

Yeah, I was just saying X-rays. So can you do them in your bus that you come to the door or how does it work?

Dr. Todd Black:

I don’t have x-rays in the bus itself. I have x-rays at my office at 2623 West Broadway. So people can come there or I can refer them to an outpatient facility. There’s one I use frequently on Dixie Highway, and there are others located throughout the city that we can use. And people just need to go there with the prescription, get the x-ray, walk in, walk out with the x-rays. And so that’s how we do x-rays. And like I said, the table is another piece of equipment that a lot of people are like, how can you do chiropractic at home? Don’t you need a big, huge table? And the ones we use at the office do weigh a hundred pounds or more, but the portable one that I use is I don’t know, 35 pounds. It just folds right up and it’s very sturdy. I picked it after years of using portable tables and found a really nice one that folds up easy, very sturdy, and I can carry it in a house or unfold it in the bus if I need to.

John Ramsey:

Chiropractor2U. There’s the information right there. Give him a call today, whether it’s in his office or he’ll come to you. I love the idea, Chiropractor2U.

 

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Dr. Todd Black and Chiropractor2U provides Convenient Care for Back Bain Relief

Back Pain Relief with Chiropractor2U

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In an interview on Wave Listens Live, Dr. Todd Black discussed how Chiropractor2U provides a mobile chiropractic care solution.  So, don’t let pain prevent you from getting help.  You need back pain relief that’s easy to get and works with your busy schedule.  You can watch the entire interview at the bottom of this page.

Interview Transcript:

John Ramsey:

Chiropractor2U. You know how every once in a while you hear about an idea and go, why didn’t I think of that? This to me is, it seems so very obvious, but yet no one has come up with it until Dr. Todd Black who joins me now. Chiropractor2U. Okay. So, okay, let me give you a scenario and then you guys will say the same thing that I’m saying. You’ll say, you know what? It does make sense. Okay, you’ve been in a car accident, they’re saying you have to see a chiropractor. It’s going to help you and it will help you. But you’re going, how am I going to get in and out of my car to visit a chiropractor? I can barely move. That’s where you come in. Tell me about your idea and how you came up with it. First of all, welcome back to the show.

John Ramsey:

Good to be here, John.

Dr. Todd Black:

Good to see you. Sorry about that. I jumped right in there.

Dr. Todd Black:

Well, I started in chiropractic school. I didn’t have a table. I didn’t know how to work on people, and I really wanted to learn how, and I won a table at a raffle. And from then on, I would work on people in their apartments or my apartment. And one day, I was working on someone who was moving out of their apartment, and we just pulled the table out in the U-Haul and started working on them. And I was like, wow, I could just take this to people’s houses and work on them and save them all kinds of time if they’ve been in a car accident.

Chiropractor2U provides back pain relief if you've been in a car wreck

John Ramsey:

I want folks to know, though, how serious you take this because obviously, there’s the medical degree for one. And then two, I said to him, I said, you know what? I’m feeling something here. Can you put me on the table? And you said, no. Tell me why because I think this is important.

Dr. Todd Black:

Well, I think it’s important because anytime a chiropractor’s going to put their hands on somebody, they need to know what they’re getting into for their sake and for the patient’s sake, most of all. So there’s always a very thorough examination that takes place prior to me putting my hands on someone and trying to do an adjustment of their neck or their back, especially if they’ve had trauma, like in a car accident.

John Ramsey:

So with Chiropractor2U, and let’s do focus on car accidents.  Can they get the same professional treatment? You coming to their home, you’ll bring all the equipment that’s needed, right?

Dr. Todd Black:

Exactly. Well, there’s things like X-ray, which I have at my office. People can come to my office at 2623 West Broadway and access the X-ray system there or we can send them to an outpatient facility and they just fill out papers and go get their x-rays then. But like I was saying one other time when we talked, anytime you get the personal attention of a one-on-one, and when you see someone at their own home and you can see how many stairs they have to climb and what their daily routine is, it gives you a much better insight into how you can help that patient.

John Ramsey:

Interesting. So you took it to another level. Not only is it the exam, but I can see your environment and how much movement you need. I think that’s interesting. I think there’s this misconception, or maybe you say it’s true, that chiropractic adjustments and helping someone is painful.

Dr. Todd Black:

No, it shouldn’t be painful. First of all, there’s all kinds of different ways to adjust somebody. So you can always pick one that’s not as forceful as another. For example, this is a tool that I use called the activator instrument. And it just taps on the bones and moves them ever so slightly. They actually tested this in the vomit comet. You heard of the vomit comet?

John Ramsey:

No. What is this?

Dr. Todd Black:

Well, they took it up into a plane and they created zero gravity, and that’s when they adjusted the person’s bone, they had a little needle in there and it was connected to like a machine that would register whether it moved or not. And anyway, that’s just a little side thing, but here, check it out.

John Ramsey:

Oh, I see. Okay.

Dr. Todd Black:

And it adjusts so you can make it even lighter.

John Ramsey:

So all of this equipment is available and you can bring it to their home.

Dr. Todd Black:

Oh yeah. I mean, that’s portable obviously. This table that I have is portable. It folds up and I carry it in and out of houses if I need to and I deploy it in the bus as well.

