Christine Goertz, DC, PhD

Dr. Christine Goertz is a professor and vice chair in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Duke University School of Medicine, and adjunct professor at the University of Iowa College of Public Health. She leads interdisciplinary teams in designing and implementing clinical research studies to increase knowledge of the effectiveness of patient-centered, nonpharmacological treatments for spine-related disorders. She has received $45 million in federal funding as either principal investigator or co-principal investigator, and co-authored nearly 150 peer-reviewed papers.

Previous Articles

Physical Activity and LBP: Transient and Long-Term Risks
March 1, 2026 (Vol. 44, Issue 3)
Research: Know What You're Talking About
August 1, 2015 (Vol. 33, Issue 15)
Chiropractic Research and You: What Would You Like to Know?
February 1, 2015 (Vol. 33, Issue 03)
CMT & Stroke Risk: Myth vs. Fact
November 1, 2014 (Vol. 32, Issue 21)
4 Reasons You Should Care About Evidence-Based Clinical Practice
May 15, 2014 (Vol. 32, Issue 10)
An Introduction to Evidence-Based Clinical Practice - Again
March 15, 2014 (Vol. 32, Issue 06)
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While cervical disc pathology can unquestionably produce radiculopathy, many patients presenting with arm pain, paresthesia or perceived weakness do not exhibit the clinical behavior of true nerve-root compromise. In these cases, failure to differentiate the primary pain generator may lead to unnecessary spinal injections, nerve ablation procedures or surgical consultation despite limited likelihood of benefit.

Ken Kaufman, DC
X-ray / Imaging / MRI
A National Turning Point: N.J. Board Rejects Insurer Medical X-Ray Rules for DCs
A National Turning Point: N.J. Board Rejects Insurer Medical X-Ray Rules for DCs

The New Jersey Board of Chiropractic Examiners has made a precedential decision, concurring with the Association of New Jersey Chiropractors' (ANJC) position paper on chiropractic X-ray guidelines. In plain terms, the board ruled, consistent with the ANJC position, that insurance companies cannot use medical X-ray rules or recommendations, like those written by the American College of Radiology (ACR), to decide whether a chiropractor's X-ray was necessary.

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Jeff Randolph, Esq.
Your Practice / Business
The Relationship Behind the Referral
The Relationship Behind the Referral

For decades, chiropractors have been told the answer to more professional referrals is simple: educate medical doctors about chiropractic. There is some truth in that advice; but it is also incomplete. The modern challenge is not simply getting another healthcare professional to know that chiropractors exist. It is becoming the kind of clinician (and building the kind of professional relationship) that makes collaboration easy and sustainable.

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