
Hosted by Dr Jeff Langmaid · EN

This week, we explore a groundbreaking study comparing different lumbar fusion surgical approaches and what they can teach us as chiropractors about pain relief, patient recovery, and having better conversations with those facing spine surgery. Many patients come to us pre- or post-surgery, uncertain about what terms like "minimally invasive" really mean for their outcomes.Research: Comparative analysis of acute postoperative pain and opioid use between lateral transpsoas, anterior, and transforaminal lumbar inter body fusionsSpecial Offers for Listeners: Learn more about Diabetes Reversal Group and become a licenseeTURN 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 $1,000 on the Series 950 Table using the code EBC2025 — their most advanced flexion-distraction tableNovoPulse OA Recovery Program- learn more herePatient Pilot by The Smart Chiropractor is the fastest, easiest to generate weekly patient reactivations on autopilot…without spending any money on advertising. Click here to schedule a call with our team.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 dive deep into new research on how chiropractic care impacts active military personnel with low back pain—not just in the short term, but at 12 and 52 weeks out. We’ll explore the “life impact” of pain, uncover what really motivates patients to seek care, and discuss how improvements in pain and function can ripple out to affect sleep, fatigue, social participation, and overall quality of life.Research: Mediators of the effect of chiropractic care on 12- and 52-week outcomes for U.S. active-duty military personnel with low back pain: secondary analysis of a clinical trialSpecial Offers for Listeners: Learn more about Diabetes Reversal Group and become a licenseeTURN 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 $1,000 on the Series 950 Table using the code EBC2025 — their most advanced flexion-distraction tableNovoPulse OA Recovery Program- learn more herePatient Pilot by The Smart Chiropractor is the fastest, easiest to generate weekly patient reactivations on autopilot…without spending any money on advertising. Click here to schedule a call with our team.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’ll break down a compelling new study investigating whether pre-treatment verbal suggestions—positive, neutral, or negative—can influence the short-term effects of spinal manipulation for young adults with chronic non-specific low back pain. Discover why the context and confidence behind your communication matter just as much as the care you deliver, and get practical tips for maximizing patient improvement through intentional, positive messaging in your daily conversations.Research: Can pre-treatment verbal suggestions influence the short-term effects of spinal manipulation in young adults with chronic non-specific low back pain?Special Offers for Listeners: Learn more about Diabetes Reversal Group and become a licenseeTURN 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 $1,000 on the Series 950 Table using the code EBC2025 — their most advanced flexion-distraction tableNovoPulse OA Recovery Program- learn more herePatient Pilot by The Smart Chiropractor is the fastest, easiest to generate weekly patient reactivations on autopilot…without spending any money on advertising. Click here to schedule a call with our team.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 today’s episode, Dr. Jeff Langmaid explores groundbreaking new research on the immediate effects of upper cervical spinal manipulation. This episode dives deep into an exploratory randomized control trial investigating how adjusting the upper cervical spine impacts sensorimotor control in individuals with chronic neck pain. We’ll break down the study’s innovative methods, its surprising results on movement accuracy and neurological adaptation, and reveal what this means for both patients and practitioners. Research: Immediate effects of upper cervical spinal manipulation on cervical sensorimotor control in individuals with chronic primary cervical painSpecial Offers for Listeners: Learn more about Diabetes Reversal Group and become a licenseeTURN 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 $1,000 on the Series 950 Table using the code EBC2025 — their most advanced flexion-distraction tableNovoPulse OA Recovery Program- learn more herePatient Pilot by The Smart Chiropractor is the fastest, easiest to generate weekly patient reactivations on autopilot…without spending any money on advertising. Click here to schedule a call with our team.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 today’s episode, we explore a brand new study on the neuroimmune control of bone, revealing how bone health is about far more than just structure or mechanical loading. Get ready for deep insights on the intricate connections between the nervous, immune, and skeletal systems, and discover what this means for your patients, clinical conversations, and the value you deliver as a chiropractor. Research: Mechano responsiveness of neuroimmune cross-talk in bone and joints: A narrative review with implications for force-based manipulationsSpecial Offers for Listeners: Learn more about Diabetes Reversal Group and become a licenseeTURN 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 $1,000 on the Series 950 Table using the code EBC2025 — their most advanced flexion-distraction tableNovoPulse OA Recovery Program- learn more herePatient Pilot by The Smart Chiropractor is the fastest, easiest to generate weekly patient reactivations on autopilot…without spending any money on advertising. Click here to schedule a call with our team.