John Ramsey:

So Dr. Black as a respected professional. We’re taking a look at your bus that you bring as a respected professional. Tell me a little bit about the misconceptions that you hear, because I think it’s important to point out, you are not your grandfather’s chiropractor. Things have evolved, things have changed. Insurance covers chiropractor. They know that this helps. Talk about some of the things you hear that you go, this is not true. I mentioned the pain part and you said, okay, that’s not true. Tell me some other things that you hear from patients.

Dr. Todd Black:

You know, I find people either love chiropractors or they don’t. And a lot of times, it’s based on that they haven’t had enough experience with a chiropractor, if that’s the case. There’s a whole lot of studies that back up chiropractic.

John Ramsey:

Oh yes.

Dr. Todd Black:

Chiropractic for neck pain, chiropractor for back pain. So there’s just a whole lot of research that there didn’t used to be. And also, just to give you an idea how things have changed, like you were saying. One, I’ve worked with number of medical professionals. I’ve worked in the office of a primary care physician. I’ve had the office next door to a person that was both a neurosurgeon and a neurologist, and also at a different time, the office next door to an orthopedic surgeon. So that didn’t happen back in the day.

John Ramsey:

No, it didn’t.

Dr. Todd Black:

And also, we just got x-rays in about the sixties to where we could use them legally. Now, we use advanced diagnostic imaging, such as MRI and CT scan, especially if someone has a disc injury or some pain that’s radiating from their neck or their back into a limb such as an arm or a leg. So things have changed a whole lot.

John Ramsey:

Dr. Black, a new respect and you deserve it.

Dr. Todd Black:

Well, thank you.

John Ramsey:

You deserve your respect. Let’s talk a little bit about, for instance, I’m going to give you a scenario. You tell me if you can help. Someone maybe was in a car accident three years ago, and they’ve kind of accepted that they don’t move as well. Maybe their neck or back hurts and they’ve accepted it as a new norm. They said, there’s nothing that can be done for me. What would you tell them?

Dr. Todd Black:

Well, that new norm is one of the things that I try to deal with when people have been in a car accident. For example, before you’re in the car accident, you can move your neck perfectly fine and get what we call full range of motion. But afterwards, you generally have some less if your neck was injured. And so we measure that. And if you’re not careful, if you don’t get treatment, that can become your new normal. And the bad thing about that is you’re going to lose over time just because of the normal aging process, so if you start with a normal that’s less than it used to be, and then you go on 20, 30 years, just think how much you would’ve lost and think what you could have done if you would’ve taken care of it also. And that’s real important because your cartilage in your spine, the disc and the cartilage between the bones, it helps everything move better, it gets its food through movement. And so just think about it. If it doesn’t move like it’s supposed to, it’s not going to get food like it’s supposed to.

John Ramsey:

The blood flow, to be able to be more flexible, right? To be able, yes, pliable.

Dr. Todd Black:

The chemistry, like you’re saying, whatever it needs to eat. Like sugar. Our bodies eat a lot of glucose, for example, so we’re probably talking about things like that. Also, it can’t get rid of waste product because it also gets rid of waste product through movement. So anyway, you just have to look at what makes the spine do what it does, and it basically gets food and gets rid of waste through movement, which when you’re in an accident, you generally lose range of motion, therefore it becomes less healthy. So my job is to go in there, move those joints, stretch those ligaments, remind them how long that they are supposed to be so that your body will move better, feed itself better and take care of itself better.

John Ramsey:

Thank you for articulating that way. It would’ve been easy for you to go over my head but you refused to do that. Thank you very much, sir. So let’s talk about the process. Someone now is watching and they’re saying, okay, I want to get an appointment at my home. And the importance of being proactive, don’t wait, don’t procrastinate, do it now. As you said, it’s not going to get better unless you get an adjustment. So what should they do? How long does it take for you to visit them? I mean, I know you’re pretty busy.

Dr. Todd Black:

Right. Well, generally I see people either the same day or the next day. They just can give me a call or text me at (502) 309-9037. And there’s always the website, which has lots of videos and some shows that we’ve done. And that’s at http://www.chiropractor2u.com/, which is chiropractor with a 2 and a U.com.

John Ramsey:

Okay. I like very creative and I think really you’ve found to me, not a niche, but a large hole there that really helps because if you’re hurting your back, neck, whatever the case may be, then you don’t want to be in a car or traveling. Let them come to you. Chiropractor2U is what their title says they are. Dr. Black, congratulations. I think it’s a great idea. I appreciate what you do. And isn’t it rewarding when you walk into someone’s home and you see the stairs that they couldn’t formally navigate, and then after some sessions with you, suddenly they’re much more mobile and they feel better. They’re living life.

Dr. Todd Black:

For sure. And you know what? A lot of people have trouble sleeping after a car accident. And so, I mean, just think little things like that, if they’re bothering you, when I can take somebody from all that lack of sleep and then a few days later, they’re starting to get better sleep, it is rewarding.

John Ramsey:

Oh, that means a lot. That’s a good point. Dr. Todd Black, once again. Chiropractor2U. Give them a call today. Do not procrastinate.

 

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don't let pain prevent you from getting help with Chiropractor2U

Don’t Let Pain Prevent You From Getting Help

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Dr. Todd Black was interviewed by Wave Listens Live host John Ramsey.  They discuss how Chiropractor2U is the mobile solution, so don’t let pain prevent you from getting help.  You can watch the entire interview at the bottom of this page.

