In today’s episode, we’ll dive into an eye-opening new study on manual therapy for chronic low back pain—one that analyzed data from over 35,000 patients. You'll get the inside scoop on how hands-on chiropractic care stacks up against other interventions, why it delivers powerful short-term relief, and what the long-term benefits (and limitations) look like.

Research:

The effectiveness of manual therapy in people with chronic non-specific low back pain: an umbrella review with meta-analysis

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We’ll break down a 2025 editorial from BMJ Open Sport and Exercise Medicine that challenges clinicians to demand clearer research reporting so that exercise recommendations can be tailored with greater specificity. You’ll hear why most exercise studies fall short on details like dosage, frequency, progression, and intensity—and what that means for your everyday care plans.

Research:

Exercise for chronic musculoskeletal pain: time to prescribe with precision

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In this episode, you’ll learn about the different types of back pain, how activity-limiting pain can impact your sleep health for years, and why it’s crucial for chiropractors to address pain early to help patients avoid a cascade of sleep difficulties.

Research:

Back pain precedes sleep problems in older men

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On today’s episode, we take a deep dive into a groundbreaking randomized controlled trial exploring the powerful connection between spinal adjustments and lumbar proprioception. If you’ve ever wondered what’s actually happening beneath the surface after an adjustment—beyond that familiar cavitation and increased motion—this is the episode for you.

Research:

The impact of spinal manipulation on lumbar proprioception and its link to pain relief: a randomized controlled trial

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On this episode, we dive into breakthrough research on how pain-related fear influences the way people lift—especially those who do it for a living. Turns out, fear can change your biomechanics, but real-world experience builds the confidence needed to move better and avoid injury.

Research:

Task-specific pain-related fear influences lifting biomechanics differently in individuals with and without occupations involving repetitive lifting tasks

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Lasers are everywhere — but not all lasers are created equal. In this episode, we unpack the 10 Essentials chiropractors should understand before choosing a laser system. From coherence and wavelengths to dosing, diodes, and workflow integration, we cover the real differences that impact patient outcomes and clinic revenue during this conversation with Blue Honest founder Dr. Doug Wine.

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In this episode, we dove into new research showing that more than half of people with persistent low back pain use analgesics—and most keep using them, even after structured programs.

Research:

The role of preexisting analgesic use and self-efficacy for continued use of analgesics among patients with persistent low back pain

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In this episode, you’ll learn what shockwave therapy truly is, how it works at a biological level, and the conditions where it really shines (think plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow, frozen shoulder, and chronic pain). Dr. Dan breaks down the regenerative promise of shockwave—how it stimulates the body’s own healing mechanisms, when it’s the right fit for your patient base, and why practice foundations matter before adding any new technology.

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Traditional MRIs often miss the real causes of neck pain because scans are taken while patients are lying down—not how they live or move every day. This new technology can reveal hidden issues like stenosis and radiculopathy that only show up when you're upright and in motion.

Episode Notes:
Weight-bearing MRI of the cervical spine: A scoping review of clinical utility and emerging applications

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In today's episode, we dive deep into a fascinating new study exploring how the approach to acute low back pain has changed over the past 20 years among chiropractors, physical therapists, and osteopaths. This episode unpacks key shifts in clinical behavior—such as a significant drop in X-ray use, the rise of MRI investigations, changes in spinal adjustment use, and the increasing popularity of massage and acupuncture.

Episode Notes:

The changing face of acute low back pain management by physiotherapists, osteopaths and chiropractors in the UK: a 20-year comparison from 2003 to 2023

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