511- How Patient Expectations Shape Chiropractic Pain Relief

In this episode, we highlight brand new research exploring the powerful impact of chiropractic adjustments—not just on pain relief, but on how patient expectations shape outcomes. We’ll break down a fascinating randomized clinical trial that investigated the effects of real versus sham spinal manipulations on changes in cortisol levels and the role of both positive and negative patient expectations in achieving short-term pain relief for individuals with neck pain. Episode Notes: Relative contribution of real/sham spinal manipulation performance, changes in cortisol levels, and patient expectations and fear behaviors in modulating short-term pain relief in people with neck painLeander Tables- Save $1,000 on the Series 950 Table using the code EBC2025 — their most advanced flexion-distraction tablePatient 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!