Interview Transcript:

John Ramsey:

Chiropractor2U is exactly what the name says. It’s chiropractic service that comes to you. This, to me, makes perfect sense because I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had a back issue and I said, wow, I wish I could make it to the chiropractor, but it’s hurting me too much to get in and out of the car. So let’s talk to the man behind the method here. Dr. Todd Black joins us. Dr. Black, we go back a long way, man. Good to see you.

Dr. Todd Black:

Likewise. Great to be here today.

John Ramsey:

I am so glad you’re here because I think this is a genius idea. You were giving me a little bit of history on how it was created. So talk to me a little bit about maybe some of your early patients and why you decided to bring your practice to them rather than them coming to you.

Dr. Todd Black:

Okay, John. Well, I started out working for a doctor in Glasgow, Kentucky, who concentrated almost exclusively in motor vehicle accidents. And that’s where I cut my teeth, so to speak.

John Ramsey:

There we go.

Dr. Todd Black:

And then after I got into practice for a little while, sometimes I would see people that were not able to make their appointments, and then I would inquire, Hey, what happened? They’d say, well, I had to work late, or I have childcare issues, or whatever. And I started thinking, what could I do to sort of take those impediments to care off the table? And so I started going to their houses and working on them there like I did when I used to work in the catering business.

don't let pain prevent you from getting help. Chiropractor2U comes to you.

John Ramsey:

Oh, interesting. So, I see the need right away because first of all first thought is, well, if I’m in pain and I’m not too mobile, I don’t want to have to get in and out of a car. But then you’re saying, well time is of the essence. And like you said, all of these appointments and everyone’s got schedules and kids and groceries and this and that. You’re saying, I come to you, I make it easy, then you don’t miss your appointments and then therefore you get better quicker. Correct?

Dr. Todd Black:

Yeah. That’s called compliance.

John Ramsey:

There we go.

Dr. Todd Black:

All right? And that’s something that medical people strive for. Like for example, the fewer pills you have to take, the more likely you are to be able to comply. So if you have less things to do to get to care, then hopefully the same thing will happen that you’ll be more compliant and hopefully more enjoyable. We actually have a pretty good time when I’m hanging out with people. I get to know the patients pretty well and I enjoy it a whole lot driving around town.

John Ramsey:

You’re a people person.

Dr. Todd Black:

Yes, I am.

John Ramsey:

And helping people. I can tell you’re very compassionate. So Chiropractor2U, who would this be a good choice for Dr. Black? Who would you say this would fit them perfectly?

Dr. Todd Black:

Well, the number one person that it would be good for is anyone that’s been in a motor vehicle accident recently and has suffered some sort of injury. A lot of times, we’re dealing with sprains and strains, like you mentioned, of necks, backs, shoulders, knees. Sometimes people have ruptured disc or headaches is a very common one, or pain down the leg or pain down the arm, something like that. Numbness, tingling, all those kinds of things that sometimes occur after a motor vehicle accident.

John Ramsey:

So Dr. Black, when I think about a chiropractor’s office, I think about all these x-ray machines and all these really complex, huge tables and all that, but you brought a table into our studio. It’s an adjustable table. You said this works very, very well for the adjustments that you make, right?

Dr. Todd Black:

It sure does. In fact I’d say that’s my third-generation table. I actually got started with a table that I won at a raffle in chiropractic school. And that was kind of interesting because as students, we had to learn by working on each other, but we did have our own equipment. So I got really lucky I won that table and I took it home and I started adjusting my colleagues in school. And I was mentioning earlier to you, I actually did a visit for a guy that was moving out of his house in his U-Haul trailer. And it was at that point I realized, hey, I could cater this just like I used to do when I worked in fine dining here in Louisville and did catering and taking things to people’s houses.

John Ramsey:

What I think is great about this is I think all medical professionals strive to do what is best for the patient. You’re taking it to another level. You’re saying, look, not only can I care for you medically and take care of your issues through chiropractic care, but I’ll do it at your convenience in your home. Wherever you happen to be, at your office, I can make this happen. Right?

Dr. Todd Black:

Well, yes. Just think about it, even before you get in a car accident, most often our lives are just hectic as heck. And so then you get into an accident and then you find out, oh, I need to go to care three times a week for the next six weeks, and I’ve got to squeeze that into my day. And it can be pretty difficult; traffic, sitting in a waiting room, even just sitting waiting for the doctor to get to you. And then of course you got to do the whole thing in reverse, go home and all that. So I mean, I feel like I could save a person about an hour a day on each visit if they do a 30-minute commute and a little bit of weight, something like that.

John Ramsey:

A lot of times when we think about chiropractors, Dr. Black, we have the connotation of, oh, they’re going to twist my neck, oh, it’s going to really hurt. And you were telling me there’s a lot more subtle methods and you know exactly what it takes. So talk about some of the other methods for those out there saying, okay, is this going to be painful?

Dr. Todd Black:

Well, it shouldn’t be painful. There are actually about 200 different ways to adjust every bone in the body. Most chiropractors kind of center around two or three different techniques that are popular. One of them is called diversified, which I use, which is a hands-on technique that people see on TV and in YouTube videos. And then there’s more light force techniques like for example, where you call it activator, where you use a spring-loaded instrument.

