Episode 4: Professional Sports Chiropractic, Mastery, & Clinical Excellence with Dr. Nick Athens

What Chiropractic Is — and Why It’s Still Misunderstood | Dr. Mark Romano

In this episode of The Better Health Podcast, We are joined by Dr. Mark Romano—a chiropractor with over 33 years of clinical experience, founder of Family Chiropractic, and creator of the NTSC Institute. Dr. Romano was recently on ‪@THEREALBRADLEA‬ [https://www.youtube.com/@THEREALBRADLEA] where a calm but impactful conversation sparked discussion around nerve function and chiropractic principles. In this episode, we build on that conversation—moving beyond symptom relief and into responsibility, neurological function, vertebral subluxation, and why chiropractic continues to be misunderstood in modern healthcare. We discuss how Dr. Romano attracts patients who care about long-term health and performance, why chiropractic doesn’t need permission to justify its role, and what the profession must protect if it wants to remain instrumental in the next generation. This is a grounded, principle-driven conversation for chiropractors, students, and anyone interested in how the body adapts, heals, and performs when interference is removed. Show Notes: 0:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOX0Qv4zdRU] – Introducing Dr. Mark Romano 2:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOX0Qv4zdRU&t=120s] – Dr. Romano’s 28+ Years in Chiropractic 4:30 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOX0Qv4zdRU&t=270s] – Why Chiropractic Is Still Misunderstood 7:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOX0Qv4zdRU&t=420s] – His Recent Appearance on Brad Lea’s Show 9:30 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOX0Qv4zdRU&t=570s] – Nerve Function, Pressure, and Real-World Examples 13:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOX0Qv4zdRU&t=780s] – Vertebral Subluxation Explained Simply 16:30 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOX0Qv4zdRU&t=990s] – Pain Relief vs. Neurological Function 19:30 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOX0Qv4zdRU&t=1170s] – Patient Responsibility and Long-Term Health 23:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOX0Qv4zdRU&t=1380s] – Attracting Patients Who Care About Health & Performance 26:30 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOX0Qv4zdRU&t=1590s] – Chiropractic Beyond Symptom Relief 30:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOX0Qv4zdRU&t=1800s] – Where the Profession Lost Its Clarity 33:30 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOX0Qv4zdRU&t=2010s] – Advice for Chiropractic Students and Young Doctors 36:30 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOX0Qv4zdRU&t=2190s] – What Chiropractic Must Protect Moving Forward 38:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOX0Qv4zdRU&t=2280s] – Final Thoughts and Closing Reflections Thanks for tuning in to The Better Health Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your friends. Stay connected with us for more insights on health, performance, and personal growth. Follow The Better Health Podcast: Instagram: @betterhealthpod Facebook: @betterhealthpod YouTube: @betterhealthpod TikTok: @betterhealthpod Follow Kenneth Dow: Instagram: @kennethjdow Facebook: @kdow1022 YouTube: @kennethjdow TikTok: @kennethjdow Listen to Past Episodes: Website: kennethdow.com/podcast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/BetterHealthPod [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHZRMExJYVB1RXZwMlM5WUNxVjJJSVRTNGpsQXxBQ3Jtc0tscGhnVGZEY0xJandsdDFvZ0NycHVxLWNTMGdRYmpvTWJZb1FLWHZnYWlHczZpcWhicnlnUHRmb1JlX1hheTFDTlpMUklPcXQ5QzFHc2R3Y3c1X1F6RzJqaFo4dnRVMHZSUXkzc2ZReWJ1VWo2RDk5aw&q=https%3A%2F%2Flinktr.ee%2FBetterHealthPod&v=DOX0Qv4zdRU] More on Dr. Mark Romano: Instagram: @markjromano YouTube: ‪@drmark5234‬ [https://www.youtube.com/@drmark5234] NTSC Institute: https://ntscinstitute.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbTdoUG5tYVlTYVVlQ0FENHJSdG83UEt5VWRiUXxBQ3Jtc0tsMWdRb0xfNExqaHF4bGt6UHBBNU45QXI1dTY2YkE5cDRpUFpjUXNlWnBLeVF5YWFVU21YQ3ZOaGFoakFLaDF0dEp3RjMyTUNyY3FhQlhZOE55U0VIaFdwQTJIZzVlMEV1ZWZDaFlkbXFPMV8zMlg1WQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fntscinstitute.com%2F&v=DOX0Qv4zdRU] Family Chiropractic: https://thefamilychiropractors.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUFTeXlmWHkyNnNJRFlhcVQyUTh3Z1hmdEgyZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuMGRsQTk3QXl3UTBmTktsYW96SkRhRDI4Rm5pb2lkYXFRamUtckd0VWVaWjU3Nk1lZHpwYTItanR4RUZ2VE1XekFyZUFId2VxTm1xeUJDWW1QV2xjZ2ZrT25ud1ZmVnRBaVdtS01nT2xxS2Y3TDdKQQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fthefamilychiropractors.com%2F&v=DOX0Qv4zdRU]

Episode 4: Professional Sports Chiropractic, Mastery, & Clinical Excellence with Dr. Nick Athens

Episode 4: Professional Sports Chiropractic, Mastery, & Clinical Excellence I Dr. Nick Athens In this conversation, Dr. Nick Athens discusses the importance of a doctor's physical fitness in providing effective patient care. He emphasizes the role of patient referrals in building his practice and shares his commitment to transforming patients' lives through chiropractic care. Dr. Athens aims to elevate his patients' health and wellness beyond their previous states, showcasing the profound impact of chiropractic treatment. Takeaways: * "Take your health to another level to take your patients health to another level" * Patient sentiment & referrals are crucial for building a practice. * Transforming lives is a key goal of chiropractic care. * Chiropractic can elevate health to new levels. * The best compliment is a referral from satisfied patients. * Patients often share their positive experiences with others. * Effective communication with patients fosters trust and loyalty. * Chiropractic offers solutions that patients may not have considered. * Building a practice through word-of-mouth is powerful. Thanks for tuning in to The Better Health Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your friends. Stay connected with us for more insights on health, wellness, and personal growth. Follow us on social media: * Instagram: @betterhealthpod * Facebook: @betterhealthpod * YouTube: @betterhealthpod * TikTok: @betterhealthpod Follow Kenneth Dow: * Instagram: @kennethjdow * YouTube: @kennethjdow * TikTok: @kennethjdow Learn more and listen to past episodes at: * Linktree: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/BetterHealthPod⁠ [https://linktr.ee/BetterHealthPod] For More On Dr. Nick Athens:Dr Nick Athens I Linked In [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-nick-athens-4a96b744/] 41 Years & 750,000 Adjustments Later – Dr. Nick Athens’ Impact on Sports & Beyond [https://www.palmer.edu/palmer-blog/41-years-750000-adjustments-later-dr-nick-athens-impact-on-sports-beyond/] NFL Chiropractor | The American Chiropractor | MARCH 2025 [https://theamericanchiropractor.com/article/2025/03/01/nfl-chiropractor]Dr. Athens Book I To Health With You [https://www.tohealthwithyou.net/]