The Evidence Based Chiropractor- Chiropractic Marketing and Research

This week’s conversation focused on the latest developments in pain modulation research and their relevance to everyday chiropractic practice. A key theme was that pain is not simply a direct measure of tissue damage, but is actively modulated by the brain and nervous system. The discussion explored new insights from a recent review article on descending pain modulation—including how neural circuits can both amplify and suppress pain signals, and how chronic pain is rooted in a loss of flexibility within these systems rather than just a failure of inhibition. Several points were raised, including implications for chiropractic care, the relationship between movement and pain modulation, and how interventions can meaningfully shift pain control networks for patients. Research:Descending Pain Modulation Across Pain States: Circuit Mechanisms, Neurochemical Plasticity, and Translational PerspectivesSpecial Offers for Listeners:TURN YOUR CHIROPRACTIC PRACTICE INTO A 7-FIGURE REVENUE MACHINE: The 'Hybrid Practice Model' That Helps Chiropractors & PTs Generate $40K-$200K Per Month While Taking FEWER AppointmentsSave $500 and Get a Free Cart- Learn more at Shockwave Center of America Today!NovoPulse OA Recovery Program- learn more hereCare Plan Pro: Care Plans, Memberships, and Concierge Plans That Sell Themselves.Our members use research to GROW their practice. Are you interested in increasing your referrals? Discover the best chiropractic marketing you aren't currently using right here!

Here is a brand new study exploring the efficacy of mechanical spinal manipulation in the standing position for patients with nonspecific low back pain. We’ll break down how a hands-on vertical adjustment compares to a motorized gravity table, what the results mean for your practice, and how to communicate these findings to your patients. If you’re curious about the latest research, innovative technology, and ways to refine your technique while protecting your own career longevity, you won’t want to miss this discussion.Research:The efficacy of mechanical spinal manipulation in the standing position in patients with non-specific low back pain: a randomised placebo-controlled trialSpecial Offers for Listeners:TURN YOUR CHIROPRACTIC PRACTICE INTO A 7-FIGURE REVENUE MACHINE: The 'Hybrid Practice Model' That Helps Chiropractors & PTs Generate $40K-$200K Per Month While Taking FEWER AppointmentsSave $500 and Get a Free Cart- Learn more at Shockwave Center of America Today!NovoPulse OA Recovery Program- learn more hereCare Plan Pro: Care Plans, Memberships, and Concierge Plans That Sell Themselves.Our members use research to GROW their practice. Are you interested in increasing your referrals? Discover the best chiropractic marketing you aren't currently using right here!

This episode takes you inside high-tech motion capture labs to explore groundbreaking research on the real effects of spinal adjustments for chronic low back pain. We break down how spinal adjustments compare head-to-head with exercise and placebo, and share clinical pearls, take-home insights, and practical ways to apply these findings to better help your patients move, feel, and function. Whether you’re looking to elevate your practice or simply stay on top of the latest evidence, this episode is packed with value for every chiropractor.Research:Immediate effects of spinal manipulation, exercise therapy, and open-label placebo on lifting performance and pain in individuals with chronic non-specific back pain: a motion laboratory-based crossover randomized controlled trialSpecial Offers for Listeners:TURN YOUR CHIROPRACTIC PRACTICE INTO A 7-FIGURE REVENUE MACHINE: The 'Hybrid Practice Model' That Helps Chiropractors & PTs Generate $40K-$200K Per Month While Taking FEWER AppointmentsSave $500 and Get a Free Cart- Learn more at Shockwave Center of America Today!NovoPulse OA Recovery Program- learn more hereCare Plan Pro: Care Plans, Memberships, and Concierge Plans That Sell Themselves.Our members use research to GROW their practice. Are you interested in increasing your referrals? Discover the best chiropractic marketing you aren't currently using right here!