John Ramsey:

I’m seeing this. Show it to us. How does it work?

Dr. Todd Black:

Turn your hand.

John Ramsey:

Oh, I see. And it’s very direct.

Dr. Todd Black:

Yeah. Right on the bone. Right on the tip of the bone and it just moves the bone ever so slightly. You know, in chiropractic school when you graduate, they make you take an oath, Doctor, do no harm, well, this is one way to do no harm.

John Ramsey:

Okay. This makes perfect sense to me. Okay. So let’s talk a little bit about affordability. Because you’re a mobile service is it more expensive for someone, doctor?

Dr. Todd Black:

No. I mean, I like to say doctors make enough already. And I didn’t want to give anybody a reason not to avail themselves of the service so I just kept the price the same as what I would charge if you came into my office where I work two days a week, Monday and Wednesday at 2623 West Broadway in case people want to come there, where we also service patients with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and Passport insurance.

John Ramsey:

So we mentioned the fact that you deal mostly with car injuries, people in car accidents. With that being said, what other injuries? You said shoulders, knees, anything that has to do with the skeletal structure, I guess.

Dr. Todd Black:

Sure. Well, my friend says that almost any condition can have a functional component. And so we deal with the structure and the function to try to alleviate people’s symptoms. But like headaches are a real common thing after a car accident. I’ve been in a few myself, and the first thing that I usually get is a headache. And I don’t like to tell people, oh, chiropractic’s going to cure this or cure that. But people will ask me, Hey, will chiropractic help a headache? And I’m like, well, it depends on what’s causing it. If you have a railroad spike in your head, it’s not going to fix that, but if you’ve tried everything else and you haven’t been able to get some relief and you haven’t tried chiropractic, there’s a darn good chance that will help you.

John Ramsey:

Yeah. I think it’s interesting that your industry, your business, your part of the medical field has really advanced a long way. In other words, you’re not your grandfather’s chiropractor. Things have changed a lot. Right? Doc talk about that, some of the advancements.

Dr. Todd Black:

Well, just to give you a case in point, I’ve worked with a lot of medical professionals side by side. I’ve worked with neurologists and that were also neurosurgeons. I worked with orthopedic surgeons. I actually was employed one time at a primary care physician’s office. And he would just call me into the room where his patient had just seen him and say, Hey Todd, do you think you can help this lady out? And I would say, sure. And look at the x-rays, take them back to my side of the building and make it happen.

John Ramsey:

Now let’s talk about insurance. From what I understand, chiropractic care, insurance does cover, correct?

Dr. Todd Black:

Correct. That’s one of the reasons I do personal injury is because the fees for the service are covered by your own motor vehicle accident insurance. It’s called PIP or Personal Injury Protection, I believe is what the acronym stands for. And it covers the services almost a hundred percent. There’s always that nuance where it might not cover something, but that’s why I do it. I never wanted to take money off mom and pop’s table. I just hated for people to have to make a decision between getting care and doing something else in their life and this is one thing where I found I could do and not have to do that.

John Ramsey:

Wow, I’m just curious, Dr. Black. How much of your practice is mobile care where you go to them? Because I think it’s genius and sometimes the best ideas are simple. Because I have had the case where I go, man, I really need to see a chiropractor, but I can’t get in and out of bed or like you said, I’ve got all these appointments, I can’t miss one. So what percentage of your business does the mobile?

Dr. Todd Black:

A large percentage.

John Ramsey:

Really?

Dr. Todd Black:

Yes. One of the other things I’ve done to try to make it accessible to people is I service people on evenings and weekends too. Remember I told you people were having a hard time fitting it into their schedule. So I was like, okay, evenings and weekends, that ought to help a lot of people out. What was the rest of your question?

John Ramsey:

Well, no, I want to get to your slogan, man.

Dr. Todd Black:

Oh, the percentage.

John Ramsey:

The percentage. You said a large percentage.

Dr. Todd Black:

Oh, yeah. I only work in the office two days a week. The other five, I’m doing home care, mobile care.

John Ramsey:

Before I let you go, I have to talk about your slogan. Dr. Black has your back. Is that right?

Dr. Todd Black:

Well, yeah. I mean, I was opening one of my first offices and the guy that was working in my X-ray room goes, Hey, I know what you should put on the bus thing, you know? I said, what? He goes, I’m Dr. Black, you know I’ve got your back. And I was like, okay. Well, that was 20 years ago and finally, we have now Chiropractor2U, and we were working on some ad materials, and I just threw that in there. I’m Dr. Black and I’ve got your back.

John Ramsey:

And so where should folks go? Should they go to your website, should they give you a call if they need your help? Which is the place to go?

Dr. Todd Black:

The most direct way is just to dial my number (502)309-9037. But if you want more information, you want to see pictures and videos and things like that, you can go to the website, which is on television right now. That is at http://www.chiropractor2u.com/.

John Ramsey:

All right, Dr. Black, I’ve enjoyed the conversation. Thank you very much.

Dr. Todd Black:

Likewise. Yeah. Thank you for having me. I appreciate it.

