Australian Spinal Research Foundation

Australian Spinal Research Foundation Our vision is a clear understanding of vertebral subluxation.

The Australian Spinal Research Foundation (ASRF) is more than just a research foundation – it is a cooperative of like-minded people who have a common view of health and well-being, and are willing to stand up for it. In 1977, a group of Chiropractors with a love of chiropractic and a passion to see it survive and thrive came together and set into place what is known today as the ASRF. Our role is to remain at the cutting edge of understanding and communicating how chiropractic contributes to community health and well-being.

We've made getting prepared for the holiday season easy (well, easier!) 🎄 🎅 🎁 We’ve partnered with the fantastic team at...
12/11/2025

We've made getting prepared for the holiday season easy (well, easier!) 🎄 🎅 🎁

We’ve partnered with the fantastic team at Charity Greeting Cards, so that you can choose from a wide range of personalisable print cards or animated e-cards 📫 📧

Sending holiday cards is an easy way to connect with the people supporting your practice and a great opportunity to send some gratitude to your practice members, or family and friends.

Raise important funds for chiropractic research and connect with your practice members this holiday season 🎄 Order yours today!

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A fresh ASRF Newsletter is out and it features a quick chat with a member that has been supporting the ASRF since 1994!D...
06/11/2025

A fresh ASRF Newsletter is out and it features a quick chat with a member that has been supporting the ASRF since 1994!

Dr. David Cahill is a former ASRF board member and current ACA board member, and we got to ask why he became and remained a Member of the ASRF.

"I believe research is a necessary commodity for improving understanding and fulfilling our potential."

"As the ASRF has continued to pursue its vision and goals which are congruent with my practice, renewing my membership each year has always seemed like a good choice..."

Read the full interview in the September edition of the ASRF Newsletter, over on our website: https://spinalresearch.com.au/newsletter/

Inspired to become a Member? Join us and support vital chiropractic research!

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30/10/2025

I just got the chills reading that 🫣🎃

When we think of human performance, most of us picture physical training – weights in the gym, endless laps in the pool,...
24/10/2025

When we think of human performance, most of us picture physical training – weights in the gym, endless laps in the pool, or strict diets.

While those things are undeniably important, there’s something deeper that shapes every ounce of strength, speed, and endurance: the nervous system.

A recent case report in the Asia-Pacific Chiropractic Journal followed a competitive swimmer whose performance improved under chiropractic care.

While he initially sought help for discomfort and posture, his results hinted at something bigger: the idea that chiropractic adjustments may help fine-tune the brain–body connection in ways that support performance.

Read the full article over on our blog 💻 https://spinalresearch.com.au/resources/spinal-research-blog/

Fresh ASRF case reports have been published in the Asia Pacific Chiropractic Journal and we are so excited to continue s...
17/10/2025

Fresh ASRF case reports have been published in the Asia Pacific Chiropractic Journal and we are so excited to continue sharing the ASRF Case Report Project with our Tribe 🎉

Have a read of the new cases and support the authors who have worked with our team to continue to move chiropractic research forward 🌏 🙌

A big thank you to the Asia Pacific Chiropractic Journal for publishing our Case Report Project and for helping us from the very first year of the project 🤝

At The Remarkable Practice, we know running a chiropractic business is more than adjusting… it’s about building a practi...
14/10/2025

At The Remarkable Practice, we know running a chiropractic business is more than adjusting… it’s about building a practice that supports the life you want to live.

That’s why we provide chiropractors with proven systems, expert coaching, and a community of peers who understand the unique challenges of growing in the healthcare landscape.

Whether you’re launching your practice, building momentum, scaling to the next level, or preparing for exit, our framework gives you the structure and support to succeed in every season.

We help you increase your impact in the community, strengthen your income with sustainable business models, and create the freedom to step away when you choose… without your practice falling apart.

The goal is simple: a Remarkable Practice that fuels your Remarkable Life, not one that drains it.

With clarity, systems, and accountability, you can stop trading hours for stress and start building a business that serves you, your family, and your purpose.

Join The Remarkable Practice at the 2025 Attraction Immersion in Adelaide. This high-energy, hands-on event compresses months of growth into just two days—giving you the exact systems to attract more new patients, inspire team buy-in, and grow with confidence.

The Remarkable Practice is the ASRF Sponsor of the Month, and we're so happy to be sharing this exciting event with the ASRF Tribe 🤝

We want to see chiropractic practices and practitioners thrive. That is why we do what we do here at the ASRF, but we co...
14/10/2025

We want to see chiropractic practices and practitioners thrive. That is why we do what we do here at the ASRF, but we couldn't help you without the help of our Members 👏

Our Mission: To fund and facilitate research, and educate chiropractors, communities and peak bodies on the effectiveness of chiropractic care.

Every individual and business that supports our foundation allows us to move further with our mission, and ultimately forwards the important work we do for chiropractic globally 🌏

When you become a member of the ASRF, not only do you fund research, you also gain access to a members-only portal containing interviews, downloadable resources, researcher updates, and much more.

Become a Member of the ASRF today and join a tribe of people working together to move the needle in chiropractic research.

