The Chiropractic Podcast

S4 E17: Should Chiropractors Sell Supplements?

Dr. Todd Osborne (“Dr. Oz”) and Dr. Zach Wilson discuss the pros and cons of chiropractors selling nutritional supplements in their practices. Dr. Zach argues that nutrition is an essential component of healing, citing that historical diseases like scurvy and rickets were cured by addressing nutrient deficiencies. They agree that offering supplements is a responsibility, as patients will often seek cheaper, low-quality products elsewhere that may not be effective. Dr. Oz shares his personal experience with chronic Lyme disease, which was not resolved by chiropractic alone and required nutritional supplementation, leading him to integrate it into his practice. They highlight the value of objective testing (blood, gut, saliva) to determine patient needs and the importance of providing high-quality, professional-grade products. Ultimately, they conclude that combining chiropractic adjustments with proper nutrition is a winning combination for patient health and that patients now expect this guidance from their doctors. For more coaching and chiropractic resources, visit amcfamily.com [https://amcfamily.com] Send us your questions and comments! You can reach us at: mailbag@amcfamily.com

S4 E16: Importance of Faith

Dr. Bill Kriva and Dr. Rick Barrows discuss how to cope with life’s significant challenges, both personal and professional, by shifting one’s perspective to one of gratitude and praise. Dr. Kriva shares his personal story of feeling burned out and despondent while dealing with his parents’ dementia, his daughter’s severe anxiety, and a demanding chiropractic practice. He credits a conversation with Dr. Barrows and a book called Power and Praise by Merlin Carruthers for changing his life. Dr. Barrows’ advice was to praise God not just for the good things, but also for the things perceived as bad, trusting that they are part of a greater plan. Dr. Kriva recounts how he followed this advice, and a prayer of thanksgiving for his daughter’s struggles marked a turning point, leading to her recovery. Dr. Barrows shares his own story of dealing with Parkinson’s disease, a condition his father also had, and emphasizes that only through praising God for his challenges has he been able to cope and continue to find purpose. They conclude by encouraging listeners to adopt this tool of praise and gratitude to find peace, healing, and hope amidst life’s inevitable difficulties. For more coaching and chiropractic resources, visit amcfamily.com [https://amcfamily.com] Send us your questions and comments! You can reach us at: mailbag@amcfamily.com

S4 E15: Massage Therapy

Christie Owen Irwin sits down with Melissa Asher, a massage therapist who operates her own business within a chiropractic practice. Melissa, who started as a chiropractic assistant, explains that she became a massage therapist to work in tandem with chiropractic care, helping to relax fascia and muscles and aid the movement of subluxations that aren’t progressing as quickly as desired. She details her business model, which involves paying rent to the chiropractic office, and how her business, which now includes two other therapists, has grown through word-of-mouth and community outreach. The conversation covers key operational aspects such as having front desk staff handle all booking, using cluster booking, and maintaining a strict schedule to ensure a smooth flow of patients. Melissa shares her personal limit of six massages a day to prevent burnout and the importance of setting similar boundaries for her staff. The episode concludes by highlighting how this symbiotic relationship creates a win-win situation, providing a new income stream for the practice, enhancing patient care, and educating massage clients on the benefits of chiropractic. For more coaching and chiropractic resources, visit amcfamily.com [https://amcfamily.com] Send us your questions and comments! You can reach us at: mailbag@amcfamily.com

S4 E14: Burnout

Dr. Zach Wilson and Dr. Justin Ford discuss the common issue of burnout in chiropractic practice. They define burnout as a feeling of falling out of love with your profession, patients, and even family, often stemming from a lack of gratitude. The core problem, they explain, is constantly pouring into others without refilling your own energy and passion. They break burnout down into two components: physical and mental. Physical burnout is often caused by a chaotic office environment, an untrained staff, and the doctor wearing too many hats. To combat this, they recommend investing in your team and delegating tasks. The mental side of burnout stems from a lack of routine and failure to create boundaries between work and home life. They advocate for scheduled time off to recharge and leaving work burdens at the office door. They conclude that burnout is not a point of no return but a sign of a lack of “harmony,” which can be fixed with small, consistent corrections, much like a chiropractic adjustment. For more coaching and chiropractic resources, visit amcfamily.com [https://amcfamily.com] Send us your questions and comments! You can reach us at: mailbag@amcfamily.com

S4 E13: Chiropractic History

Dr. Bill Kriva and Dr. John Lay discuss the critical importance of understanding chiropractic history for both seasoned practitioners and new graduates. They delve into the challenging early days of the profession, highlighting how D.D. and B.J. Palmer navigated a healthcare landscape dominated by the American Medical Association (AMA), which actively sought to monopolize medical education and eliminate competing health professions. A key historical point is the AMA’s aggressive stance on licensing, initially resisted by B.J. Palmer, which led to chiropractors being prosecuted for practicing medicine without a license. The conversation powerfully pivots to the 1917 Spanish Flu epidemic, revealing government data that showed chiropractors were “tremendously more effective” in treating patients than medical doctors, with significantly lower death rates. This historical success directly influenced the widespread passing of chiropractic licensure laws in states across the country. They also touch upon lesser-known historical aspects like B.J. Palmer’s Clearview Sanitarium, a mental hospital that successfully treated mental health conditions chiropractically, a practice largely lost with the advent of psychiatric medications. The episode concludes with a strong call to action for chiropractors to learn, embrace, and share their rich history, emphasizing that knowing their roots empowers them to articulate the profound capabilities of chiropractic, foster conviction, and build thriving, impactful practices. They even share a fun historical tidbit about Ronald Reagan working for B.J. Palmer’s radio station. For more coaching and chiropractic resources, visit amcfamily.com [https://amcfamily.com] Send us your questions and comments! You can reach us at: mailbag@amcfamily.com