John Ramsey:

Thank you for coming in. Very knowledgeable and making it easy for the patient.

 

Watch the entire interview below:

Louisville Chiropractic Care after a Car Accident

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In a recent TV interview, Dr. Todd Black and host John Ramsey discuss the importance of getting chiropractic care after a car accident.  You can watch the entire interview at the bottom of this page.

Interview Transcript:

John Ramsey:

There is nothing worse than an injured back or neck, and you just can’t move. Your mobility is down and it will ruin your day. Don’t let it do that. Have something done about it. Call Chiropractor2U with Dr. Todd Black. Happy St. Patty’s Day to you, Dr. Black.

Dr. Todd Black:

Good to be here. Happy St. Patrick’s Day to you too.

John Ramsey:

I am so glad you are here because it’s funny, not funny really. It’s very serious. But a friend of mine was in a car accident, knock on wood, okay, but he is moving slow. And he even said this before, I told him about you and he said, last thing I want to do is get in a car and go to a chiropractor. Okay, you saw the need. Tell him about Chiropractor2U.

Dr. Todd Black:

Well, Chiropractor2U is a mobile delivery service for people that have been involved in motor vehicle accident cases. Whenever you get in one of those, and if you have an injury, oftentimes you’re going to be seeing either a chiropractor or a physical therapist, maybe three times a week for as many as six weeks or so. So that can add up to a lot of time just driving to and from the appointment, waiting in the waiting rooms, waiting for the doctor to come to you, all of that kind of thing. And so I just decided, hey, let’s make that a lot simpler for people and then I would just come to them and take care of them at their home, which I did for quite a while. And then I put together this treatment bus. It’s a shuttle bus that’s been gutted out to make a treatment room on wheels. So if they’ve been in a car accident, I can come to them pretty much whenever they need; evenings, weekends, that kind of thing, make it work for their schedule, take care of them right there in the bus or in the comfort of their own home.

Louisville chiropractic care after a car wreck by Chiropractor2U

John Ramsey:

So you would think, some people may think, hey, I’m going to get lesser treatment because they’re coming to me. No, he has all of that equipment right there and he can take care of you. What kind of injuries do you usually see? Of course, everyone thinks of back and neck automatically, but tell me about some of the things that you really see.

Dr. Todd Black:

Well whiplash is probably the most common term, but what that boils down to is sprains and strains. And that could be a sprained neck or a sprained middle back, sprained low back, sprained hips, sprained shoulders, sprained knee, just about anything. Headaches are very common too. Whenever you sprain your neck, oftentimes the pain refers up to the head and that can cause a lot of problems. I was in a car accident one time and I was going to the doctor and they said, “Hey, which one of these things bothers you the most?” I was like, well, I couldn’t say which one bothered me the most, but I could say which one I wanted to get rid of first and that was that headache because it kind of takes you out from the top all the way down. So headaches are a big one.

John Ramsey:

I can understand that. Okay, so for those who are out there watching, maybe they’re thinking, well, you know what, if I went to an office, it’s going to cost me less. Okay. That’s a mistruth. Talk about the fact that you’re not any more expensive than it is to go pay an office visit. Right?

Dr. Todd Black:

No, I mean, we’ve had this discussion before.

John Ramsey:

Yes.

Dr. Todd Black:

And I always say doctors make plenty of money already. So I just use the same fee schedule for my home care patients that I do for the ones that come into my office, which is on 2623 West Broadway. And I’m there two days a week, Monday and Wednesday. So, if people want to come there to see me for their car accident, they can do that too. Or what I would suggest, give me a call, let me come to see you at either your home or your office, or you can get into my treatment vehicle.

John Ramsey:

And for folks, recommendations, I know that you have a number of clients, but yeah, have you had clients that stick with you longer than the six weeks because they’re just finding the sense of wellbeing by the treatments that you can give them?

Dr. Todd Black:

Well, it’s more like this. It’s like if their condition requires that they have more than six weeks of care, very often with the way chiropractors work is we see patients frequently at first for the first few weeks, and then we begin to taper things off and wait to see how things hold out. Sometimes, I will refer to other practitioners, orthopedic surgeons, neurologists, things of that nature, and they may want that patient to treat for another six weeks or something like that. I don’t like to just tell my patient, oh, I’ve done my part, you can go now. I like to kind of hang around and see the job through. So if I worked on them for six weeks and they went somewhere else and they kept them for six weeks, they might see me once a month for the last month or so.

John Ramsey:

Dr. Black, it seems to me that there’s this trend of convenience. Everyone wants things brought to their home, whether it be groceries or whatever the case may be. You were in front of that. Did you see that trend? And I would also think that yours really, the need is even greater because there’s pain involved. It’s like, hey, if I got to get in and out of a car, that’s tough. I remember when I hurt my back one time lifting, I could hardly get in the car to go to a chiropractor. I mean, people were helping me get in the car. That was the big hassle.

Dr. Todd Black:

Well, like you’re saying, very often we’ll have to write down how has this accident affected somebody’s life? What can you not do now that you could do before? And a lot of times, getting up and down or in and out is on top of the list.

John Ramsey:

Okay, so if someone’s been in a car accident, when should they call you? Okay, so you’re in a car accident, and I think it’s true. Sometimes you find that you think you’re okay. A day later, a week later, suddenly it’s something happened and slipped, whether it’s a disc or whatever, and you didn’t even realize that. Should they call you immediately?

