The ASRF Research for Practice Podcast

Special Episode: The 2026 Bronfort PACBACK Study - What does it REALLY mean for chiropractic?

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:31:58 +1100

In this special episode of the ASRF Research for Practice Podcast, we talk with Dr Matt Doyle - board member and the guy at the head of the research portfolio - about a study that recently landed in a reputable journal. This study seemed to have some big, detrimental claims to make and a solid study design. But did the conclusion it reached really hold up in a chiropractic context? Dr Matt took on this topic, and we got to talk about a vitally important topic for chiropractors and the people they care for: care frequency and the difference between specific adjustments and broader spinal manipulation.

Find out how you can support chiropractic research at www.spinalresearch.com.au

Chiropractic and Consciousness with Dr Nimrod Mueller

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:06:56 +1100

We sat down to talk with ASRF board Alumnus, Dr Nimrod Mueller, about one of the most exciting areas in chiropractic - exploring how the adjustment can impact human consciousness, and the experience of life. We also talk about Dr Nimrods work in developing the Australian Spinal Research Foundation's definition of subluxation - a journey that took him all over the world and brought together so many bright chiropractic minds.

We also spoke with Dr Chris Spalding - a chiropractor whose labour of love saw him develop a hormone-balancing cream for women who struggle with brain fog, bone density, and reproductive health. Find this product at www.duelle.com.au and use the code ASRF50% to get your 50% discount on your first box.

For more details about how you can support chiropractic research, find us at www.spinalresearch.com.au

The Next Generation of Chiropractors - Patrick Sim and Matt Doyle talk students, philosophy, evidence and critical thinking

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 21:00:05 +1100

In the first episode of 2026, we catch up with Dr Patrick Sim, who heads up with Australian Chiropractic College, and Dr Matthew Doyle, one of our own board members who doubles as a PhD candidate advancing the cause of chiropractic education. In this episode, Dr Patrick takes us through the values that created the college, and his hopes for the future, and Dr Matt takes us through his pilot study regarding chiropractic students.

As we guide the new generation of chiropractors through philosophically congruent, evidence-based chiropractic, how do we prepare them best? Its a big question, driven by research and science. As it turns out, they're very compatible.

Want to support more subluxation-based research? Find out how at www.spinalresearch.com.au

Dorte Bladt - Chiropractic, paediatric, and the big growth arc in research and practice

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 13:40:29 +1100

In this episode, we speak to the wonderful Dorte Bladt, who talks us through what got her started in paediatric chiropractic care, what she has learned over the years and where this research needs to go. Dorte is the mover and shaker behind the kids summit, and she has a wealth of knowledge and big dreams of kids and chiro in the future.

If you'd like to contribute to chirorpractic research, includig kids chiropractic, make sure you find us at www.spinalresearch.com.au

Dr Sarah Kotlerman - Chiropractic, bone density and tissue regeneration

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 17:48:11 +1100

Join us as we talk with Dr Sarah Kotlerman - a prolific case report author and one of the names behind the Averio Institute with its concentrated care paradigm. Dr Sarah talks through chiropractic and tissue regeneration even in severe cases.

If you'd like to read Dr Sarah's case reports, head over to the Asia Pacific Chiropractic Journal - www.apcj.net

The references we talk through in this episode are below.

Otherwise, find all the information you need to know at www.spinalresearch.com.au

Xu Z, He S, Yang C, Ye Y, Zheng G, Wang H, Liang L, Xu C, Cao P, Wu X, Hu B, Chen H. Interoceptive regulation of bone homeostasis: The interplay between the nervous and skeletal systems in pathophysiology. Pharmacol Res. 2025 Aug;218:107850. doi: 10.1016/j.phrs.2025.107850. Epub 2025 Jul 5. PMID: 40623676.

Cai R, Pan C, Ghasemigharagoz A, Todorov MI, Förstera B, Zhao S, Bhatia HS, Parra-Damas A, Mrowka L, Theodorou D, Rempfler M, Xavier ALR, Kress BT, Benakis C, Steinke H, Liebscher S, Bechmann I, Liesz A, Menze B, Kerschensteiner M, Nedergaard M, Ertürk A. Panoptic imaging of transparent mice reveals whole-body neuronal projections and skull-meninges connections. Nat Neurosci. 2019 Feb;22(2):317-327. doi: 10.1038/s41593-018-0301-3. Epub 2018 Dec 31. PMID: 30598527; PMCID: PMC6494982.

