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Dennis Ray Scharenberg alias The Colic Chiro

running the vibes clinic at Scharenberg Chiropractic

Practice location

2026 Google 200 m Click to toggle between metric and imperial units Terms Report a map error BESbswy Play Pause Scharenberg chiropractic offices 421 N Webb

Wichita, KS 67206

Infants and children

Conditions listed across the materials we analyzed that the registry classes under infants and children:

  • Infant colic and reflux Where this care belongs: A pediatrician. Find one in Kansas
  • Ear infections Where this care belongs: A pediatrician or an ear, nose and throat specialist. Find one in Kansas

As we read the published rules, a Chiropractor license in Kansas does not cover diagnosing or treating these conditions.

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Bottom line

Persuasion and sales-funnel patterns outweigh the evidence here.

  • Most serious representations: Infant colic and reflux, Ear infections. As we read the published rules, a Chiropractor license in Kansas does not cover diagnosing or treating these conditions.
  • Of 44 health claims, 2 run counter to or conflict with the published evidence, and 42 were not independently checked.
  • Primary persuasion tactic: Chiropractor as Pediatric/Prostate Specialist.
  • Stated credentials look inflated relative to the advice given.
  • Gives advice beyond what their license covers.
65/100

Elevated grift signals

2 critical2 high0 medium0 low

Favorite diseases they “cure”

The most serious conditions first, then by how often they recur.

Infant colic and reflux ×7Ear infections ×3Heart disease and cholesterol ×3IBS, SIBO and gut disorders ×3Allergies, asthma and food sensitivities ×3

As we read the published rules, a Chiropractor license in Kansas does not cover diagnosing or treating these conditions.

Signature manipulation techniques

Each tactic routes attention into the funnel: testing, supplements, consultations.

False AuthorityTestimonial Overload

Score breakdown

27/100
Credentials
The subject holds a legitimate DC license, but the score is penalized because they advertise diagnosing and treating systemic internal diseases (colic, prostate) outside their certified scope, which is a classic credential inflation grift.
84/100
Manipulation
High score due to false authority (chiropractor as pediatric/prostate specialist) and testimonial overload (40 years of 'research' for unsupported colic treatment), which are strong manipulation tactics.
45/100
Sales funnel
Low score because no supplements, labs, or store links are pitched; the grift is primarily scope overreach rather than a commercial product funnel.
40/100
Grift map
The grift pattern is scope overreach: using a narrow DC license to claim authority over systemic diseases, attracting patients seeking non-medical alternatives for serious conditions.
0/100
Evidence gap
Mainstream medical consensus does not support chiropractic treatment for colic or prostate conditions; the literature shows no evidence for these claims.
80/100
Bro energy
High score because the subject uses a 'Dr.' title to imply broad medical competence for conditions outside their scope, a hallmark of the 'doc bro' grift pattern.

Direct answer

Dennis Ray Scharenberg is licensed in Kansas as a chiropractor (DC), not as an MD or DO, and Kansas's chiropractic scope statute (K.S.A. 65-2871(a)) limits that license to musculoskeletal care, not the diagnosis or treatment of systemic disease. Even so, they advertise diagnosing or treating High Blood Pressure, Colic Treatment, Prostate Treatment, Children, and Adult Treatments, conditions that belong with appropriately board-certified physicians.

