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

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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.

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This week, we’re diving into a fascinating new study exploring the neuromuscular responses to spinal adjustments. Dr. Langmaid breaks down the latest research, published in January 2025, which pulls insights from over 35 studies to reveal what really happens in the body—from muscle activation and reflex changes to cortical (brain) responses—after a chiropractic adjustment.

If you’ve ever wondered how chiropractic care impacts the body beyond just pain relief, this episode is packed with data and actionable insights you can use in practice.

Episode Notes:

Neuromuscular Response to High-Velocity, Low-Amplitude Spinal Manipulation—An Overview

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This episode delves into one of the most pertinent topics for today’s practitioners—the efficacy and safety of spinal adjustments for managing acute neck pain—based on a newly published systematic review and meta-analysis in 2025. This research strongly supports the use of spinal adjustments as a first-line treatment for acute neck pain, providing both pain relief and restored function safely and effectively. Plus, that’s a compelling message to share with your patients on social and in your local healthcare networks.

Episode Notes:

Efficacy and safety of spinal manipulative therapy in the management of acute neck pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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In today’s episode, we discuss a brand new, multicenter randomized controlled trial that addresses a big question: When it comes to non-acute lumbar disc herniations, what’s more effective—nonpharmacological care, like spinal adjustments and acupuncture, or conventional medications and injections?

We’ll highlight what the study found, why it matters for your clinical practice, and how you can effectively communicate these findings to your patients. He’ll also discuss the ongoing challenges patients face when navigating guideline confusion, real-world overreliance on medications, and missed opportunities for chiropractic care in many communities.

Episode Notes:

Comparative Effectiveness of Non-Pharmacological and Pharmacological Treatments for Non-Acute Lumbar Disc Herniation

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Today, we're exploring the cellular science behind spinal disc degeneration—specifically, how region-specific mitophagy (the body's process of cleaning out damaged mitochondria) impacts the nucleus pulposus, annulus fibrosis, and cartilage end plates of our intervertebral discs.

Dr. Langmaid breaks down what makes each region of the disc unique, explains why these microscopic processes matter for overall spinal health, and offers actionable clinical pearls you can use in practice. Whether you’re looking to level up your patient conversations, get ahead on proactive care, or just geek out on the mitochondrial mechanics of disc health, this episode is packed with insight on both the science and the chiropractic implications of mitophagy.

Episode Notes:

Region-specific mitophagy in nucleus pulposus, annulus fibrosus, and cartilage endplate of intervertebral disc degeneration: mechanisms and therapeutic strategies

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In this episode, Dr. Jeff Langmaid dives into a groundbreaking 2025 study from Frontiers in Psychology that reveals how the context of your care—everything from your words and tone to the cleanliness of your practice—can dramatically influence patient outcomes in musculoskeletal pain. Dr. Jeff unpacks the powerful concept of “contextual effects,” which go far beyond the placebo and play a critical role in healing. He shares actionable clinical pearls on leveraging empathy, clarity, and positive expectations to drive better results for your patients.

Episode Notes:

Contextual effects in musculoskeletal pain: are we overlooking essential factors?

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