Migraine is so much more than just a headache - the impacts on quality of life and daily function during an episode are ...
11/10/2025

Migraine is so much more than just a headache - the impacts on quality of life and daily function during an episode are immense.

Despite migraine being estimated to affect 15% of the population, there are only limited therapeutic options available and insufficient research.

So, can chiropractic care help those managing migraine?

A new systematic review, published in the Asia Pacific Chiropractic Journal, provides a critical examination of the management of diagnosed migraine patients through manual therapy modalities. In it, they centre chiropractic and chiropractic adjustments.

The first takeaway was that spinal manipulations (Chiropractic, and the Gonstead technique) and soft tissue work may reduce the intensity, frequency and duration of migraine attacks.

The second takeaway from this study was that chiropractic and soft tissue work may reduce analgesic medication usage.

Read the full breakdown of this study on our blog 💻

Time machines don't exist (as far as the ASRF knows..), but we have the next best thing. In our recent newsletter we got...
09/10/2025

Time machines don't exist (as far as the ASRF knows..), but we have the next best thing. In our recent newsletter we got to ask Dr. Kelly Costa what she wished she knew when starting out in chiropractic.

"When I first started out, I had more self-doubt than I care to admit."

It can be hard to imagine all of the amazing chiropractors that are a part of the ASRF Tribe were once students and fresh graduates, but everyone has a start to their story. The What I Wish I Knew articles in our ASRF Newsletters are a great opportunity to gain a little wisdom from Chiros that are ahead of you, or have journey different to yours.

"It wasn't until I surrounded myself with amazing mentors and a great coach, that I started to gain the confidence and structure I needed to thrive."

Read the full article in the September edition of the ASRF Newsletter:
https://spinalresearch.com.au/newsletter/

03/10/2025

Ready to grow your practice without losing quality or control? Join The Remarkable Practice at the 2025 Attraction Immersion in Adelaide.

This high-energy, hands-on event compresses months of growth into just two days—giving you the exact systems to attract more new patients, inspire team buy-in, and grow with confidence.

Whether you’re launching your practice or scaling toward a 7-figure foundation, TRP equips you with tools, coaching, and community that deliver results.

Don’t miss the chance to experience the Immersion that chiropractors across the globe trust to transform their practice and their life.

The Remarkable Practice is the ASRF Sponsor of the Month, and we're so happy to be sharing this exciting event with the ASRF Tribe 🎉 👏

Find all of the details here: https://bit.ly/ASRF-Sponsor-TRP

This is what the research has to say about chiropractic care and retained primitive reflexes:Primitive reflexes are impo...
02/10/2025

This is what the research has to say about chiropractic care and retained primitive reflexes:

Primitive reflexes are important automatic motor movements that are present during early development. These reflexes help us survive and allow us to engage with the environment around us. As we go through developmental stages, these reflexes start integrating as they are no longer required. In some cases, a reflex can fail to integrate and remain into adolescence or adulthood.

While retained primitive reflexes don’t tend to cause significant issues themselves, they can indicate an opportunity for further development of and greater coherence within the nervous system. Retained primitive reflexes have been documented to appear with neurobehavioural disorders and motor difficulties, but the presence of these reflexes alone do not always signify a greater underlying concern. [Melillo, 2022; Gieysztor, 2018]

A case of a 4-year-old with primitive reflexes highlighted developmental advancements following chiropractic care. The patient had dyspraxia and was experiencing significant developmental delays. Speech was a specific focus and following a 4 month course of chiropractic care, the patient’s vocabulary increased dramatically. After care, all primitive reflexes tested within normal limits. [Troy, 2015]

Other cases of improvements in developmental delays following chiropractic care also feature resolved ear inflammation, improved muscle tone, and integrated primitive reflexes. [Pryjma, 2024; Adams-Sajdak, 2023; Quezada, 2021]

Nocturnal enuresis, or bedwetting, also features in the research on this topic. A case report and a case series of 3 cases detail the improvements in children with nocturnal enuresis that also exhibit retained primitive reflexes. Following a course of chiropractic care, all patients had significant reductions in their bedwetting frequency, improvements which were accompanied by integration of almost all primitive reflexes to within normal limits. [Walker, 2023; Blonigen, 2022]

Two paediatric case reports note improved digestion alongside integrated primitive reflexes, following chiropractic care. Both cases featured patients that had previously been struggling to reach developmental milestones and highlighted an improvement in sleep during the course of care. [Watson, 2024; Pryjma, 2022]

You'll probably need a moment of peace during the next two weeks (school holidays are full on!) and we're here to remind...
19/09/2025

You'll probably need a moment of peace during the next two weeks (school holidays are full on!) and we're here to remind you that there are 20+ episodes of the ASRF Research for Practice podcast, ready for when you've got a second to focus on yourself 😅 🎧

Get the ASRF Research for Practice podcast wherever you usually get your podcasts 🎙️

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The Australian Spinal Research Foundation (now known as Spinal Research) is more than just a research foundation – it is a cooperative of like-minded people who have a common view of health and well-being, and are willing to stand up for it. Almost 40 years ago, a group of Chiropractors with a love of chiropractic and a passion to see it survive and thrive came together and set into place what is known today as Spinal Research. Our role is to remain at the cutting edge of understanding and communicating how chiropractic contributes to community health and well-being.