Liu T, Wu H, Li J, Zhu C, Wei J. Unraveling the Bone-Brain Axis: A New Frontier in Parkinson's Disease Research. Int J Mol Sci. 2024 Nov 29;25(23):12842. doi: 10.3390/ijms252312842. PMID: 39684552; PMCID: PMC11641043.

Functional Health Outcomes with David Fletcher

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 19:50:04 +1000

In this episode, we are joined by the man behind the Chiropractic Leadership Alliance and the Insight Station. We talk about chiropractic, coherence, and functional health outcomes. We are then joined by the wonderful Janine Kinahan from SOTO Australia, and go into depth about how cranial adjusting, whole spine adjusting, and caring for the fascia make all the difference.

If you want to know more about Sacro Occipital Training in Australia, head over to SOTO.org.au

To keep up with the Spinal Research Tribe and support chiropractic research, head over to spinalresearch.com.au

Functional health outcomes with Christie Kwon

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 11:05:38 +1000

Join us for this months podcast episode as we chat with our newest board member, Dr Christie Kwon, about functional health outcomes, how she got into chiropractic, and the way forward for chiropractic research.

We are then joined by Dr Anne Jensen from Heartspeak to talk about another functional approach - muscle testing.

Find out more about heartspeak here https://heartspeak.com

Find out how you can support more chiropractic research and stay up to date with the ASRF tribe at www.spinalresearch.com.au

Dr Matt Doyle - Chiropractic research and education in a new era of tech

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 16:51:50 +1000

Join us as Dr Matthew Doyle talks about his PhD work in chiropractic education paradigms, and walks us through the new frontiers in chiropractic research and practice now that big data is becoming increasingly available to chiropractors. As

We are also joined by Dr Bobby from The Remarkable Practice. He talks through the post-covid era of health, and the trends we see in practice as new (and old) chiropractors work to spread the message further by reaching more people.

Find Dr Bobby and the Remarkable Practice here https://theremarkablepractice.com/upcoming-events/

Find out how to support more chiropractic research by heading over to our website www.spinalresearch.com.au

From the Atlas to the Feet - Dr Harvey Getzoff and Dr Maddie Prasser

Wed, 14 May 2025 11:39:44 +1000

Increasingly, we are beginning to understand that you don't get chiropractic care because you have pain. You get chiropractic care because you have a brain and spinal cord. The body is a vastly interconnected system in which nothing is isolated or operating alone. In this episode, a veteran of the Sacro-Occipital Technique (and of the chiropractic profession) joins us to talk about the Sacro-Occipital Technique and how it impacts function. We are also joined by chiropractor Dr Maddie Prasser to talk about Vivobarefoot (Sole Mechanics) and how we can better support our feet as they carry us around all day.

Find out more about Sole Mechanics and Vivobarefoot here. Sign up now to receive 45% off in the Foot Health Partner Program.

Find out more about how to connect with or support Spinal Research here https://spinalresearch.com.au/get-involved/

New Directions and the Chiropractic Paediatric Fund

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 19:12:39 +1100

Join us for this Hero Month episode as we chat to our President, Dr Ryan Seaman, about all that is happening in the world of Paediatric research. We also catch up with Dr Sam Floreani who is bringing together the in8summit.

You can find out more about that here https://thein8summit.com.au/about-chiro-conference/

If you want to support Hero Month, Paediatric research, or chiropractic research, find us on instagram or check out our website - www.spinalresearch.com.au

Where neuroscience and philosophy connect - the default mode network and the chiropractic adjustment

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 21:03:54 +1100

In this exciting episode, we catch up with chiropractic research rockstar, Dr Heidi Haavik, as she talks us through a new, groundbreaking paper offering new insights into an emerging area of research. We are talking about the default mode network - the part of our brains that is active when we aren't paying attention. Here, we daydream, ruminate, and much more. Chiropractic philosophy buffs have been thinking and talking about how chiropractic care might impact consciousness for a long time now. For the first time ever, we have some evidence as to how this might occur.

We are also joined by Dr Joshua Tymms, from Advanced Biostructural Correction Australasia, to talk about the power of posture far beyond aesthetics.

