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Tier 8 · Autoimmune, digestive and fatigue

Can a chiropractor treat fibromyalgia?

Conditions that named non-physician doctors, mostly chiropractors, list as things they treat, grouped by who is most at risk if the advertised care is wrong. Every name links to the full dossier, the page it was said on, and the state rule we read it against.

In Hawaii, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia, where we read the published scope rules for these practitioners, chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia is not among the permitted categories of practice as we read them. 26 practitioners we analyzed advertise it anyway. Chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia are diagnoses of exclusion made by physicians after other causes are ruled out. Manual therapy may be part of shared care, while the diagnosis is not. Classifications reflect our review, not an adjudicated finding.

26Doc bros advertising it
38Advertised claims
9States with rules read
8Vulnerability tier

What the rules say

The rule each row was read against, in the state where that practitioner is licensed.

Kansas · Kansas State Board of Healing Arts (Chiropractic)

K.S.A. §65-2871 (Kansas Healing Arts Act)

Virginia · Virginia Board of Medicine, Chiropractic Advisory Board

Virginia Code § 54.1-2900

Kansas · Kansas State Board of Healing Arts (Chiropractic)

KSA 65-2871

Kansas · Kansas State Board of Healing Arts (Chiropractic)

K.S.A. 65-2871

Pennsylvania · Pennsylvania State Board of Chiropractic

63 P.S. § 625.102 (definition of chiropractic)

Pennsylvania · Pennsylvania State Board of Chiropractic

63 P.S. §625.101 et seq. (Chiropractic Practice Act)

Missouri · Missouri State Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Missouri Revised Statutes Section 331.010(1)

Missouri · Missouri State Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Missouri RSMo 331.010(1)

Minnesota · Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Minn. Stat. § 148.01, subds. 1 and 4

Minnesota · Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Minnesota Statutes 148.01, Subd. 1(2) and Subd. 4

Tennessee · Tennessee Board of Chiropractic Examiners

T.C.A. § 63-4-101(a)(1)(B), (D)(iv)

Nebraska · Nebraska Board of Chiropractic

Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-805(1)

Tennessee · Tennessee Board of Chiropractic Examiners

T.C.A. § 63-4-101(a)(1)(D)

Pennsylvania · Pennsylvania Board of Physical Therapy

63 P.S. § 1309

Minnesota · Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Minnesota Statutes 148.01, Subd. 1(2)

Pennsylvania · Pennsylvania State Board of Chiropractic

63 P.S. § 625.501 (Chiropractic Practice Act, Section 501)

South Carolina · South Carolina Board of Chiropractic Examiners

S.C. Code § 40-9-10(b); S.C. Code Regs. Chapter 25, Section 5(C)(2)

Minnesota · Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Minnesota Statutes § 148.01, subd. 1(2); subd. 4

Hawaii · Hawaii Board of Chiropractic Examiners

HRS §442-1; HAR §16-76-25

Minnesota · Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Minn. Stat. § 148.01, Subd. 1(1)-(2)

Who advertises it

Listed by strength of the public record for this condition, not by any judgment of the person.

Heather Fay

Checked against the cited rule text

Chiropractor, Kansas · confirmed in the federal provider registry with a profession license number · 6 materials

“Chronic fatigue and low energy” In their own words

Public content appears to address Chronic fatigue and low energy. That is outside a chiropractic license in Kansas: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Chronic Fatigue and Low Energy Levels

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull reportK.S.A. §65-2871 (Kansas Healing Arts Act)

“Chronic Fatigue and Low Energy Levels” From their own pages

Public content appears to address Chronic Fatigue and Low Energy Levels. That is outside a chiropractic license in Kansas: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull reportK.S.A. §65-2871 (Kansas Healing Arts Act)

Tobi Jeurink

Checked against the cited rule text

Chiropractor, Kansas · confirmed in the federal provider registry with a profession license number · 1 material

“chronic fatigue” In their own words

Public content appears to address chronic fatigue. That is outside a chiropractic license in Kansas: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Whether you are dealing with chronic fatigue, digestive issues, joint pain, hormonal imbalances, or you just know something is not right

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull reportKSA 65-2871

Brian Lum

Checked against the cited rule text

Chiropractor, Kansas · confirmed in the federal provider registry with a profession license number · 1 material

“Chronic Fatigue” From their own pages

Public content appears to address Chronic Fatigue. That is outside a chiropractic license in Kansas: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Named on the same page as Anxiety and Depression.

