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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MAHA Meets Chiropractic: Historic Meeting in Washington, D.C.
MAHA Meets Chiropractic: Historic Meeting in Washington, D.C.

A historic meeting between chiropractic and Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) leadership took place on March 10th, 2026, in Washington, D.C., featuring representatives from chiropractic national organizations, professional associations and policy principals. The collective goal: advancing the role of chiropractic in improving the health of Americans. Meeting participants focused on long-standing issues that have affected the chiropractic profession for decades, including access to care, reimbursement parity, and ensuring DCs have an appropriate role in national health policy discussions.

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Diagnosis & Diagnostic Equip
When Radiculopathy Isn't Radiculopathy: A Clinical Series (Pt. 1)
hen Radiculopathy Isn’t Radiculopathy: A Clinical Series

Radicular-like pain of the upper and lower extremities is among the most common presentations in musculoskeletal and spine-related practice. Traditionally, these symptoms are interpreted through a disc-centric and dermatomal framework, often leading clinicians to attribute limb pain, paresthesia or perceived weakness to spinal nerve-root pathology. While this approach is appropriate in cases of true radiculopathy, it frequently falls short when symptoms fail to follow consistent dermatomal patterns or correlate poorly with imaging findings.

Ken Kaufman, DC
Chronic / Acute Conditions
Chronic Sciatica: Ending the Relapse Cycle
Chronic Sciatica: Ending the Relapse Cycle

A 46-year-old male presented to our clinic with a seven-year history of recurrent low back pain with sciatica. He reported stiffness and discomfort that worsened with prolonged sitting both at his desk job and during evening television time. The patient had seen multiple chiropractors over the years. In every case, spinal manipulation and other passive treatments would bring gradual symptom relief over 2-3 months. However, within another 3-6 months, the symptoms would return. Frustrated – and now considering a spinal injection and possibly surgery if that failed, he came to our office seeking a different approach.

Ronald Feise, DC