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, Dr. Jeff Langmaid sits down with Dr. Grant Elliott of RehabFix—a pioneer in online and hybrid chiropractic care. With a thriving online practice focused on low back pain and a rapidly growing team, Dr. Grant Elliott has helped doctors worldwide integrate digital outreach into their traditional brick-and-mortar clinics. In this episode, you’ll hear how he built a global brand from scratch as a student, the mindset shifts required for success in the online rehab space, actionable steps for incorporating hybrid programs into your practice, and how charging your true value can lead to both better patient outcomes and business growth. Whether you’re tech-savvy or just getting started, this conversation is packed with insights on leveraging online platforms and achieving the abundant practice you deserve.Learn more and connect with Rehab Fix here.Special Offers for Listeners: Learn more about Diabetes Reversal Group and become a licenseeSave $500 and Get a Free Cart- Learn more at Shockwave Center of America Today!Leander Tables- Save $1,000 on the Series 950 Table using the code EBC2025 — their most advanced flexion-distraction tableNovoPulse OA Recovery Program- learn more herePatient Pilot by The Smart Chiropractor is the fastest, easiest to generate weekly patient reactivations on autopilot…without spending any money on advertising. Click here to schedule a call with our team.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’ll explore the vital yet often overlooked art of patient communication in chiropractic practice. Featuring insights from a recent study published in the Journal of Chiropractic Education, this episode delivers actionable strategies for improving patient-centered communication—a skill shown to enhance trust, treatment adherence, and clinical outcomes. Discover how chiropractic curricula in the United States currently address communication, why it matters so much for practice success, and simple ways to level up your patient conversations right away.Research: Frequency of patient-centered communication-related terminology in United States chiropractic curricula, chiropractic accreditation standards, and chiropractic national board contentSpecial Offers for Listeners: Learn more about Diabetes Reversal Group and become a licenseeSave $500 and Get a Free Cart- Learn more at Shockwave Center of America Today!Leander Tables- Save $1,000 on the Series 950 Table using the code EBC2025 — their most advanced flexion-distraction tableNovoPulse OA Recovery Program- learn more herePatient Pilot by The Smart Chiropractor is the fastest, easiest to generate weekly patient reactivations on autopilot…without spending any money on advertising. Click here to schedule a call with our team.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, explore groundbreaking research revealing how manual therapy can lower stress hormone cortisol and boost the connection hormone oxytocin. This physiological shift isn’t just theory—it’s what your patients experience after each adjustment, feeling calmer, more connected, and better equipped to move past pain. If you want to communicate stronger results, build lasting referral relationships, and truly impact the lives of chronic pain patients, don’t miss out on these powerful findings.Research: Physiological changes of cortisol and oxytocin following manual therapySpecial Offers for Listeners: Learn more about Diabetes Reversal Group and become a licenseeSave $500 and Get a Free Cart- Learn more at Shockwave Center of America Today!Leander Tables- Save $1,000 on the Series 950 Table using the code EBC2025 — their most advanced flexion-distraction tableNovoPulse OA Recovery Program- learn more herePatient Pilot by The Smart Chiropractor is the fastest, easiest to generate weekly patient reactivations on autopilot…without spending any money on advertising. Click here to schedule a call with our team.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 a groundbreaking new study exploring how spinal adjustments may actually help herniated discs heal, not just from a mechanical standpoint, but at the neurophysiological level. We’ll break down the study’s key findings, including how spinal adjustments compare to steroid injections for disc pain, the important role of inflammation in healing, and how you can communicate these findings ethically to empower your patients. Research: Spinal manipulative therapy promotes nucleus pulposus resorption and alleviates pain in a rat model of lumbar disc herniation via JNK-dependent regulation of inflammation and tissue remodelingSpecial Offers for Listeners: Learn more about Diabetes Reversal Group and become a licenseeSave $500 and Get a Free Cart- Learn more at Shockwave Center of America Today!Leander Tables- Save $1,000 on the Series 950 Table using the code EBC2025 — their most advanced flexion-distraction tableNovoPulse OA Recovery Program- learn more herePatient Pilot by The Smart Chiropractor is the fastest, easiest to generate weekly patient reactivations on autopilot…without spending any money on advertising. Click here to schedule a call with our team.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 cervical spine—specifically, how improving cervical lordosis and posture can lead to increased disc height and decreased neck pain and disability. We’ll explore insights from a brand new study on chiropractic biophysics, discuss what these findings mean for daily practice (even if you’re not using CBP methods), and highlight the practical ways these research-backed strategies can enhance your patient outcomes. Stick around as we connect the science with the art of chiropractic care and give you actionable takeaways for both your clinical approach and patient education.Research: Increased Cervical Disc Height and Decreased Neck Pain and Disability Following Improvement in Cervical Lordosis and Posture Using Chiropractic BioPhysicsSpecial Offers for Listeners: Learn more about Diabetes Reversal Group and become a licenseeSave $500 and Get a Free Cart- Learn more at Shockwave Center of America Today!Leander Tables- Save $1,000 on the Series 950 Table using the code EBC2025 — their most advanced flexion-distraction tableNovoPulse OA Recovery Program- learn more herePatient Pilot by The Smart Chiropractor is the fastest, easiest to generate weekly patient reactivations on autopilot…without spending any money on advertising. Click here to schedule a call with our team.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!