Your Chiropractor’s Not Gonna Love This Episode 😬
I sat down with Trevor Zierke, DC, a disillusioned chiropractor who has a LOT of dirt to share on his field. We dig into the wild world of chiropractic care, from sketchy X-ray sales tactics and essential oil upsells to why some chiropractors think they can cure literally anything with a back crack.
We talk red flags (like telling you they can fix your PCOS), green flags (like knowing when to refer out), and why your posture probably isn’t the root of all evil. Trevor also breaks down why some people do feel better after seeing a chiropractor—and why that doesn’t always mean it’s the adjustment doing the work.
If you've ever been told your spine is to blame for your kid's ADHD, endo, reflux, or mood swings… buckle up.
This episode is for anyone who’s:
- Curious about the real science behind chiropractic care
- Been burned by overpromising, under-delivering clinics
- Wondering whether adjustments are helpful or just hyped
- A tired mom who's been told their baby needs spinal work (nope)
This one pulls back all the curtains—and probably saves you a (copay or ten).
TOPICS COVERED 👇
00:00 Introduction and Background of Chiropractic
04:11 Trevor's Journey into Chiropractic Education
06:58 Philosophy vs. Evidence-Based Practice in Chiropractic
10:07 The Variability in Chiropractic Education
12:00 Understanding Subluxation and Its Misconceptions
14:44 The Religious Undertones in Chiropractic Beliefs
17:51 Personal Anecdotes and Experiences with Chiropractic
20:48 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
23:27 The Limitations of Temperature Scanning in Chiropractic Care
26:23 Misleading X-Ray Practices in Chiropractic
29:31 The Illusion of Chiropractic Effectiveness
32:22 The Risks of Overselling Chiropractic Benefits
36:16 Pediatric Chiropractic Care: A Critical Examination
41:13 Understanding Correlation vs. Causation in Health Claims
50:28 Red Flags in Chiropractic Care
53:27 Understanding Chiropractic Treatment Models
56:35 The Role of Essential Oils in Chiropractic
01:00:51 Debunking Myths in Chiropractic
01:04:08 When to See a Chiropractor
01:08:47 The Shift to Virtual Chiropractic Care
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