The Evidence Based Chiropractor

06/25/2026

Chiropractic research and marketing. Delivered daily.

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06/25/2026

Smart Research Review: Spinal Manipulative Therapy and Somatosensory Activation

"The impulsive thrust may alter segmental biomechanics by releasing trapped meniscoids, releasing adhesions, or by diminishing distortion in the intervertebral disc..."

"...spinal manipulation can relieve mechanical compression on these transmission pathways and induce beneficial changes in the chemical milieu of these neurons."

"Knowledge that SMT-like movements produce a short-lasting, high frequency barrage of action potentials (see above) raises the possibility that SMT may induce longer term effects by modulating the central nervous system."

Manually-applied movement and mobilisation of body parts as a healing activity has been used for centuries. A relatively high velocity, low amplitude force applied to the vertebral column with therapeutic intent, referred to as spinal manipulative therapy ...

06/25/2026

What would 5 extra patients each month mean for your practice?

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06/25/2026

Is your "sales process" actually a clinical tool? 🩺

Most chiropractors hate the word "sales," but Dr. Grant Elliott of RehabFix looks at it differently. If a patient doesn’t value their health enough to commit to the care they need, they stay in pain.

If you can’t effectively communicate your worth and the value of the plan, the patient loses. In that light, a solid sales process isn't just a business move—it’s a clinical necessity for better outcomes.

Dr. Grant dive deep into the "Clinical Sales" mindset in our latest interview. Stop letting your patients stay in pain because of a communication gap.

Check the first comment to watch the full interview! 👇

06/25/2026

Chiropractic Works—Even for the Toughest Cases

Why does this research matter? Because it proves that chiropractic works in the real world.

These weren’t elite athletes.
These were patients with decades of chronic pain, comorbidities, and financial stress—and still saw meaningful results.

📉 Less pressure on the healthcare system
🧠 More proof for integrative, guideline-based care
📍 And 9 out of 10 older patients avoided a doctor visit.

Dr. Jeff Langmaid breaks it down in this clip from Episode 506.

Episode Highlights:
✅ Meaningful pain reduction in underserved, chronic pain patients
✅ Chiropractic = effective, real-world solution
✅ Supports guideline-based, first-line care
✅ Reinforces the value of spinal adjustments

https://bit.ly/49QnIsK

06/25/2026

Smart Member Spotlight!

Dr. Matt Gray of Freedom Chiropractic & Movement Studio

Favorite Patient Pilot Benefit: High ROI with Weekly Reactivations

"Every email campaign generates 2-4 patient reactivations- it more than pays for the subscription. Super pumped!"

Get started with Patient Pilot and our 3X ROI Guarantee at - https://thesmartchiropractor.com/patient-pilot/

06/25/2026

How Often Should You Get a Chiropractic Adjustment?

Well, isn't that a loaded question!

While the answer isn't one size fits all, we can make some progress by first identifying:

- What is a Spinal Adjustment?
- How Spinal Adjustments Work
- Do I Even Need a Chiropractor?

So, how often should YOU get adjusted?

Millions of people each year receive chiropractic care. In this article, we’ll explore everything you need to know to answer the questions, “how often should you get a chiropractic adjustment?

06/25/2026

Sending single emails blasts with ChiroEmails is easy- and in this video I'll show you how.

Email marketing is a critical part of a complete modern chiropractic marketing strategy. A single email blast may be use for practice announcements, product launches, events, or pretty much anything other bit of news that your list would benefit from knowing.

06/25/2026

Most "new services" come with a mountain of overhead—new staff, expensive equipment, and high marketing costs.

In my recent interview with Dr. Jeff Hockings of Diabetes Reversal Group, we discussed a model that is truly plug-and-play. As a sponsor of The Evidence-Based Chiropractor, Dr. Hockings has built a system where his team handles 100% of the backend implementation.

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If you do just one referral a week, that’s an extra $72k/year in profit with zero marketing spend. It’s a seamless way to lead the charge on Type 2 diabetes reversal in your community.

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06/25/2026

If you want to move the needle on patient follow-up, you have to understand the medium. When a patient reaches out, they are looking for a result, not a pen pal.

I’m a massive fan of using text for timeliness—especially after hours. But the real "power move" isn't just sending a generic auto-reply.

The ultimate patient experience looks like this:

-An agent answers the call (even at 8 PM).
-They solve the issue or schedule the appointment.
-An immediate text follows up, reiterating exactly what happened and the next steps.

When you provide that level of clarity and speed, your patients don't just feel "handled"—they feel like they’ve found the best practice in town. Use text to close the loop and eliminate the guesswork for your patients.

(Watch the full Parker Vegas session on the Evidence Based Chiro YouTube—link in comments!)