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull reportK.S.A. 65-2871

“Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), Fatigue” From their own pages

Public content appears to address Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), Fatigue. That is outside a chiropractic license in Kansas: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Named on the same page as ADHD, Anxiety and Autoimmune disease, and 12 more conditions this license does not cover.

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull reportK.S.A. 65-2871

Corey M. Priest

Checked against the cited rule text

Chiropractor, Kansas · confirmed in the federal provider registry with a profession license number · 1 material

“Chronic Fatigue” From their own pages

Public content appears to address Chronic Fatigue. That is outside a chiropractic license in Kansas: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Named on the same page as Autoimmune disease, Cancer and IBS, SIBO and gut disorders, and 3 more conditions this license does not cover.

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull reportK.S.A. 65-2871

Danielle Marie Gray

Checked against the cited rule text

Chiropractor, Pennsylvania · confirmed in the federal provider registry with a profession license number · 2 materials

“chronic fatigue” From their own pages

Public content appears to address chronic fatigue. That is outside a chiropractic license in Pennsylvania: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Named on the same page as Autoimmune disease, Lyme disease and Multiple sclerosis.

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull report63 P.S. § 625.102 (definition of chiropractic)

“Fibromyalgia” From their own pages

Public content appears to address Fibromyalgia. That is outside a chiropractic license in Pennsylvania: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Named on the same page as Autoimmune disease, Lyme disease and Multiple sclerosis.

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull report63 P.S. § 625.102 (definition of chiropractic)

“How to Support a Loved One with Fibromyalgia” Rule cited

Public content appears to address How to Support a Loved One with Fibromyalgia. That is outside a chiropractic license in Pennsylvania: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Named on the same page as ADHD, Depression and Diabetes and blood sugar, and 5 more conditions this license does not cover.

Where it was publishedFull report63 P.S. §625.101 et seq. (Chiropractic Practice Act)

Jaban M Moore

Checked against the cited rule text

Chiropractor, Missouri · confirmed in the federal provider registry with a profession license number · 7 materials

“Chronic fatigue” From their own pages

Public content appears to address Chronic fatigue. That is outside a chiropractic license in Missouri: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Named on the same page as Depression, Heart disease and cholesterol and IBS, SIBO and gut disorders, and 3 more conditions this license does not cover.

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull reportMissouri Revised Statutes Section 331.010(1)

“Chronic Fatigue & Brain Fog” Rule cited

Public content appears to address Chronic Fatigue & Brain Fog. That is outside a chiropractic license in Missouri: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Named on the same page as Autoimmune disease, Lyme disease and Mold illness and CIRS, and 1 more condition this license does not cover.

Full reportMissouri RSMo 331.010(1)

John W Larson

Checked against the cited rule text

Chiropractor, Minnesota · confirmed in the federal provider registry with a profession license number · 2 materials

“Fibromyalgia” From their own pages

Public content appears to address Fibromyalgia. That is outside a chiropractic license in Minnesota: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Named on the same page as ADHD, Autoimmune disease and Diabetes and blood sugar, and 2 more conditions this license does not cover.

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull reportMinn. Stat. § 148.01, subds. 1 and 4

“Fibromyalgia / Chronic Fatigue” From their own pages

Public content appears to address Fibromyalgia / Chronic Fatigue. That is outside a chiropractic license in Minnesota: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull reportMinn. Stat. § 148.01, subds. 1 and 4

“Chronic Fatigue Syndrome” Rule cited

Public content appears to address Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. That is outside a chiropractic license in Minnesota: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Named on the same page as ADHD, Autoimmune disease and Diabetes and blood sugar, and 2 more conditions this license does not cover.

Where it was publishedFull reportMinnesota Statutes 148.01, Subd. 1(2) and Subd. 4

Josh Axe

Checked against the cited rule text

Chiropractor, Tennessee · confirmed in the federal provider registry with a profession license number · 1 material

“Chronic Fatigue” From their own pages

Public content appears to address Chronic Fatigue. That is outside a chiropractic license in Tennessee: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Named on the same page as Autoimmune disease, Diabetes and blood sugar and Hormone imbalance and replacement, and 3 more conditions this license does not cover.