This episode is proudly sponsored by Advanced Biostructural Correction Australasia. Find out more at https://www.abcaustralasia.org.au/

Find the Default Mode Network paper here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39595887/

Find out everything else at: www.spinalresearch.com.au

Chiropractic and Women's Health

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 14:51:07 +1100

In this month's episode, we chat with Chiropractor and women's health powerhouse, Dr Anthea Todd. Anthea recently authored a now best-selling book, "What's My Body Telling Me?" In it, she flips the narrative on the body being the problem and introduces the reader to the fact that it is the solution. We cover everything from stress to hormones, to chiropractic and why women's health is so fraught. Dr Ryan Seaman also drops by to wrap the year by talking about all that the ASRF team has been up to over the course of the last year.

Our members and donors are the ones who have made this work all possible. Thanks for being part of the way we serve chiropractic. If you're not already a member or donor, sign up here https://spinalresearch.com.au/membership/ or here https://spinalresearch.com.au/donate/

You can find Dr Anthea at https://www.femalefundamentals.com.au or on Instagram at @dr.antheatodd

Chiropractic and neurological function

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 13:02:31 +1100

Join us as we chat with Anthony Pellegrino and Jenna Deuhr in this months bumper episode! Dr Anthony, one of our recently published case report authors, talks about epilepsy, paediatrics and how chiropractic affects the brain. Meanwhile, Dr Jenna, one of our funded researchers, talks about progress on her project - chiropractic and pre-term infants.

To follow us, find us on Instagram @austspinalresearchfoundation

To help support more research like this, become a member at https://spinalresearch.com.au/membership/ (And receive a whole lot of other benefits as well!)

Chiropractic, sleep and neuroplasticity

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 12:50:05 +1100

In this episode, we chat with the wonderful Jan Wesdorf from Life West - author of a recent case report published through the ASRF case report project and the Asia Pacific Chiropractic Journal. Our conversation covers everything from sleep, to sleep apnea, neuroplasticity and more. We then catch up with Dr Richard Martin to discuss the Advanced Biostructural Correction Technique and the exciting developments with the Australiasian crew.

As always, you can find out more about this episode and learn how you can support more chiropractic research on our website www.spinalresearch.com.au

Chiropractic and Neuroplasticity

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 20:25:30 +1000

Join us in this episode as we speak with Dr Sarah Kotlerman (DC) from the Averio Institute as we discuss neuroplasticity, and the chiropractic opportunity presented by concentrated chiropractic care. What can the brain and body do when we remove interference? This episode brings together all the high points of research into some real world results.

We also catch up with Brett from Therapeutic Pillows Australia, and talk about how sleep and neuroplasticity are linked.

Check out more about them at https://pillows.com.au
And of course, find out more about how you can support chiropractic research at www.spinalresearch.com.au

Chiropractic and Paediatric Care Part 2

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 14:04:20 +1000

Tune in to this episode as we chat with Hayley Maginess from Elevate Paediatrics as we explore the controversy around Australian chiropractic paediatric care, and talk about the (almost) 27,000 positive reports that came in from parents of paediatric patients, and the ways in which chiropractors are skilled and trained in modifying techniques for little nervous systems. We talk about the research, the outcomes and the most vital times in childhood to get in for care.

We also chat with Dr Tyson Perez, one of the ASRF funded researchers who is currently looking into chiropractic and psychoneuroimmunology in an obese population.

For more information, check out our website www.spinalresearch.com.au

Chiropractic care and little spines - all about paediatrics

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 13:57:03 +1000

Join us as we talk with Dr Jacey Pryjma and Dr Braden Keil about the gentle, effective ways we care for infants, kids and their families. We will be talking about research, practice, and how chiropractic supports neurodevelopment in this bumper episode.

Find out more on our website, or our socials www.spinalresearch.com.au to find out how you can support more chiropractic research or join our tribe.

Chiropractic Care and Human Performance - featuring Brad Glowaki and Don MacDonald

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 12:40:41 +1000

In this bumper episode, Dr. Brad Glowaki (@Drglodc on Instagram), tells us all about his learnings while working with elite athletes. His wisdom shows us how research pairs with chiropractic in action, and why we are far more than a pain modality. After talking about pain, prevention and performance, we then move on to Dr. Don MacDonald, author and chiropractor who talks us through the vagus nerve and why it matters.

