Hosts Paul Andrews and Dr. Mark Davini close out a three-part series on chiropractic by focusing on philosophy — the "why" behind the profession. This episode explores the art, science, and vitalistic versus mechanistic approaches to care, debates the nature of subluxation, and examines how education, technique diversity, and insurance pressures shape practice.

Dr. Mark Davini joins Paul to share personal insights, historical quotes, and practical examples (including upper cervical vs full-spine approaches, supportive therapies, and analysis methods). They discuss the balance between letting the body heal itself and when to intervene, plus how schools and carriers influence philosophical direction.

Expect a lively, reflective conversation that clarifies key distinctions between symptom-based and philosophically based chiropractic, highlights takeaways for practitioners and patients, and encourages choosing and maintaining a guiding principle that balances philosophy, art, and science.

Hosts Paul Andrews and Dr. Mark Davini continue their three-part series on the art of chiropractic, exploring why so many approaches exist within the profession and how technique, intuition, and experience shape care.

Topics include palpation and observational skills, manual vs. instrument-based adjustments, the role of clinical reasoning and customization, evolving techniques over generations, and the importance of communication, bedside manner, business skills, and ongoing hands-on learning.

Key takeaways: understand your chosen techniques and why you use them, prioritize patient-centered care and connection, avoid shortcuts driven by convenience, and strive to become a master of your own chiropractic art.

In this episode of All Things Chiropractic, hosts Paul Andrews and Dr. Mark Davini explore the ‘science’ pillar of chiropractic, covering anatomy and physiology, biomechanics and neuroscience, and how these shape everyday practice.

Topics include the tiers of evidence and misconceptions about evidence-based practice, the prevalence of pain-focused research versus broader health effects, outcome assessment tools and the need for standardized protocols, and challenges around research funding and insurer reimbursement.

Key points: chiropractic’s proven role in pain relief and broader physiological effects, the importance of practice-based data and outcome measures, strategies to avoid being boxed into pain-management, and using chiropractic to reduce opioid reliance.