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull reportT.C.A. § 63-4-101(a)(1)(B), (D)(iv)

Julie Gurbacki

Checked against the cited rule text

Chiropractor, Nebraska · confirmed in the federal provider registry with a profession license number · 1 material

“Chronic fatigue and low energy” From their own pages

Public content appears to address Chronic fatigue and low energy. That is outside a chiropractic license in Nebraska: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull reportNeb. Rev. Stat. § 38-805(1)

“Chronic fatigue or brain fog” From their own pages

Public content appears to address Chronic fatigue or brain fog. That is outside a chiropractic license in Nebraska: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Named on the same page as Hormone imbalance and replacement and Skin conditions.

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull reportNeb. Rev. Stat. § 38-805(1)

“Fibromyalgia” From their own pages

Public content appears to address Fibromyalgia. That is outside a chiropractic license in Nebraska: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Named on the same page as Hormone imbalance and replacement and Skin conditions.

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull reportNeb. Rev. Stat. § 38-805(1)

“Chronic Fatigue Syndrome” Rule cited

Public content appears to address Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. That is outside a chiropractic license in Nebraska: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Named on the same page as Hormone imbalance and replacement and Skin conditions.

Full reportNeb. Rev. Stat. § 38-805(1)

Martin Hart

Checked against the cited rule text

Chiropractor, Tennessee · confirmed in the federal provider registry with a profession license number · 1 material

“Chronic Fatigue” From their own pages

Public content appears to address Chronic Fatigue. That is outside a chiropractic license in Tennessee: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Named on the same page as Autoimmune disease, Hormone imbalance and replacement and IBS, SIBO and gut disorders, and 5 more conditions this license does not cover.

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull reportT.C.A. § 63-4-101(a)(1)(D)

“Chronic fatigue and low energy” Rule cited

Public content appears to address Chronic fatigue and low energy. That is outside a chiropractic license in Tennessee: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Named on the same page as Autoimmune disease, Hormone imbalance and replacement and IBS, SIBO and gut disorders, and 5 more conditions this license does not cover.

Full reportT.C.A. § 63-4-101(a)(1)(D)

Patricia Talone

Checked against the cited rule text

Physical Therapist, Pennsylvania · confirmed in the federal provider registry with a profession license number · 1 material

“chronic fatigue” From their own pages

Public content appears to address chronic fatigue, which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Physical Therapist scope in Pennsylvania.

Named on the same page as Autoimmune disease, Lyme disease and Multiple sclerosis.

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull report63 P.S. § 1309

“Fibromyalgia” From their own pages

Public content appears to address Fibromyalgia, which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Physical Therapist scope in Pennsylvania.

Named on the same page as Autoimmune disease, Lyme disease and Multiple sclerosis.

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull report63 P.S. § 1309

Patrick Garrett

Checked against the cited rule text

Chiropractor, Kansas · confirmed in the federal provider registry with a profession license number · 1 material

“Fibromyalgia” From their own pages

Public content appears to address Fibromyalgia. That is outside a chiropractic license in Kansas: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Named on the same page as Autism, Autoimmune disease and Crohn disease and colitis, and 12 more conditions this license does not cover.

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull reportKSA 65-2871

Whitney Paige Rutledge

Checked against the cited rule text

Chiropractor, Kansas · confirmed in the federal provider registry with a profession license number · 1 material

“Fibromyalgia” From their own pages

Public content appears to address Fibromyalgia. That is outside a chiropractic license in Kansas: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Named on the same page as Adrenal fatigue and cortisol, Autism and Heart disease and cholesterol, and 5 more conditions this license does not cover.

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull reportK.S.A. 65-2871

William Cole

Checked against the cited rule text

Chiropractor, Pennsylvania · confirmed in the federal provider registry with a profession license number · 1 material

“Chronic Fatigue” From their own pages

Public content appears to address Chronic Fatigue. That is outside a chiropractic license in Pennsylvania: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Named on the same page as Anxiety, Autoimmune disease and Depression, and 5 more conditions this license does not cover.

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull report63 P.S. § 625.501 (Chiropractic Practice Act, Section 501)

Chloe Skidmore

Checked against the cited rule text

Chiropractor, Kansas · confirmed in the federal provider registry with a profession license number · 2 materials

“Chronic Fatigue” Rule cited

Public content appears to address Chronic Fatigue. That is outside a chiropractic license in Kansas: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Named on the same page as Anxiety, Autoimmune disease and Depression, and 5 more conditions this license does not cover.

