In this episode, we dive deep into the critical discussion surrounding opioid use versus non-pharmacologic treatments, such as chiropractic care, for adults dealing with pain. Drawing on a landmark study that tracked trends from 2011 to 2019, he highlights both the encouraging rise in drug-free treatment options and persistent challenges, like the staggering percentage of people with chronic pain still receiving no professional care at all. Dr. Langmaid doesn’t shy away from addressing the opioid epidemic’s devastating impact, and he empowers chiropractors to lead the charge in offering safe, evidence-based alternatives.

Episode Notes:

Trends in the Use of Opioids vs Nonpharmacologic Treatments in Adults With Pain, 2011-2019

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This week’s episode dives into brand new research on prognostic factors for patients with nonspecific low back pain—one of the most common challenges chiropractors face every day in practice. Dr. Jeff breaks down a recent prospective study that tracked nearly 250 patients across multiple chiropractic practices, revealing what really predicts improvement, how long meaningful outcomes take, and which strategies can set your patients up for lasting success.

You’ll learn not only about the numbers—like the remarkable drop in pain and disability over just four weeks—but also about the power of mindset, patient expectations, and your own confidence as a provider.

Episode Notes:

Prognostic factors associated with improvement in patients with an episode of non-specific low back pain without radicular syndrome: a prospective observational exploratory study

The Best Objective Assessment of the Cervical Spine- Provide reliable assessments and exercises for Neuromuscular Control, Proprioception, Range of Motion, and Sensorimotor-Integration. Learn more at NeckCare.com

Turncloud EHR- Minimalist design, without being sparse. Practical, yet elegant. Turncloud’s design was to find the most efficient path in a day in the life of a chiropractic office. Connect with their team at www.turncloud.com

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This week, we delve into one of the most groundbreaking chiropractic studies of 2024, published in Brain Sciences, which explores how chiropractic adjustments impact the brain far beyond spinal mechanics. Get ready to learn about the neuroplastic changes associated with chiropractic care, featuring research-backed improvements in pain, mood, sleep, and overall quality of life. We will break down the study’s design, the powerful outcomes for patients with chronic low back pain, and the measurable ways chiropractic care outperforms usual care.

Episode Notes:

Neuroplastic Responses to Chiropractic Care: Broad Impacts on Pain, Mood, Sleep, and Quality of Life.

The Best Objective Assessment of the Cervical Spine - Provide reliable assessments and exercises for neuromuscular control, proprioception, range of motion, and sensorimotor integration. Learn more at NeckCare.com.

Turncloud EHR - Minimalist design without being sparse. Practical yet elegant, Turncloud’s design aims to find the most efficient path in a day in the life of a chiropractic office. Connect with their team at www.turncloud.com.

Patient Pilot by The Smart Chiropractor is the fastest, easiest way 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!