Find out more at www.spinalresearch.com.au

You can find Dr Don at @drdonmacdonald on Instagram if you are interested in hearing more

Chiropractic and the Cervical Curve- Featuring Dr. Michael Hall (DC)

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 13:23:00 +1100

Dr Michael Hall joins us in this bumper episode to talk about the vital importance of the cervical curve. In this episode we talk about everything from movement, to neuroplasticity, to neurodiversity and much more. Its one you'll need to listen to over and over, we are sure, but if you've ever been in doubt about the potential of chiropractic, this episode will blow your mind.

Dr Daniel Knowles also joins us to talk about Network Spinal and Epihealth. If there's a theme to this episode, its putting the health back into healthcare. And thats what we love.

The direct links for the upcoming events are
Mar 16-17 - Daniel Knowles & Richelle Laurich Knowles
https://bit.ly/DiscoverCareMelbourne-March2024
Mar 23-24 - DCE - Auckland, New Zealand
https://bit.ly/DiscoverCareAuckland-March2024
Use the savings code ASRF-DC to save $100 dollars off registration (or ASRF-ST for $50USD off student registration)

For more information including research on EpiEnergentics, go to the website listed below.
https://epienergetics.com/welcome-networkspinal/
https://epienergetics.com/
https://www.epienergetics.org/

Dr. Michael talks through a lot of research in this episode. The references are here:

1. Effect sizes for changes in health and well-being following treatment with the One-to-Zero (OTZ) Technique in individuals with occipito-atlantal joint dysfunction – UshaniAmbalavanar,MHSc,aVictoriaBerkers,BHSc,aHeidiHaavik,PhD,DC,bandBernadetteAnnMurphy,PhD,DCa

JCM Dec 2023

2. Anxious: How to use the brain to understand and treat fear and anxiety https://www.everand.com/book/270235488/Anxious-Using-the-Brain-to-Understand-and-Treat-Fear-and-Anxiety

3. Leading causes of death in Australian Men https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/health/causes-death/causes-death-australia/2022

4. Tseng, J. & Poppenk, J. (2020). Brain meta-state transitions demarcate thoughts across task contexts exposing the mental noise of trait neuroticism. Nat Commun, 11, 3480 .https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-020-17255-9

5. Christoff, K., Irving, Z., Fox, K. et al. (2016). Mind-wandering as spontaneous thought: a dynamic framework. Nat Rev Neurosci 17, 718–731. https://doi.org/10.1038/nrn.2016.113

6. How many thoughts per day: https://www.healthline.com/health/how-many-thoughts-per-day

The Subluxation Episode - What is it and can we reliably detect it?

Thu, 23 Nov 2023 11:23:24 +1100

In an episode that is loaded with both philosophy and research, join us as we talk subluxation with Professor Phillip Ebrall and Dr. Tanja Glucina.

Its arguably the most important topic of our profession, and its one that ASRF is particularly focused on as we continue to research the definition, parameters, methods of assessment and philosophy behind subluxation-based care.

As always, make sure you head over to www.spinalresearch.com.au to support chiropractic research, and follow this podcast everywhere you get your audio goodness

Chiropractic and Stroke - What New Research Indicates (feat. Dr. Imran Khan Niazi)

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 22:22:19 +1100

In this episode, we catch up with Dr. Imran Khan Niazi, part of the trailblazing team from the New Zealand Chiropractic College and the Centre for Chiropractic Research. We are talking all things chiropractic and stroke - first going through research that found "no evidence for causation" when it came to cervical artery dissection and chiropractic care, and then talking with Dr. Imran about the new line of investigation showing the role chiropractic may play in stroke rehabilitation.

But if anything, this episode is about hope. There's a story in here that will really pull at the heart strings. Enjoy.

Chiropractic and Polyvagal Theory - Feat. Dr Mo Andrews

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 20:43:55 +1000

In this months episode, we talk about the great untapped resource that is the vagus nerve. Dr. Mo Andrews runs us through polyvagal theory, and talks about the profound impact this might make in terms of creating nervous system change and impacting the somatic and neurological experience of trauma. Doc Adam Del Torto then jumps in to talk about Cranial Fascial Release and those "last resort" patients. We wrap it out by talking about neuroinflammation and how the vagus nerve might be key. Check it all out on the podcast - play it in your practices, cars and wherever you binge your podcasts. And don't forget to subscribe.

https://spinalresearch.com.au/reducing-neuroinflammation-how-the-vagus-might-be-key/

https://www.cranialfacialrelease.com

https://www.drmoniqueandrews.com

https://spinalresearch.com.au/membership/

The Brain and Immunity: the chiropractic context featuring Charles Blum, D.C.