Today we dive into the latest research on integrative treatment options for chronic low back pain—specifically within the VA (Veterans Affairs) healthcare system. Discover why chiropractic care stands out as the most utilized integrative option for veterans, far surpassing therapies like acupuncture and massage. Dr. Langmaid breaks down new statistics on what primary care providers and patients know, want, and actually use, exposing surprising gaps in awareness and access that also present significant opportunities for chiropractors in private practice. Whether you’re aiming to boost referrals or improve patient care in your community, this episode is packed with actionable insights to advance evidence-based chiropractic care.Research:Primary Care Clinician and Patient Knowledge, Interest, and Use of Integrative Treatment Options for Chronic Low Back Pain ManagementSpecial Offers for Listeners:TURN YOUR CHIROPRACTIC PRACTICE INTO A 7-FIGURE REVENUE MACHINE: The 'Hybrid Practice Model' That Helps Chiropractors & PTs Generate $40K-$200K Per Month While Taking FEWER AppointmentsSave $500 and Get a Free Cart- Learn more at Shockwave Center of America Today!Leander Tables- Save $750 on the Series 950 Table using the code EBC2026 — their most advanced flexion-distraction tableNovoPulse OA Recovery Program- learn more hereCare Plan Pro: Care Plans, Memberships, and Concierge Plans That Sell Themselves.Our members use research to GROW their practice. Are you interested in increasing your referrals? Discover the best chiropractic marketing you aren't currently using right here!

Today we dive into groundbreaking new research on the impact of chiropractors in spine triage roles, specifically what happens when chiropractors screen neurosurgical referrals. Tune in as we break down a recent randomized controlled trial from Quebec—where researchers found that nearly 80% of back pain referrals to spine surgeons were inappropriate, and that integrating chiropractic triage drastically improved patient satisfaction and reduced unnecessary wait times. Discover how this evidence supports redesigning patient pathways and why chiropractors are uniquely positioned to be the gateway for musculoskeletal care, helping patients access the right provider at the right time. Whether you’re passionate about better outcomes or building your referral network, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.Research:Effects of musculoskeletal expert input on low back pain outcomes: A randomised controlled trialSpecial Offers for Listeners:TURN YOUR CHIROPRACTIC PRACTICE INTO A 7-FIGURE REVENUE MACHINE: The 'Hybrid Practice Model' That Helps Chiropractors & PTs Generate $40K-$200K Per Month While Taking FEWER AppointmentsSave $500 and Get a Free Cart- Learn more at Shockwave Center of America Today!Leander Tables- Save $750 on the Series 950 Table using the code EBC2026 — their most advanced flexion-distraction tableNovoPulse OA Recovery Program- learn more hereCare Plan Pro: Care Plans, Memberships, and Concierge Plans That Sell Themselves.Our members use research to GROW their practice. Are you interested in increasing your referrals? Discover the best chiropractic marketing you aren't currently using right here!

Today we’re diving deep into the science of spinal adjustments with a groundbreaking study on what actually happens in the multifidus muscle during acute low back pain. We’ll explore how motor units respond to adjustments, what this means for patient outcomes, and how these insights can impact your clinical practice. Research:Spinal manipulation in acute low back pain patients is associated with reduced motor-unit firing variability without altering bilateral coordination: a single-motor-unit EMG study of the lumbar multifidusSpecial Offers for Listeners:TURN YOUR CHIROPRACTIC PRACTICE INTO A 7-FIGURE REVENUE MACHINE: The 'Hybrid Practice Model' That Helps Chiropractors & PTs Generate $40K-$200K Per Month While Taking FEWER AppointmentsSave $500 and Get a Free Cart- Learn more at Shockwave Center of America Today!Leander Tables- Save $750 on the Series 950 Table using the code EBC2026 — their most advanced flexion-distraction tableNovoPulse OA Recovery Program- learn more hereCare Plan Pro: Care Plans, Memberships, and Concierge Plans That Sell Themselves.Our members use research to GROW their practice. Are you interested in increasing your referrals? Discover the best chiropractic marketing you aren't currently using right here!

In this episode, we dive into a groundbreaking new study comparing the clinical and neuromechanical effects of cervical spine adjustments versus mobilizations for chronic neck pain. With chronic neck pain on the rise and ranking high among conditions causing years lived with disability, this research offers powerful insights for every chiropractor.Research:Immediate clinical and neuromechanical effects of cervical spine manipulation compared to cervical spine mobilization among individuals with chronic neck pain: a randomized mechanistic cross-over trialSpecial Offers for Listeners:TURN YOUR CHIROPRACTIC PRACTICE INTO A 7-FIGURE REVENUE MACHINE: The 'Hybrid Practice Model' That Helps Chiropractors & PTs Generate $40K-$200K Per Month While Taking FEWER AppointmentsSave $500 and Get a Free Cart- Learn more at Shockwave Center of America Today!Leander Tables- Save $750 on the Series 950 Table using the code EBC2026 — their most advanced flexion-distraction tableNovoPulse OA Recovery Program- learn more hereCare Plan Pro: Care Plans, Memberships, and Concierge Plans That Sell Themselves.Our members use research to GROW their practice. Are you interested in increasing your referrals? Discover the best chiropractic marketing you aren't currently using right here!