Dr. Todd Black:

You know, I think it’s a good idea to get checked out right away. A lot of times, the pain doesn’t kick in as strong as it’s going to be until about 48 hours later. When you have an accident, there’s a whole lot of endorphins and there’s a lot of excitement and things like that. So it can sort of somewhat mask the feelings. Then you go home and you’re a little out of whack and then you try to do your normal routine and the next thing you know is just you’re not doing so well.

Your body’s compensating for the injuries that you have, making other parts that didn’t even get injured hurt, for example. So, I would say just right away is the best time. You should know if you check out okay or if you don’t. They’re both valuable to you. Okay? If you’re in an accident and you’re just fine, you should actually put that down in writing too. Because what happens if you get in another accident and then unfortunately the people that might be responsible for your injuries in that case want to say, “No, you were just in an accident last year and we think you were hurt then”. Well, if you have a piece of paper where I’ve examined you and your ranges of motion are good and you don’t have muscle spasm and you’re not making complaints, well that goes a long way to saying,  “I’m sorry, I was just fine before you did what you did to me”.  So it’s good either way.

John Ramsey:

That makes perfect sense. And for those out there who are trying to power through things, I think that’s sometimes in our DNA. Women are as bad as men, believe me. They say, I can make it, I can do it. To me, don’t do that. Call Chiropractor2U today. How quickly can you get out to them? How much in advance should they let you know about an appointment, Dr. Black?

Dr. Todd Black:

Well, like you said, this is the era of we want it now, we want it delivered. And so I keep that in mind. If someone calls me, I will at least try to get them some paperwork to fill out that day or the next day. And I will try to get them that appointment that day or the next day as well. You know, if they, for example, have things that keep them from meeting that soon, then it might go a little bit longer. But the whole idea is to get care to the injury as soon as possible.

We talked about this one time. Once you’re injured, you begin to heal immediately. And so essentially, your body is putting in stone the healing process right then and there. So you want to heal back. You’re not doing what you should be doing when you’re injured, so how’s your body going to learn to heal itself back to the way it used to be or as close to it as possible?

These are permanent injuries because you heal with scar tissue on the inside of your body. We know when we have scars on the outside of our body, we can tell the difference. And why? Because it’s actually different material. Same thing inside your body. It heals back with different material and that material is weaker and more pain sensitive than the original tissue so it’s very important to reorganize it optimally because you’re working with stuff that’s not as good.

John Ramsey:

Wow. One thing I love about this show, when someone is passionate about what they do and knowledgeable, I learn a little bit and hey, you learned a lot. And I’m telling you, if you have a problem, if you’ve been in a car accident, you’re not feeling quite yourself or you just want to be checked out, Chiropractor2U, he comes to you. Dr. Black has your back. Dr. Black, thank you very much. Really appreciate it.

Dr. Todd Black:

My pleasure, John. Happy St. Patrick’s Day.

John Ramsey:

To you as well. I’m looking for the green though. I’m not seeing, come on Todd. Where is it?

Dr. Todd Black:

It’s here somewhere!

 

Watch the entire interview below:

 

Chiropractor Podcast

Treatment with No Out-of-Pocket Expense

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Episode 3: Welcome to today’s episode of Dr. Todd Black’s podcast. People assume using a mobile chiropractic care service must be more expensive than traditional models of care. Dr. Black discusses this misconception and explains how Chiropractor2U is able to bring high-quality chiropractic treatments to your home or office, with little or no out-of-pocket expense to his clients.

Dr. Black’s Focus on Minimizing Patient Expenses
From the start, Dr. Todd Black wanted to make it easier for patients to get the quality care they needed. The fees he charges to treat you at your home or office are the same as if you were to treat with him at a traditional office.

In fact, because the majority of the patients seen by Chiropractor2U have recently been involved in an automobile accident, the majority of the treatment cost will be covered by insurance. Patients typically have little to no out-of-pocket expense (i.e. a deductible). The deductible can be held on account and settled up at the end of your accident claim.

In the state of Kentucky, no-fault insurance pays for medically necessary treatment resulting from a motor vehicle accident. It generally provides up to $10,000. This is commonly referred to as no-fault coverage or personal injury protection (“PIP”). It automatically covers insured drivers and each passenger.

How Does It Work?
Dr. Black has a mobile bus that he uses to enable him to perform chiropractic exams and adjustments, inside the bus. This innovative approach is how he’s able to conveniently treat patients at their home, office or other location. You might say he delivers “Heals on Wheels.”

To schedule an appointment, you can either contact Chiropractor2U via the website (www.Chiropractor2U.com) or if you prefer, simply call or text (502) 309-9037 to get started.

Dr. Black has practiced for over 25 years. He’s certified by the American Board of Independent Medical examiners as an independent chiropractic examiner, signifying expertise in both impairment ratings and independent chiropractic evaluations.

Dr. Todd Black Provides Chiropractic Treatment with little or no out of pocket expense

Your Initial Visit with Chiropractor to You
Once you have contacted Dr. Todd Black, you’ll need to complete a few standard, medical forms. You can download them from the website or Chiropractor2U can send them to you via courier.