Key findings

  • False Authority: The host presents a chiropractor (DC) as an authority on treating colic (a pediatric GI condition) and prostate issues, which are outside the legal scope of chiropractic practice. This borrows the 'Dr.' title to imply broad medical competence.see section ↓
  • Claim "Chiropractor treatment of Adult Treatments": mixed in the medical literature.see section ↓
  • Claim "Chiropractor treatment of Children": mixed in the medical literature.see section ↓
  • NPI registry confirms DENNIS RAY SCHARENBERG as Chiropractor (DC) in Kansas (NPI 1609820992).see section ↓
  • Dennis Ray Scharenberg shows credential inflation relative to stated vs likely credentials.see section ↓
  • Dr Dennis Ray Scharenberg is marketed with a doctor title, but reviewed credentials indicate Chiropractor (DC) rather than an MD/DO physician license.see section ↓
  • Against Kansas State Board of Healing Arts (Chiropractic) scope rules (K.S.A. 65-2871(a)), these advertised activities appear outside Dennis Ray Scharenberg's license (including conditions they merely list as ones they treat): High Blood Pressure, Colic Treatment, Prostate Treatment.see section ↓
  • 33 of 40 advertised activities fall outside permitted Chiropractor scope in KS.see section ↓
Dr. Trust Me Bro says

Oh, look at Scharenberg, the 'Colic Chiro' who's been 'researching' colic for 40 years and treating thousands with his 'gentle technique'—because apparently, a chiropractor can fix a baby's tummy pain just by not cracking bones. He's the king of 'I'm a DC but I'll treat your prostate too,' turning a narrow musculoskeletal license into a one-stop shop for pediatric and organ diseases. Truly, the 'Dr.' title is his superpower, and he's using it to sell a non-medical alternative for conditions that need real doctors.

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FAQ

What does peer-reviewed research say about these claims?

Bro translation: Mainstream medical consensus does not support chiropractic treatment for colic (a pediatric gastrointestinal condition) or prostate conditions (an organ disease); the literature shows no evidence that spinal manipulation or 'gentle techniques' can resolve these systemic internal diseases.

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Bro translation: Mainstream medical consensus does not support chiropractic treatment for colic (a pediatric gastrointestinal condition) or prostate conditions (an organ disease); the literature shows no evidence that spinal manipulation or 'gentle techniques' can resolve these systemic internal diseases. Chiropractic scope is strictly limited to musculoskeletal and nervous system conditions, and treating colic or prostate is outside this scope. The claims are unsupported by peer-reviewed studies and contradict established medical guidelines.

Are Dennis Ray Scharenberg's credentials legitimate?

The subject holds a legitimate DC license but inflates its authority by claiming to treat systemic pediatric (colic) and organ (prostate) diseases, which are outside the scope of chiropractic practice.

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The subject holds a legitimate DC license but inflates its authority by claiming to treat systemic pediatric (colic) and organ (prostate) diseases, which are outside the scope of chiropractic practice. Stated credentials: CHIROPRACTOR. Likely credentials: Chiropractor (DC), DC. Credential inflation detected, a white coat is not the same as an MD/DO license.

Does Dennis Ray Scharenberg use False Authority?

The host presents a chiropractor (DC) as an authority on treating colic (a pediatric GI condition) and prostate issues, which are outside the legal scope of chiropractic practice.

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The host presents a chiropractor (DC) as an authority on treating colic (a pediatric GI condition) and prostate issues, which are outside the legal scope of chiropractic practice. This borrows the 'Dr.' title to imply broad medical competence. Likely motive: To attract parents and patients seeking non-medical alternatives for serious conditions, expanding the patient base beyond musculoskeletal issues.

Does Dennis Ray Scharenberg use Testimonial Overload?

The host uses a long tenure ('over 40 years') and vague 'research' claims to validate an unsupported treatment for colic, implying expertise without peer-reviewed evidence.

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The host uses a long tenure ('over 40 years') and vague 'research' claims to validate an unsupported treatment for colic, implying expertise without peer-reviewed evidence. Likely motive: To build trust and credibility for a non-standard treatment that lacks mainstream medical support.

Is the claim "Chiropractor treatment of Adult Treatments" supported by medical literature?

High-quality evidence supports a limited role for chiropractic spinal manipulation therapy (SMT) in adults with spine-related musculoskeletal pain, particularly low back pain.

