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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Are you a chiropractor looking to make a real impact? In this episode, we break down brand new research showing that spinal adjustments can immediately improve head movement control in patients with chronic neck pain—helping them move faster and more efficiently, not just with less pain, but with better coordination. This isn’t just about relief; it’s proof of true neuro-muscular change.

Episode Notes:
Effect of Spinal Manipulation on Eye and Head Movement Performance in Participants With Chronic Neck Pain

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We’re back with more powerful research on this week’s episode of The Evidence Based Chiropractor. If you care about your patients’ health and the opioid crisis, this is a must-read.

Here’s the Big News:
A brand new study published in 2025 shows that patients who choose chiropractic care first for new low back pain are an astonishing 80% less likely to develop an opioid use disorder, compared to those who reach for ibuprofen and follow the typical medical pathway.

Let’s break down the study highlights:

Dramatic risk reduction: Only 0.24% of patients who consulted a chiropractor developed opioid use disorder — versus 1.5% in the ibuprofen group.

Prescription impact: Chiropractic patients not only had a significantly lower risk of addiction but also received less than half the average number of opioid prescriptions compared to the ibuprofen group.

Long-term safety: Long-term opioid use (90+ days) was 77% lower among chiropractic patients.

Episode Notes:
Association Between Spinal Manipulative Therapy for Low Back Pain With or Without Sciatica and Opioid Use Disorder

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In this episode, we highlight brand new research exploring the powerful impact of chiropractic adjustments—not just on pain relief, but on how patient expectations shape outcomes. We’ll break down a fascinating randomized clinical trial that investigated the effects of real versus sham spinal manipulations on changes in cortisol levels and the role of both positive and negative patient expectations in achieving short-term pain relief for individuals with neck pain.

Episode Notes:
Relative contribution of real/sham spinal manipulation performance, changes in cortisol levels, and patient expectations and fear behaviors in modulating short-term pain relief in people with neck pain

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