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 14:33:37 +1000

In this months episode, Chiropractic powerhouse, Dr. Charles Blum (D.C.) joins us to talk about his journey into chiropractic, the role the brain and chiropractic play in immunity, and much more. We also chat with Kristy O'Brien from Metagenics and dive into psychobiotics, inflammation and link it all to mental wellbeing. Its a great episode. Don't miss it.

Links: www.spinalresearch.com.au

www.metagenics.com

https://spinalresearch.com.au/the-brain-and-the-immune-system-can-chiropractic-really-impact-them/

Chiropractic and Immunity - Immune Cell Phenotype and Function

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 15:43:18 +1000

In this episode, we chat with Dr. Jonathan Little about his work with Dr. Graham Perkins on the effect of chiropractic care on immune cell phenotype and function. We give you a backgrounder on this whole, interlinked, vital system, and we catch up with Erica Smith from Metagenics to talk about the concept of immune intelligence as we head into the winter season.

If you want more information, here are the links:
The Australian Spinal Research Foundation: www.spinalresearch.com.au

The blog article: https://spinalresearch.com.au/new-study-examines-potential-mechanisms-of-hvla-controlled-vertebral-thrusts-on-neuroimmune-function/ and https://doi.org10.3390/medicina57060536

The Gut-Brain Connection and the role of Chiropractic

Wed, 31 May 2023 17:02:02 +1000

In a bumper episode, we bring you Dr. Avery Martin from the Averio Institute talking about the soon-to-launch Washington Chiropractic College (www.washingtonchiropracticcollege.com), we catch up with Metagenics powerhouse Renee Kucyk (www.metagenics.com.au) and talk with one of our own researchers, Dr. Graham Jenkins to find out about chiropractic, immunity, and immune cell phenotypes. Its a huge episode, where we also link to some of the big topics brought to us by the legendary Dr. Michael Hall back in 2018 (https://spinalresearch.com.au/the-stress-series-part-5-stress-chiropractic-the-gut-brain/)

All in all, one not to miss! Find out more about how you can support the chiropractic tribe at www.spinalresearch.com.au

Adaptability - A cornerstone of the chiropractic paradigm

Thu, 04 May 2023 12:55:52 +1000

Join us as we chat with David Fletcher, the chiropractic rock star behind the Insight Station and the Chiropractic Leadership Alliance. He chats with Marcus Chacos about adaptability, sympathetic dominance and the genius that is chiropractic. We also talk about whats hot in case reports, what makes a good one, and discuss evidence for High-velocity, low-amplitude thrusts on neuroimmune markers.

Read more on that here https://spinalresearch.com.au/new-study-examines-potential-mechanisms-of-hvla-controlled-vertebral-thrusts-on-neuroimmune-function/ and find out how you can support chiropractic research by checking out https://spinalresearch.com.au/donate/

Chiropractic, the Brain, and Paediatric Neurodevelopment

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 23:13:36 +1100

In this episode, we catch up with Dr Marty Rosen to talk about paediatric neurodevelopment and chiropractic care. We also present new research on kids and neurodevelopment, as well as the neurobiological basis for major depression. It's an exciting time to be part of the chiropractic tribe. Head across to www.spinalresearch.com.au to find out how you can be more involved.

Chiropractic, the prefrontal cortex, and how we may impact the brain

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 14:27:37 +1100

In our very first episode, we are talking about one of our favourite topics - how chiropractic impacts the brain. We catch up with Dr. Adrian Wenban and talk about the latest research underway, chat with Dr. Sam Coupe from ABCA and chat about the ABC technique, and much more. Make sure you subscribe, share and jump across to www.spinalresearch.com.au to find out more ways to support chiropractic research. Thanks for tuning in to episode number one!

Coming very soon!

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 12:58:16 +1100

Welcome to the Research for Practice Podcast by the Australian Spinal Research Foundation. We proudly fund & facilitate chiropractic research. This podcast will bring you interviews with chiropractic movers, shakers & researchers as a part of our mission to educate chiropractors & communities. Tune in for research relevant to your practice, basic science, audio blogs, interviews with people behind the science & much more. Make sure you share and subscribe