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High-quality evidence supports a limited role for chiropractic spinal manipulation therapy (SMT) in adults with spine-related musculoskeletal pain, particularly low back pain. A large systematic review and meta-analysis of 47 randomized controlled trials in adults with chronic low back pain found that SMT provides improvements in pain and disability similar to other recommended conservative therapies (such as exercise and physical therapy), and better than non-recommended interventions for short-term functional improvement.[7][8] Clinical practice guidelines focused on spinal manipulation for acute, subacute, and chronic low back pain state that spinal manipulation is an established, professionally recognized, clinically effective treatment option with a generally favorable benefit-to-risk profile, and recommend SMT for acute and chronic low back pain.[15] Economic evaluations synthesized in a systematic review report that adults who use chiropractic care as first-line management for spine-related musculoskeletal pain have fewer downstream resource uses (opioids, surgery, hospitalizations, injections) and lower overall healthcare costs compared with conventional medical management.[20] Safety-focused systematic reviews of spinal manipulation suggest that mild, transient adverse events (e.g., local soreness, temporary worsening of pain, fatigue, headache, dizziness) are common, whereas serious adverse events are rare, although precise incidence estimates remain uncertain.[2][9][13][16] Overall, high-quality evidence supports chiropractic SMT as one reasonable conservative option for adult low back pain and other spine-related musculoskeletal conditions, with benefits broadly comparable to other non-pharmacologic therapies and a low apparent rate of catastrophic harm when performed appropriately. The influencer’s claim is very broad (“chiropractor treatment of Adult Treatments”) and implies general effectiveness of chiropractic care across adult health conditions; high-quality evidence does not support such a broad claim. Evidence demonstrating benefit of chiropractic care is concentrated in spine-related musculoskeletal pain, especially low back pain, and does not show superiority over other recommended conservative treatments.[7][8][11][15] Major guidelines addressing common adult conditions such as hypertension and tension-type headache do not recommend chiropractic care as core management; instead, they emphasize pharmacologic blood pressure control and lifestyle changes for hypertension,[0] and medications and non-manual therapies for tension-type headache.[3] These guideline positions indicate that chiropractic treatment is not an evidence-based primary therapy for these conditions.[0][3] Safety reviews highlight that while serious adverse events from spinal manipulation appear rare, they do occur (including vascular events and neurologic injury), and current data are insufficient to provide robust incidence estimates.[2][9][13] This uncertainty constrains strong safety claims. Furthermore, systematic reviews of non-manipulative exercise-based programs for chronic low back pain show benefits and are being used to inform WHO guidelines, underscoring that structured exercise—not chiropractic specifically—is the evidence-backed non-pharmacologic strategy.[6] Taken together, the evidence contradicts any implication that chiropractic therapy is broadly effective or guideline-endorsed across the spectrum of adult medical treatments, beyond a relatively narrow musculoskeletal domain. The mainstream medical and scientific view is that chiropractic care, particularly spinal manipulation, is an optional adjunctive or alternative conservative treatment primarily for adults with spine-related musculoskeletal pain (e.g., low back pain), with benefits generally similar to other recommended non-pharmacologic therapies, and that it is not a primary, evidence-based treatment for most other adult medical conditions. Major clinical practice guidelines for common adult illnesses such as hypertension and inflammatory bowel disease focus on pharmacologic therapy, risk-factor management, and evidence-based nutrition, without recommending chiropractic treatment.[0][1][2] For tension-type headache, neurologic guidelines emphasize pharmacologic agents and non-manual strategies, not chiropractic manipulation, as standard care.[3] For chronic low back pain, systematic reviews and guideline processes (including WHO-informed work) recognize spinal manipulation as one of several non-pharmacologic options, with effect sizes comparable to exercise and other conservative therapies but not clearly superior.[6][7][8][15] Mainstream safety assessments conclude that minor adverse events after spinal manipulation are common and serious events are probably rare but cannot be precisely quantified, so clinicians should inform patients of both potential benefits and risks.[2][9][13][16] Overall, mainstream medicine views chiropractic treatment as condition-specific, mainly musculoskeletal, and as one conservative option rather than a universal adult treatment modality. Literature verdict: mixed.

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