Full reportKSA 65-2871

Arthur Elliot Hirshorn

Checked against the cited rule text

Chiropractor, South Carolina · confirmed in the federal provider registry with a profession license number · 1 material

“Chronic Fatigue” Rule cited

Public content appears to address Chronic Fatigue. That is outside a chiropractic license in South Carolina: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Named on the same page as Autoimmune disease, Hormone imbalance and replacement and IBS, SIBO and gut disorders, and 2 more conditions this license does not cover.

Full reportS.C. Code § 40-9-10(b); S.C. Code Regs. Chapter 25, Section 5(C)(2)

Bradley Michael Woodle

Checked against the cited rule text

Chiropractor, Kansas · confirmed in the federal provider registry with a profession license number · 1 material

“Fibromyalgia Disorder” Rule cited

Public content appears to address Fibromyalgia Disorder. That is outside a chiropractic license in Kansas: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Named on the same page as Autism, Autoimmune disease and Infertility, and 1 more condition this license does not cover.

Where it was publishedFull reportKSA 65-2871

Casey C Smith

Checked against the cited rule text

Chiropractor, Minnesota · confirmed in the federal provider registry with a profession license number · 1 material

“Fibromyalgia” Rule cited

Public content appears to address Fibromyalgia. That is outside a chiropractic license in Minnesota: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Named on the same page as Thyroid disease and Hashimoto.

Full reportMinnesota Statutes § 148.01, subd. 1(2); subd. 4

Eliza Kim

Checked against the cited rule text

Chiropractor, Hawaii · confirmed in the federal provider registry with a profession license number · 1 material

“Fibromyalgia” Rule cited

Public content appears to address Fibromyalgia. That is outside a chiropractic license in Hawaii: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Full reportHRS §442-1; HAR §16-76-25

Kyle A Potter

Checked against the cited rule text

Chiropractor, Kansas · confirmed in the federal provider registry with a profession license number · 1 material

“Chronic Fatigue” Rule cited

Public content appears to address Chronic Fatigue. That is outside a chiropractic license in Kansas: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Named on the same page as ADHD, Anxiety and Autoimmune disease, and 6 more conditions this license does not cover.

Where it was publishedFull reportK.S.A. 65-2871

Paul C Deglmann

Checked against the cited rule text

Chiropractor, Minnesota · confirmed in the federal provider registry with a profession license number · 1 material

“Fibromyalgia” Rule cited

Public content appears to address Fibromyalgia. That is outside a chiropractic license in Minnesota: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Named on the same page as Autoimmune disease, Cancer and Candida, and 12 more conditions this license does not cover.

Where it was publishedFull reportMinn. Stat. § 148.01, Subd. 1(1)-(2)

Paul Daniel Fay

Checked against the cited rule text

Chiropractor, Kansas · confirmed in the federal provider registry with a profession license number · 1 material

“chronic fatigue” Rule cited

Public content appears to address chronic fatigue. That is outside a chiropractic license in Kansas: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Full reportKSA 65-2871

Sarah Drake

As we read the published rules

Chiropractor, Kansas · confirmed in the federal provider registry with a profession license number · 1 material

“Implying treatment for chronic fatigue and systemic inflammation” Rule cited

Public content appears to address Implying treatment for chronic fatigue and systemic inflammation. That is outside a chiropractic license in Kansas: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Full reportK.S.A. 65-2871

Where this care belongs

Must refer to: A rheumatologist or a primary care physician.

Chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia are diagnoses of exclusion made by physicians after other causes are ruled out. Manual therapy may be part of shared care, while the diagnosis is not.

Find one in HawaiiFind one in KansasFind one in MinnesotaFind one in MissouriFind one in NebraskaFind one in PennsylvaniaFind one in South CarolinaFind one in TennesseeFind one in Virginia

Every row links to the page it came from and to the rule we read it against. People listed here were confirmed in the federal provider registry with a profession license number. Classifications reflect our review, not an adjudicated finding. Records may share a common name with someone else, may be incomplete, or may have since been resolved, dismissed, or overturned. This section is analysis and opinion, not legal advice.