Once Dr. Black arrives at your home or office, he will listen to you describe the accident and the resulting pain you’re experiencing. Dr. Black will perform an examination to see how and where you are sensing pain. In Episode 2, we discussed how patients may not realize their range of motion is being limited. The initial exam will uncover this and may help to better understand what is the specific source of your pain.

If x-rays are required, Dr. Black may refer you to a walk-in radiology facility. If he prescribes the need for x-rays, the no-fault insurance will typically cover this medical expense, as well. If you have already been to the ER, he may be able to review any x-rays that are already available.

After the diagnostics have been performed and reviewed, Dr. Todd Black will ease you into a treatment plan designed and customized specifically for you and your condition.

Soft Tissue Manipulation
Many accident victims experience soft tissue injuries. These are injuries to the muscles, ligaments and tendons resulting from the violent forces the body experienced during the auto accident. Dr. Black will use chiropractic techniques to identify the location of the pain and begin manipulating the area to ease the pain.

People may not realize that the body produces chemicals to help itself recover from an injury. This is part of the inflammatory process. Dr. Black’s chiropractic manipulation techniques work with the tissues to reduce the inflammation and help to relieve the patient’s pain.

Soft tissue manipulation is different from an actual adjustment. It’s similar to a typical massage, but chiropractors employ different techniques to get the medical results they are targeting. He may use some stretching exercises, moist heat, electric stimulation (such as a tens unit). All of these treatment modalities are available and performed on the treatment bus.

What Areas Does Chiropractor2U Cover?
Dr. Todd Black services the entire Louisville metro. This includes downtown, Prospect, Fern Creek, Okolona and even Shepherdsville and Elizabethtown. Chiropractor2U was developed to make quality injury care simple, easy and affordable.

As we wrap up this episode, remember, “I’m Dr. Todd Black and I’ve got your back!”

Be sure to follow Chiropractor2U on Facebook. If you’re in pain, call or text (502) 309-9037 today to set up your adjustment. Don’t let back pain keep you from enjoying life.

Chiropractor Podcast

Common Mistakes People Make After a Car Wreck

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Episode 2: Welcome to today’s episode of Dr. Todd Black’s podcast. This episode is about mistakes people make after a car wreck. We’ll also discuss the importance of chiropractic treatment plans. The majority of Chiropractor2U’s clients have been involved in some type of automobile accident. Dr. Black will discuss common injuries and how Chiropractor2U’s mobile chiropractic care model can help patients get back to normal.

Common Car Accident Injuries
Whiplash happens very often. It can cause headaches, neck pain, back pain and/or radiating pain, etc. The numbness or tingling in the extremities can be from nerve damage, caused by the car wreck.

Pain in the shoulders, knees, ankles and wrists are also common issues for people who’ve experienced an automobile accident.

Delayed Onset of Pain
Adults often overlook the possibility of injuries to children who may have been passengers in the car at the time of the collision. Both adults and children can experience a delayed onset of pain. At the time of the accident and in the hours immediately following, the body’s true pain-level may be masked by adrenaline. As the days progress, the adrenaline wears off and the true symptoms emerge.

Should You Contact Dr. Black?
Most people tend to contact Dr. Black and Chiropractor2U within 24-hours of experiencing a car wreck. Some have already been to the ER. Others may try to tough it out. The following morning’s pain and stiffness may indicate the need for chiropractic care.

3 Common Mistakes People Make After a Car Wreck
Dr. Todd Black has practiced for over 25 years. He’s treated many auto accident victims. Here’s a list of mistakes people make regarding their health and pain.

  1. Trying to tough it out. Ignoring the pain is something many people think is the appropriate thing to do. Unfortunately, the pain may be caused by a serious, medical issue. At the same time, it prevents you from fully enjoying the life you had before the accident. If the pain persists, consider contacting Chiropractor2U. Dr. Todd Black will design a custom treatment plan for your specific situation.
  2. Applying dry heat. Many people initially attempt to treat the injury or pain by themselves. A heating pad may be one of the methods used. Initially, the heat can feel good, but it can also accelerate the inflammation, resulting in more pain.
  3. Trying to get back to normal too quickly. After an injury, the body needs time to heal. Oftentimes, people begin experiencing compensation pain because they are using different muscles to compensate for pain felt in the injured area.

The Importance of Completing Your Treatment Plan
It’s not uncommon for people to begin feeling better after a few initial adjustments (i.e. treatments). It’s at that point, some decide to discontinue their treatments. This can be a mistake.

Dr. Todd Black explains that a treatment plan is a care plan developed help you recover from your injuries. The pain may feel less than it was originally, but the body may still need help healing. He brings his mobile chiropractic office to his patient’s home or office. This innovative approach makes it much more convenient for an injured person to continue receiving the prescribed number and types of treatments. Think of it as “Heals on Wheels.”

What Areas Does Chiropractor2U Cover?
Dr. Todd Black services the entire Louisville metro. This includes downtown, Prospect, Fern Creek, Okolona and even Shepherdsville and Elizabethtown. Chiropractor2U was developed to make quality injury care simple, easy and affordable.

As we wrap up this episode, remember, “I’m Dr. Todd Black and I’ve got your back!”