Today, you’ll learn what happens to the rest of the cervical spine when certain segments are fused, unpacking the mechanical and clinical consequences highlighted in a new biomechanical study. Whether you’re seeing patients post-fusion or helping them explore alternatives, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you better serve your community and guide patients through complex spinal health decisions.Research:The Effect of Single Level and Multilevel Cervical Fusion on Adjacent Segment Motion: A Biomechanical AnalysisSpecial Offers for Listeners:TURN YOUR CHIROPRACTIC PRACTICE INTO A 7-FIGURE REVENUE MACHINE: The 'Hybrid Practice Model' That Helps Chiropractors & PTs Generate $40K-$200K Per Month While Taking FEWER AppointmentsSave $500 and Get a Free Cart- Learn more at Shockwave Center of America Today!Leander Tables- Save $750 on the Series 950 Table using the code EBC2026 — their most advanced flexion-distraction tableNovoPulse OA Recovery Program- learn more hereCare Plan Pro: Care Plans, Memberships, and Concierge Plans That Sell Themselves.Our members use research to GROW their practice. Are you interested in increasing your referrals? Discover the best chiropractic marketing you aren't currently using right here!

On today’s episode, Dr. Jeff Langmaid sits down with Dr. Kameron Smith to explore the often-overlooked connection between airway health and posture. You’ll hear how Dr. Smith’s journey—from routine DOT physicals to personal experiences with his daughter—sparked a deep dive into the link between disordered breathing and musculoskeletal issues in both children and adults. Together, they unpack the signs and symptoms every chiropractor should look for, discuss referral strategies with ENTs and airway-focused dentists, and provide actionable clinical pearls you can implement right away to help your patients breathe—and feel—better. Whether you’re looking to expand your clinical expertise or build relationships in your healthcare community, this episode delivers valuable insights you won’t want to miss.Special Offers for Listeners:TURN YOUR CHIROPRACTIC PRACTICE INTO A 7-FIGURE REVENUE MACHINE: The 'Hybrid Practice Model' That Helps Chiropractors & PTs Generate $40K-$200K Per Month While Taking FEWER AppointmentsSave $500 and Get a Free Cart- Learn more at Shockwave Center of America Today!Leander Tables- Save $750 on the Series 950 Table using the code EBC2026 — their most advanced flexion-distraction tableNovoPulse OA Recovery Program- learn more hereCare Plan Pro: Care Plans, Memberships, and Concierge Plans That Sell Themselves.Our members use research to GROW their practice. Are you interested in increasing your referrals? Discover the best chiropractic marketing you aren't currently using right here!

This week we’ll explore the controversial world of nerve ablation following spinal fusion surgery. If you work with post-surgical patients—or are curious about how modern interventions like radiofrequency ablations are impacting spine pain management—this episode is for you.Research:L5–S1 basivertebral nerve ablation for chronic vertebrogenic low back pain following lumbar fusionSpecial Offers for Listeners:TURN YOUR CHIROPRACTIC PRACTICE INTO A 7-FIGURE REVENUE MACHINE: The 'Hybrid Practice Model' That Helps Chiropractors & PTs Generate $40K-$200K Per Month While Taking FEWER AppointmentsSave $500 and Get a Free Cart- Learn more at Shockwave Center of America Today!Leander Tables- Save $750 on the Series 950 Table using the code EBC2026 — their most advanced flexion-distraction tableNovoPulse OA Recovery Program- learn more hereCare Plan Pro: Care Plans, Memberships, and Concierge Plans That Sell Themselves.Our members use research to GROW their practice. Are you interested in increasing your referrals? Discover the best chiropractic marketing you aren't currently using right here!