How Chiropractic Adjusting Techniques Evolved: Insights from Dr. Peter Kevorkian

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Peter Kevorkian as he walks through how chiropractic technique develops over time and why analysis matters as much as force. He explains how his background shaped his early focus, what led him to study many systems, and how indicators guide decisions in real moments. He talks about nerves, biomechanics, and how different models look at the same spine. He also explores when not to adjust, how timing changes outcomes, and why connection between two people affects results.   In this episode: Dr. Kevorkian’s head start on chiropractic through engineering, measurements, angles, and biomechanical reasoning. What drew Dr. Kevorkian’s attention toward upper cervical work and indicator-based adjusting approaches. How exposure to non-biomechanical methods expanded his understanding beyond structural models. The influence of SOT and algorithm-driven indicators on clinical decision processes. How meeting Dr. Donny Epstein reframed technique as relationship and nervous system engagement. Why technique became viewed to Dr. Kevorkian as a best-guess application of force. The distinction between biomechanical change priorities and neurophysiological change priorities. How every chiropractic technique reflects a defined analytical window and force strategy. The shift within education toward force application over analytical development. What artistry in adjusting looks like beyond rigid protocol execution. How experience, repetition, and body awareness shape adjusting proficiency over time. The limits of technology and data in replacing human connection during care. Plans for campus partnerships, relocation, and expanded educational sites.   📖 Related Article https://drdonmacdonald.com/how-chiropractic-adjusting-techniques-evolved/   The WAVE Chiropractic Conference: https://wave.lifewest.edu    Join The Informed Chiropractor mentorship waitlist: https://www.theinformedchiropractor.com/the-informed-chiropractor    Free “Intro to the Polyvagal Lens” (for Chiropractors): https://www.theinformedchiropractor.com/introduction-to-chiropractic-through-a-polyvagal-lens