Be sure to follow Chiropractor2U on Facebook. If you’re in pain, call or text (502) 309-9037 today to set up your adjustment. Don’t let back pain keep you from enjoying life.

Louisville Chiropractor For Whiplash Pain

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Your body can be violently jarred in a car wreck. A common result is extensive pain in the head and neck. The good news is that you can see a Louisville chiropractor for whiplash pain. Let’s talk about whiplash.

The term “vertebral subluxation” refers to the misalignment or minor dislocation for the spinal bones (e.g. your vertebrae). When the vehicle impact occurs, forces are exerted on the car, which quickly transfers to the bodies of the driver and passengers. This sudden slamming can easily cause the head and neck to twist, stretch and snap back. This typically results in strain to the muscles, ligaments and discs between the vertebrae.

If you’re wearing your seatbelt at the time of the car wreck, your torso is restrained, but your head is unsupported and will whip to the front or side (depending on the direction of the oncoming vehicle). You may experience:

  • Neck pain
  • Inflammation
  • Shoulder pain
  • Nerve pain
  • Headaches
  • Tingling and/or numbness
  • Difficulty focusing on tasks and maintaining concentration

An experienced chiropractor will do an initial exam to determine your treatment options.  Sometimes, immobilization is the right approach.  Once the body’s initial inflammation runs its course, chiropractic therapy can help to restore your alignment and heal those aches and pains.

Chiropractor2U is a concept that you might find helpful.  Dr. Todd Black is a licensed chiropractor who will come to your home or office.  Our exam/treatment tables are completely portable.  You’ll be able to easily receive the therapy you need, without driving across town in stop and go traffic.

Additionally, Chiropractor2U will provide valuable medical documentation.  Medical records are an important part of the negotiations of any car wreck case.

Remember, you should consult a chiropractor for whiplash pain.  You don’t have to suffer.  There’s hope and a convenient way to get the treatment you need.  Please call our office at (502) 309-9037.  We’ll schedule your appointment and get you on the road to feeling better.

Chiropractor for Automobile Accidents

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One of the most common complaints from anyone who’s been in a car wreck is the aches and pains. These usually occur in the neck and back. The sudden impact can exert significant forces on your neck and spine. The good news, is that there’s been a long history of using a chiropractor for automobile accidents.

Chiropractic care specifically targets those injuries and tries to relax muscles and realign bones and/or joints. What’s also important is that Chiropractor2U will maintain valuable medical records regarding your diagnosis and treatments.

Insurance companies often use medical records in considering the nature of your injuries and what they should pay for them.

It’s not always easy or convenient to take time off work to go to a hospital and sit in the waiting room. Often, chiropractic care can offer an easier way for you to begin the healing process. Chiropractor2U has built its business on treating patients in their own homes of offices. It’s a way for you to continue to get the medical care you need, but on your schedule.

You’ll be glad to know that finances aren’t an obstacle to you getting the proper care for whiplash pain. All licensed drivers have personal injury protection (PIP) as part of their coverage. This provides up to $10,000 for medical bills and other expenses. This coverage is available to uninsured passengers.

What this means for you is that you very likely already have the funds available to immediately begin treatment for your aches and pains related to your car wreck.

Chiropractor2U can work with you to ensure that you have the proper documentation for your treatment expenses.

At the end of the day, the benefit of using chiropractor for automobile accidents can definitely work in your favor. Not only will be begin to feel better, it may have a positive impact on your financial recovery.

If you would like to schedule treatment, please contact Dr. Tood Black, DC and Chiropractor2U at (502) 309-9037. We’ll be happy to speak with you

Why Chiropractic Home Care?

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Years ago, doctors routinely provided home care to patients.  The focus was on treating the patient, not the doctor’s schedule.  Wouldn’t it be nice if that were still the case?  Actually, now it is.

Dr. Todd Black has over 20 years of practice.  He’s seen many patients get stressed out by their care while they are trying to heal.  The stress is often due to a patient’s inability to treat during regular office hours or because of other impediments such as:

  • Lack of transportation
  • Busy work schedule
  • No time to treat
  • Caring for an elderly parent or spouse
  • Child care schedules
  • Traffic delays and frustrations
  • Extended wait time at the doctor’s office

Chiropractor2U was designed to address and eliminate those challenges.  We’re even available evenings and weekends.  You can get home care for your strained neck and back, as well has healing massage for sore muscles.

Dr. Black knows “You Have a Life!”

Our service gives you the opportunity to arrange chiropractic therapy on your schedule. We provide in-home care to help you recover. We offer full service treatment, without the need to travel to a doctor’s office.

Chiropractor2U services patients in Louisville, Elizabethtown, Bardstown, Shelbyville, Shepherdsville and other locations. Dr. Black is certified by the American Board of Independent Medical Examiners as an independent chiropractic examiner, signifying expertise in both impairment ratings and independent chiropractic evaluations

Don’t let the pain of back aches, headaches, pinched nerves or arthritis keep you from enjoying life. Relief is just a phone call away. Contact us via this website, or simply give Chiropractor2U a call at (502) 309-9037.

Effective and professional chiropractic care is available to you in the safety and privacy of your own home. Remember to ask about adding massage therapy to your rehabilitation program. You’ve suffered long enough. Let Chiropractor2U help get you back to work so you can return to pain-free life.

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